Power In The Pause: Prioritizing Self-Care For Working Moms REGISTER In celebration of Women's History Month, Chicago Connects presents "Power in the Pause: Prioritizing Self-Care for Working Women." This engaging, virtual session will explore the importance of self-care beyond traditional wellness routines, focusing on boundary-setting, energy management and sustainable habits for busy professionals. Attendees will […]

Time-Saving Strategies: A Workshop For Women Entrepreneurs (Virtual) REGISTER Join us for an interactive virtual workshop where women business owners will come together to share their favorite time-saving techniques! This collaborative space will allow you to discover unique strategies, tools and tips that help streamline business operations, increase productivity, and free up time for what […]

Feed My Starving Children Outing (In-Person) REGISTER Join West/South Connects in March volunteering and packing meals at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg. If you do not already have an account with Feed My Starving Children, you will need to make one. Once your account is set up, click to join the West/South team. Search […]

Unity And Uniqueness: Closing The Gap Without Losing Who You Are (Virtual) REGISTER We know that inclusion and belonging are keys to business success, yet how do we help individuals be themselves when they are working so hard to fit in? We’ve learned to adjust how we present ourselves, code-switching and masking, so we align […]

Recognizing Burnout: Listening To Your Body & Leading With Resilience (Virtual) REGISTER As an entrepreneur, you pour everything into your business—but we all get to that point where we ask ourselves at what cost? Long hours, constant problem-solving, and the pressure to succeed can lead to burnout before you even realize it. In this talk, we’ll […]

Women Mean Business® Regional Entrepreneurial Conference & 42nd Annual Fundraiser 🔗 REGISTER 📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 🕒 Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CT 📍 Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook 🎟️ Tickets 🙌 Sponsorship

Putting Profit First In Your Business (Virtual) REGISTER Join North/West Connects in May where Angie Noll, Founder of Reconciled Solutions and President of NAWBO Chicago, will dive into the four principles of profit acceleration, as described in Mike Michalowicz’s book, "Profit First – Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine."

Chicago Connects Spring Mixer (In-Person) REGISTER Join Chicago Connects Co-Leaders Lisa Shaw and Qiana Turner for the Chicago Connects Spring Mixer—an evening of meaningful connections and vibrant energy. Enjoy great conversations, light refreshments and rooftop vibes! (We’ll be outside on the rooftop enjoying the cityscape and each other,  weather permitting!) Let’s mix, mingle and build […]