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Chicago Chapter Events

We offer a variety of events for our members as well as special gatherings designed specifically for CEOs and Presidents of organizations. Our events explore the understanding and application of principles and practices of conscious business. Join us, engage with your peer community, and together we will learn, share, and grow.


Upcoming events

    • January 16, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • The Reveler - 3403 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
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    Meet & Greet

    Special Guest: Claudia Freed, CEO, EALgreen

    Join us on Thu, Jan 16, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Reveler (3403 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60618) for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Claudia Freed, CEO of EALgreen.

    Conscious Capitalism Chicago is more than an organization—it’s a local movement committed to elevating humanity through business with a higher purpose.

    Our Meet & Greet series offers a relaxed, inspiring space to connect with like-minded individuals who share the belief that trust, compassion, collaboration and value creation in business are vital to our future. It’s a chance to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and cultivate personal and professional growth.

    This series spotlights special guest speakers sharing their journey of applying the four pillars of Conscious Capitalism to their business.

    Come prepared to get curious, ask questions, and be inspired by insights on conscious leadership and purpose-driven impact. And yes—there will be plenty of opportunities to have fun and connect!

    JANUARY’S SPECIAL GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Claudia Freed

    Transformation Unleashed: How One Non-Profit Leveraged Digital Innovation to Rewrite Its Future

    At the edge of transformation, one non-profit discovered a powerful truth: the key to survival meant revolutionizing their entire approach to impact.

    Join us for an extraordinary discussion with EALgreen's CEO, Claudia Freed, who turned potential risk into unprecedented resilience by empowering every team member to be an agent of innovation.

    "We realized that to thrive, we needed to evolve," said Freed.

    By leveraging digital innovation and conscious capitalism principles they’ve transformed their 40-year nonprofit into a scalable mission-driven powerhouse.

    Prepare to be inspired as Freed shares her personal journey from EALgreen's first Scholarship Recipient to CEO and offering first-hand insights on:

    • Transforming a potential single point of failure into a strategic digital ecosystem
    • Pioneering a groundbreaking circular business model that turns surplus inventory into scholarships
    • Positioning the organization to double their business in five years
    • Designing intentional succession planning that ensures mission continuity

    This isn't just a story of survival – it's a mini-masterclass in organizational reinvention and lasting impact.

    Whether you're a business owner, c-suite executive, nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, or change-maker, you'll walk away with transformative insights that can reshape your approach to business and impact.

    Space is Limited. Register now to be a part of a movement that is revolutionizing business to elevate humanity.

    Learn more about Claudia Freed.

    When: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm

    Where: The Reveler - 3403 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

    Thank you to our Sustaining Partners!


    • February 05, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Gathering
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    Discovering and Amplifying
    Higher Purpose

    What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

    Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

    Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Higher Purpose is the first in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it. Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

    FREE to Chicago Chapter partners

    Guests:
    $40 for a Single Session
    $100.00 includes an Individual partnership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

    • February 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • TBD
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    SENIOR LEADERS AUTHOR SERIES

    Special Guest: Khalilah Lyons, founder, coach, storyteller, movement maker, speaker, mentor, and writer

    "The 'B-List' Breakthrough: A Conscious Leader's Guide to Prioritizing Purpose

    Join us for a powerful and transformative conversation with Khalilah Lyons as she shares insights from her new book 'The B-List: Prioritize Your Purpose Everyday.

    Khalilah will guide us through understanding the B-list - her simple framework that shifts us from striving for life on the A-list - a life that’s driven by achievements and doing life on the B-list, where we embrace the power of being

    Her framework teaches us how to navigate change and uncertainty as we create that shift. 

    B-list is all about:

    • Embracing life’s questions

    • Listening for unexpected answers

    • Being empowered by experiences, rather than achievements

    • Reimagining who we are as life inevitably and essentially changes

    This dynamic session will equip conscious leaders with practical tools to:

    • Deepen self-awareness

    • Shift from a limiting "to-do" mindset to an empowering "to-be" approach

    • Unlock new ways of leading with purpose, authenticity, and impact

    Khalilah's warm, engaging style will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to reimagine what's possible. 

    Register here to connect with this author and conscious leader in an intimate setting and take home your own signed copy of her book full of mindful practices to answer your everyday moments with confidence, conviction, calm, and clarity! 

    When: Friday, February 7, 2025

    7:30am: Check-in, Networking & Breakfast
    8:00am: Program

    Where: TBD

    Learn more about Khalila Lyons


    Thank you to our Sustaining Partners!


    • March 20, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD


    • April 25, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • TBD


    • April 30, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Gathering
    Register


    Discovering and Amplifying
    Stakeholder Orientation

    What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

    Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

    Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Stakeholder Orientation is the second in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

    In this session we will explore the tenet Stakeholder Orientation and the value derived when companies operate with their entire business ecosystems in mind, meaning they concentrate on optimizing equal value for all of their stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, investors, shareholders, funders, communities, and the environment.

    Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

    FREE to Chicago Chapter members

    Guests:
    $40 for a Single Session
    $100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

    • May 15, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD


    • July 17, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD


    • July 30, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Gathering
    Register

    Discovering and Amplifying

    Conscious Leadership

    What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

    Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

    Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Conscious Leadership is the third in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

    Engage in an interactive discussion as we explore the tenet Conscious Leadership, where leaders understand and embrace the Higher Purpose of business and focus on creating value for and harmonizing the interests of the business stakeholders.

    Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

    FREE to Chicago Chapter members

    Guests:
    $40 for a Single Session
    $100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

    • August 22, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • TBD


    • September 18, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD


    • September 19, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • TBD


    • October 29, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Gathering
    Register


    Discovering and Amplifying
    Conscious Culture

    What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

    Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

    Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Conscious Culture is the fourth and final part in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

    Engage in an interactive discussion as we explore the tenet Conscious Culture, where we discuss organization’s ethos, values, principles, practices, and purpose, and how to foster a sense of belonging, learning, and joy among its members.

    Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

    FREE to Chicago Chapter members

    Guests:
    $40 for a Single Session
    $100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

    • November 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • TBD


    • November 20, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD


Past events

November 15, 2024 Senior Leaders Breakfast with special guest Christine Sandman Stone
November 07, 2024 Meet & Greet Event with Eric Rieger
October 09, 2024 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Higher Purpose
September 20, 2024 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
September 05, 2024 Learn and Network Event September 5th
May 16, 2024 Beyond Zero Leadership Workshop
February 29, 2024 Beyond Zero Film Screening
December 05, 2023 Mingle & Jingle at Carnivale!
November 16, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Leadership
October 05, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Culture
September 22, 2023 September 22 Leadership Breakfast with Raj and Neha
September 21, 2023 Welcome Raj Sisodia and Neha Sangwan!
August 17, 2023 Jeffersonian Dinner
August 10, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Stakeholder Value
June 15, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Higher Purpose
June 07, 2023 Bridges to a Better Chicago at the Columbia Yacht Club
June 01, 2023 Meet & Greet on the Riverwalk!
April 13, 2023 Meet & Greet at Carnivale!
April 06, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism - An Introduction
March 10, 2023 Raising Conscious Kids: Leadership Breakfast
February 23, 2023 Meet & Greet at El Tapeo Restaurant
February 02, 2023 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Stakeholder Value
November 17, 2022 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Leadership
November 11, 2022 Connecting Business Transformation to Purpose
October 20, 2022 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Stakeholder Value
October 19, 2022 Meet & Greet at the Columbia Yacht Club
September 23, 2022 The Pursuit of Higher Ground: Leadership Breakfast
September 15, 2022 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Culture
September 13, 2022 Fusion 2.0 Conference
July 21, 2022 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Stakeholder Value
June 17, 2022 The ROI of Culture: Leadership Breakfast
May 24, 2022 Spring/Summer Book Discussion
March 25, 2022 A Conscious Approach to Talent
March 10, 2022 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism - An Introduction
February 08, 2022 Winter Book Discussion
January 20, 2022 Meet + Greet Networking Event
December 09, 2021 Meet & Greet Networking Event
November 19, 2021 Will the Future Like You? A Virtual CEO Breakfast
November 11, 2021 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Leadership
October 28, 2021 A Conscious Approach to Organizational Change
October 14, 2021 Meet & Greet Networking Event
October 12, 2021 Fall 2021 Book Club Series
September 24, 2021 CEO Breakfast: A Conscious Approach to M&A and Organizational Change
September 09, 2021 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Conscious Culture
July 15, 2021 Meet & Greet Networking Event
June 18, 2021 The Beauty of Conscious Fashion - CEO Breakfast
June 10, 2021 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Stakeholder Value
May 13, 2021 Virtual Meet & Greet Networking Event
May 07, 2021 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
April 12, 2021 Elevating Humanity Through Leadership - A Conversation with John Mackey
April 08, 2021 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism: Higher Purpose
March 25, 2021 The Future of Conscious Capitalism after COVID
March 19, 2021 CEO Breakfast: Economic Recovery & Health and Safety
March 11, 2021 Virtual Meet & Greet Networking Event
February 11, 2021 Essentials of Conscious Capitalism - An Introduction
January 14, 2021 Virtual Meet & Greet Networking Event
December 04, 2020 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
November 13, 2020 Finding Purpose in Office Space: Post Covid with Sarah Bader, Managing Partner of Gensler
October 15, 2020 "Fishing with Dynamite" Movie Event and Conversation
October 06, 2020 Virtual Meet & Greet Networking Event
September 24, 2020 Defining Value with David Gardner: Breaking the Rules and Getting Results
September 18, 2020 CEO Breakfast: Playing the Long Game - A Fireside Chat with David Gardner
August 20, 2020 Virtual Coffee Hour with Conscious Capitalism Chicago
August 06, 2020 Virtual Coffee Hour with Conscious Capitalism Chicago
July 23, 2020 Virtual Coffee Hour with Conscious Capitalism Chicago
June 25, 2020 Virtual Coffee Hour with Conscious Capitalism Chicago
June 12, 2020 CEO Breakfast: Conscious Leadership - Integrating Work and Home
April 16, 2020 Virtual Coffee Hour with Conscious Capitalism Chicago
March 30, 2020 One Day At A Time: Conscious Capitalism Virtual Conference
March 13, 2020 CEO Breakfast: Beyond Billable Hours: How Leaders in the Consulting Sector Elevate Profit and People
March 03, 2020 Meet & Greet at Loyola University's Schreiber Center
December 06, 2019 CEO Breakfast: Being the Source of Conscious Capitalism - Harvesting Our Collective Wisdom
December 05, 2019 Celebrating and Crafting Our Vision Together
November 22, 2019 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
November 12, 2019 Meet & Greet at Marshall's Landing
September 13, 2019 CEO Breakfast with Jeff Cherry, Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab
September 12, 2019 How to be a Conscious Leader on a Purpose Driven Journey - A Conversation with Chicago Entrepreneurs moderated by Jeff Cherry from Conscious Venture Lab
May 17, 2019 Becoming the Leader Your Purpose Requires: CEO Breakfast with Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank
May 16, 2019 Love and Impact - Purpose Driven Financial Services: An Evening with Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank
May 16, 2019 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
April 24, 2019 Conscious Capitalism: Lessons from the Journey
April 03, 2019 Meet & Greet at the Columbia Yacht Club
March 08, 2019 Q1 CEO Breakfast with Dev Patnaik, CEO of Jump
March 07, 2019 BBB Annual Dinner Meeting - Conscious Capitalism Chicago Table
January 16, 2019 A Celebration of Conscious Business in Chatham: An Evening with Studio Movie Grill
November 30, 2018 Q4 CEO Breakfast with David Emerald - 3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama - A Conversation with David Emerald
November 29, 2018 3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama - A Conversation with David Emerald
November 02, 2018 CC101: Building Conscious Business from the Inside Out
October 11, 2018 Chicago Meet + Greet at The Royal Group
September 07, 2018 Q3 CEO Breakfast; Creating a Culture of Belonging with Howard Ross
September 06, 2018 Howard Ross - Creating a Culture of Belonging
June 07, 2018 Leading Well from Within: A Conversation with Dr. Danny Friedland
March 08, 2018 Leading from Wholeness: Head & Heart A Conversation with Nilima Bhat
November 15, 2017 The Business of Art as a Force of Good
September 28, 2017 How Our Companies Can Heal Us, Our Communities & the World with Raj Sisodia
July 20, 2017 Conscious Business and the Future of Health Care
May 11, 2017 Bringing Ideas to Life: Conference Highlights
January 19, 2017 Aligning Your Purpose with Your Work iwth Tim Kelley
November 02, 2016 Two Lenses, One Important Discussion
October 25, 2016 Conscious Capitalism at Work: A Members Only Field Trip to Whole Foods
September 14, 2016 Experience Manufacturing with Heart at Tuthill
July 21, 2016 Transforming the Flavor of Chicago
May 17, 2016 Bringing Ideas to Life: Conference Highlights
May 10, 2016 Organizing for Impact with Steve Thorn
March 10, 2016 How Conscious Leadership Built One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Chicago
January 19, 2016 A Conversation for What's Possible
October 27, 2015 Purpose: Walk the Talk with Bob Knott
August 27, 2015 Purpose - Making It Stick! with Notre Dame Program Faculty Mel Dowdy
April 06, 2015 A Taste of Trust: An Intimate Conversation
February 18, 2015 The Power of Purpose: The Story of Tasty Catering



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