Develop a Strategic Advantage Over Your Competitors with EO Accelerator Execution Day. One common challenge that quietly sneaks up on successful growth companies is the subtle transition from excellent, precise execution to passivity, complacency, and eventually poor execution disciplines. Tightening up your execution habits can dramatically improve your gross margins and profitability while reducing the […]

Join your fellow EO'ers for an unforgettable evening at Parker's Restaurant in Downers Grove. Experience the warmth of our atmosphere, free of pretension and filled with ease, as we come together to foster meaningful connections and create lasting memories. Let's share an engaging evening of friendship and camaraderie over sumptuous dishes and heartfelt conversations. We […]

Zoom Session Unemployment is a controllable cost. Often, employers overlook the claims process, resulting in improper or fraudulent benefits being paid. More benefits paid out means a higher unemployment tax rate. When employers contest unemployment claims quickly and properly, they avoid unnecessary costs. In this 20-30 minute zoom session, Jorie Cummis, the CEO of NSN Employment Services, […]

Please join us for the quarterly Moderator dinner. If you can not attend, please send your Moderator-Elect in your place.

Ever wonder about your therapist’s backstory? Most mental health professionals keep a tight lid on that information, but now you can get an up-close look at one therapist’s harrowing journey out of meth addiction. Our guest speaker, Britt Frank, will take us on a no-holds-barred tour of her remarkable evolution from her self-proclaimed “hot mess of […]

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the EO Chicago Amazing Race, hosted exclusively for our members and guest members from other chapters in the Central Region. Embark on a thrilling race around the city of Chicago, where you'll unravel clues, tackle challenges, and explore iconic landmarks. This isn't just a race; it's an opportunity […]

Join the Women of EO as we come together for a night of pampering and celebration at the iconic Palmer House® Spa. This is a unique opportunity to forge meaningful connections, explore avenues for mutual support, and create lasting memories and friendships. Prepare to immerse yourself in an afternoon of pure bliss as we indulge […]

The Moderator Training Program teaches Forum Moderators how to lead their Forum in terms of vision, mission and goal-setting and how to manage their Forum processes and members. They receive step-by-step instruction on critical Forum meeting functions, and have the opportunity to practice Forum facilitation skills and processes. In a full day training, gain tools […]

You're invited to an exclusive EO Chicago Sanctuary Dinner at a clandestine location! Picture this: You arrive at a secret rendezvous point, where an air of anticipation fills the atmosphere. A discreet message reveals the coordinates to our hidden dining destination, shrouded in secrecy until the moment of revelation. Prepare for unexpected surprises, immersive entertainment, […]

We are thrilled to invite you to the third session of our DLA Piper "Scale to Sell" series, titled "Life After Selling Your Business." This session will delve into what life looks like after selling your business, offering insights into short-term and long-term considerations, wealth management strategies, the concept of a "family office," and other […]

Take me out to the ballgame!! It’s summer in Chicago, so let’s come together to celebrate and say thank you to our incredible Strategic Alliance Partners (SAPs)! Our SAPs provide invaluable support, information, and insight that can take your business to new heights. The afternoon kicks off with a Happy Hour in Wrigleyville, followed by […]

Time to unplug and connect with your fellow Chicago EO'ers and their families as we kick off the summer with a true "old school "summer camp in Wisconsin at Camp-Shin-Go-Beek. We promise more marshmallows than meltdowns, more campfire stories than screen time, and the only WiFi you'll need is 'Why isn't this fire starting faster?' Pack […]