Upcoming Events

Confidence for Connectors - Live Workshop
Powered by a collaboration between Always Be Connecting and Michelle Morkert Coaching, Confidence for Connectors is a group coaching program designed to enhance your networking skills, boost your self-confidence, and unlock new professional opportunities with a giving mindset.
Date and time: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Location: Venture X- Rolling Meadows
1701 Golf Rd, building 3, Suite 300, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Connection Catalyst V: Ignite Your Network
Join Us for Connection Catalyst!
Powered by Always Be Connecting, this dynamic networking event is designed to ignite meaningful relationships and spark transformative opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Connection Catalyst offers a space to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and expand your network.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired. Together, we’ll fuel the sparks that drive success!
Date and time: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Venture X Rolling Meadows
1701 Golf Rd building 3 suite 300, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Village Networking Lunch Connect
A midday lunch where you can connect and get to know other business folks in a family room atmosphere. Lunch will be provided.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Bell Works Chicagoland
2000 AT&T Center Drive Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Giving Group’s ABC's of Trivia
Are you competitive? Do you love trivia? Do you enjoy supporting your community?
Look no further than the Giving Group trivia series, powered by Always Be Connecting!
All money raised via ticket sales, lifeline auctions, and sabotage auctions will go into a pot. That pot will be split 50/50 between the winning team and Giving Group. Food and drink will also be available for purchase from our fantastic hosts at Bar Down Sports Grill.
Date and time: Thursday, May 22, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Bar Down Sports Grill, 2354 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Connection Catalyst VI: Collaborate for a Cause
Join us for Connection Catalyst VI: Collaborate for a Cause!!
Powered by Always Be Connecting, this dynamic networking event is designed to ignite meaningful relationships and spark transformative opportunities. We’re excited to announce that a portion of the ticket sales will benefit The Bridge Youth and Family Services,
an organization dedicated to being the primary referral source
for youth and adolescents, as well as their families,
seeking emotional and behavioral support.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Connection Catalyst provides a space to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and expand your network—all while supporting a great cause!
Date and time: Monday, June 9, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Cook, Cork & Fork
34 West Palatine Road Palatine, IL 60067

Village Networking Lunch Connect
A midday lunch where you can connect and get to know other business folks in a family room atmosphere. Lunch will be provided.
Date and time: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Bell Works Chicagoland
2000 AT&T Center Drive Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Giving Group’s 2nd Annual Golf Event
We invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Golf outing.
This event will combine all the things we love so much: golf, nature, JOY, and, most importantly, an easy way for you and your business to leave a LEGACY of giving that will impact those who need it most: our kids, pets, and veterans.
Date and time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Schaumburg Golf Club
401 Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194