Upcoming Events
Trades Connect - Networking Event
Join us for Trades Connect, a dynamic networking event designed specifically for contractors! This event powered by Always Be Connecting, offers a unique opportunity to build valuable relationships within the industry. Connect with fellow contractors and explore the possibilities for collaboration that can arise from every interaction. Don’t miss the chance to expand your network and unlock new opportunities—every attendee represents a potential gateway to success. Come ready to network and grow!
THIS EVENT IS FOR TRADES PROFESSIONALS AND CONTRACTORS ONLY.
Date and time: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Buddyz Pizzeria
1138 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Connection Catalyst: Networking Event
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!
Drinks, Lite Bites, and Connections included.
Date and time: Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Global Brew Tap House
339 West Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195
The Networking Supercharger:
From Transactional Networking to Power Partnerships
Stop collecting contacts. Start building high-value partnerships.
Are you tired of the cold, transactional nature of traditional networking? Are you ready to move beyond the inefficiency of basic small talk and build relationships that actually grow your business?
Join Raghu Sundara, Founder of Always Be Connecting, for The Networking Supercharger—a group coaching workshop designed to transform how you connect.
Date and time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: HuddleUp powered by 25N Coworking
1600 West McConnor Parkway, Suite 300, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Ascentient Presents:
Bear Down with the Ultimate User Experience
Technology is evolving faster than ever. Organizations must balance innovation,security, operational efficiency, and business growth while managing increasingcyber threats and AI-driven change.
Ascentient’s half-day IT summit will provide practical insights, real-worldexperiences, and actionable strategies to help leaders better understand wheretheir organization stands and what steps they can take to improve.
Feature Keynote SpeakerFormer Chicago Bears Player – Roland Harper
Leadership Beyond the FieldHear lessons on leadership, accountability, resilience, teamwork, and building awinning culture, followed by a live audience Q&A.
Date and time: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: BluSky Restoration Contractors
3200 Squibb Avenue Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Village Networking Summer Social
Please join us at Dayhouse Coworking in Schaumburg for a great evening of networking while getting to know some of the best professionals in the Northwest Suburbs.
Appetizers, drinks and connections provided.
Date and time: Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Dayhouse Coworking
20 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
TSOR Presents: Leadership Blind Spots
Most business challenges are not strategy problems. They are leadership problems.
As organizations grow, leaders often encounter increasing levels of misalignment, communication breakdowns, accountability challenges, and team conflict. What makes these challenges difficult is that they are often driven by behavioral differences that leaders don't see.
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the behavioral dynamics that shape how people communicate, make decisions, handle risk, build relationships, and respond under pressure. Using practical leadership frameworks and real-world business scenarios, attendees will gain greater awareness of their own leadership tendencies and learn how to better influence, align, and lead diverse teams.
This workshop focuses on helping leaders understand the human side of execution so they can build stronger cultures, improve accountability, and create organizations that perform at a higher level.
Date and time:
Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
HuddleUp powered by 25N Coworking
1600 West McConnor Parkway, Suite 300, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Giving Group's Kickball 4 Kids Fundraiser
You asked. We listened. Kickball 4 Kids is officially back in 2026, and we’re bringing the energy, the teamwork, and the heart that made this event a community favorite.
Kickball 4 Kids is more than a day at the field—it’s a chance to turn play into purpose. Teams come together for friendly competition, laughter, and connection, all while supporting Giving Group’s Kids Initiative and the families who rely on it most.
Date and time: Sunday, September 13, 2026 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Olympic Park
1675 Old Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 601733
Giving Group's Bash 4 the Brave Fundraiser
Bash 4 the Brave is back—and we couldn’t be more proud to bring it home.
This family-friendly community event is a celebration of the veterans, active military members, and families who give so much of themselves every day. Bash 4 the Brave brings neighbors together for good food, live music, and entertainment for all ages in a space where appreciation, connection, and joy take center stage.
More than a celebration, Bash 4 the Brave is a way to turn gratitude into action. The majority of donations raised at this event will support Giving Group’s Veterans Initiative, including our new partnership with Salute, Inc. Together, we’re working to provide direct, meaningful support to local veterans and their families by helping subsidize essential living needs such as rent, utilities, gas, and other day-to-day necessities.
Date and time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Biergarten by BarleyHaus
500 Park Blvd Lake Level, Itasca, IL 60143