Upcoming Events
Songs for a Cause
Join us for a fun evening of Giving, Karaoke, Food, and Fun! All proceeds will go to The Giving Group supporting Pets, Vets & Kids. Event hosted by Hopemark Health & Thousand Branches Wellness.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Downers Sand Club Sports Bar & Grill
1211 Butterfield Road #b Downers Grove, IL 60515
Connection Catalyst XI: Networking Event
Set in the vibrant and relaxed atmosphere of Swing Loose Indoor Golf in Hoffman Estates, Connection Catalyst VIII combines professional networking with the excitement of indoor golf on world-class simulators. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, you'll enjoy swinging, socializing, and sharing laughs in a fun, interactive setting.
🏌️♂️ Try out full-swing golf bays featuring top-tier courses
🎯 Compete in friendly contests or just take a few swings between conversations
🤝 Connect with professionals across industries while bonding over a shared experience
🍕 Lunch will be provided, so come hungry for both food and meaningful connections!
Whether you're looking to grow your business, form new partnerships, or simply expand your circle, this is the place to connect, collaborate, and elevate your impact.
Let’s turn casual conversations into powerful partnerships—and have a blast doing it!
Date and time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Swing Loose Indoor Golf
2000 Center Drive #Suite A206 Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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: Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Bell Works Chicagoland
2000 Center Drive Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Blues, Bourbon, & BBQ Fundraiser
Join us for a soul-filled evening of smoky BBQ, smooth bourbon, and sizzling blues!
It’s a night to savor the best of the South while supporting a great cause.
Proceeds support the Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club Foundation’s “Tools for the Trade” Scholarship Program and our “Community Outreach Initiatives”.
Date and time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193
ABC Pack Day at Feed My Starving Children
Join Always Be Connecting for a Pack Day at Feed My Starving Children – Schaumburg!
We’re coming together as a community to give back in a meaningful way. This special ABC Pack Day is all about rolling up our sleeves, building connections, and making a real impact—together.
Whether you're part of a business, organization, or simply looking to do some good, this is a great opportunity to serve alongside like-minded people and help feed children in need around the world.
Date and time: Friday, October 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Feed My Starving Children, 740 Wiley Farm Court, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Collaborate to Elevate: Connect with Intention
Collaborate to Elevate is Always Be Connecting’s keynote series featuring inspirational speakers who explore topics vital to business leaders and nonprofits. Rooted in our core values of collaboration, relationship building, and community engagement, this series offers practical insights to elevate both individual and organizational impact.
In the second installment, join Raghu Sundara, founder of Always Be Connecting, for an interactive and conversational session:
Connect with Intention: How to Give and Receive Effectively
This isn’t just a presentation. It’s a shared learning experience. Together, we’ll dive into the real-world dynamics of networking, where generosity, authenticity, and strategy meet to create meaningful, lasting relationships. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences, questions, and challenges to the group for discussion.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
BluSky Restoration
3200 Squibb Avenue Rolling Meadows, IL 60008