Women in Business Power Hour Lunch
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Study, 1227 E 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, SECC will host the Women in Business Power Hour Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Study at the University of Chicago, located at 1227 E. 60th Street. The event will feature networking, a catered lunch, and a panel discussion focused on connecting women’s advancement to some of the city’s most important economic engines.
The program, “Connecting Women’s Advancement to Chicago’s Economic Engines,” will highlight practical ways women-led businesses and professionals can grow through public funding, innovation, entrepreneurship resources, and Chicago’s expanding visitor economy.
Networking and lunch will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the panel discussion at 11:30 a.m. Additional time to connect with speakers and attendees will begin at 12:30 p.m.
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Power Hour Lunch: Infrastructure, Data & the Future Economy
2026-09-16 11:00 - 13:00
SECC Invites You to the Southside Connection Symposium Power Hour Lunch:
Infrastructure, Data & the Future Economy
The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) cordially invites our local business community and interested neighbors to join us for our upcoming Southside Connection Symposium Power Hour Lunch on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
To guide this conversation, we are bringing together incredibly savvy thought leaders whose insights and unique perspectives will be immensely valuable to our audience.
Meet Our Speakers:
• Moderator: Dr. William W. Towns – Adjunct Professor, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
• Aleena Agrawal – Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, P33 Chicago
• Craig Huffman – Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners
We highly encourage you to bring a colleague to share in the insights and networking opportunities! To make this easier, we are offering a special discounted rate when you purchase two tickets together.
• Single Ticket: $25 per seat
• Bring-a-Colleague Special: $40 for two tickets ($20 per seat)
More info: https://secc-chicago.org/small-business-connection-series
