EO Chicago

EO/YPO Event w/DLA Piper: Global Outlook: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts in Business with Senator Richard Burr
2025-05-13 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | DLP Piper, 444 West Lake Street #900, Chicago, IL, 60606
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Senator Richard Burr, where he will delve into this evolving geopolitical landscape and its direct impact on businesses in Chicago.
Drawing on his extensive experience in government, including his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator Burr will share invaluable insights into key current issues such as tariffs, trade, global cyber-risk, capital markets, and market uncertainty. CEOs will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to identify and assess geopolitical risks, as well as actionable strategies for positioning their businesses in a rapidly shifting global environment. This session offers an exceptional opportunity to gain foresight on emerging trends and prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Richard Burr, Former Senator from North Carolina, is an American businessman and politician who served as a United States senator from North Carolina from 2005 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Burr was previously a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Burr is a graduate of Wake Forest University. Before seeking elected office, he was a sales manager for a lawn equipment company. In 1994, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 5th congressional district as part of the Republican Revolution.
Burr was first elected to the United States Senate in 2004. From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee. In 2016, he announced that he would not seek reelection in 2022.

M&A Mastery for Small Business Owners + Happy Hour
2025-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 N. Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
As a small business owner, you know that growth is essential for long-term success. But navigating the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can feel daunting without a dedicated corporate development team. That’s why we’re excited to share an exclusive opportunity to learn from an experienced M&A professional on the best practices to source, structure, and set expectations for your next acquisition.
This is a two part event where a private equity professional, Alex Schneider (private equity & Northwestern University lecturer), will speak in the first half on how to set expectations and paint a path to acquire inorganically. The second half of the event will involve a panel of EO members – Paul Pagel, Bobby Achettu, Karl Hughes – sharing their M&A experiences on what worked and what they would do differently. Both sessions aim to foster an open and intimate environment for uncovering common challenges and aspirations in the M&A journey.
In this learning event, you’ll discover:
• Proven strategies to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets that align with your business goals
• Insider tips on structuring the deal to maximize value and minimize risk
• Techniques for setting realistic expectations and managing the integration process for a smooth transition
• Real-world case studies of successful small business acquisitions and the lessons learned
Don’t miss your chance to take your business to new heights. Growing your small business through strategic acquisitions is within reach. Join us to learn from an M&A expert and an EO panel to unlock your full growth potential.
Happy hour to follow!
