EO Chicago

ZOOM Call: Demystifying Forum for SLPs
2025-08-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Session
🎉 Exciting News! EO Global is hosting their quarterly interactive workshop exclusively for Spouses and Life Partners (SLPs) — and it’s going to be incredible!
If you’re an SLP who hasn’t yet experienced Forum training, this is the perfect chance to dive in, connect, and discover the transformative power of Forum in a warm, welcoming environment.
✨ Whether you’re curious, hesitant, or just eager to learn, this session will demystify Forum, highlight its real-life benefits, and spark meaningful conversations.
Join a two-hour interactive workshop facilitated by EO Forum Trainer Linda Jacobson, as she pulls back the curtain on Forum and shares how it can enrich your EO journey.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5u6jsacv

Moderator Dinner - Q1 2025/2026
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Siena Tavern, 51 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Let’s get supercharged, inspired, and ready to go for the upcoming year! Please join us for our first quarterly Moderator dinner., where we will celebrate and welcome the new class of moderators to their exciting year ahead.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and pass along forum best practices. If you can not attend, please send your Moderator-Elect in your place. We look forward to a valuable discussion and providing some useful tools you can take back to your forum.
Let’s kick off this year with energy, collaboration, and a spirit of excellence.

Cash Learning Day - Accelerate Cash Flow to Fuel Growth
2025-08-26 08:30 - 17:00 | IL
Examine cash acceleration strategies to manage the balance between growth and cash flow.

🚀 Fueling Growth Through Financial Mastery.
Do you have consistent sources of cash to fuel your growth?
In this high-impact session, you’ll dive into five essential financial levers that can make or break your ability to scale. Whether you’re tightening your cash cycle, shifting to recurring revenue, or exploring smarter compensation strategies, this workshop will give you practical tools to build a more profitable, fundable business.
You’ll explore fresh insights and revisit foundational concepts from Scaling Up, creating a clear, actionable roadmap to strengthen your financial engine. You’ll leave with a personal action plan—and peer accountability to keep you moving forward throughout the quarter.
🔑 Key Focus Areas:

Cash Acceleration Strategies
Power of One (Review)
Recurring Revenue
Fundability Improvement
Compensation Strategy

🗓️ Tentative Agenda:

8:30 AM – Check-In, Breakfast & Connection
9:00 AM – Hard Start: Morning Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Provided)
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Afternoon Session
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Panel Discussion
5:00 PM – Conclusion

Materials to Bring:
Please bring a laptop and a recent Balance Sheet and P&L

Q1 New Member Dinner
2025-08-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Elia, 1938 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622
Welcome New Members!

What’s great about EO is that we have resources to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Whether it’s direct peer-to-peer learning and networking, connections to experts or once-in-a-lifetime experiences, EO can help you reach your goals. This dinner is designed to discuss your EO Membership and how you can best utilize EO’s resources to help you grow. We will review various committees, the forum placement process, events, tools and offer insight into how EO is structured so you get the most out of the next 30, 60, 90 days and beyond.
This is also a night to introduce your spouse (or significant other) to the organization. We welcome all members that joined within the last two years.
We look forward to connecting with you!

RSVP by: 8/15/25
Attendees: New Members, Executive Board, Membership Committee, SLP

Edge of Darkness: Where Grit Meets Growth
2025-09-03 18:30 - 22:00 | Gillson Beach (Parking), 225 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL, 60091
You won’t know what you’re made of… until the darkness tests you.

What happens when you’re leading in the dark?
In business and in life, the real test comes when visibility fades, fatigue sets in, and the pressure is on. The Navy SEALs from Orbital Experiences are back to guide us through the next-level challenge: Edge of Darkness – Where Grit Meets Growth.
This electrifying outdoor crucible will push your mental and physical limits. Through functional workouts, stealth-based team challenges, and nighttime movement drills inspired by military special operations, you’ll sharpen your decision-making, strengthen your leadership under stress, and forge powerful connections with your fellow entrepreneurs.

Last time, they pushed us to our limits.
This time, they’re taking us even further.
Will you step into the night?

This is a rare opportunity to experience yourself in the moment—under pressure, fully present, and deeply aware. As entrepreneurs, we live in crisis mode, but we rarely get the chance to observe ourselves from the outside in.
This is that moment.
A uniquely curated experience, built for what we EOers signed up for in the first place. So get your damn money’s worth. Show up, lean in, and do what you came here to do.

📍 This event takes place outside, in the dark, on the beach.

🔥 Open to all levels.

RSVP By: 9/25/25
Attendees: EO Members, SAPs & Regional EO Members

Mission Ready: Lead, Respond, Save
2025-09-04 08:00 - 16:00 | IL
Are you ready?

When Seconds Matter, Will You Be Ready?
Back by demand, this elite EO Chicago experience is powered by the tactical pros at Orbital Experiences. Together, we’ll build the clarity, confidence, and composure required to lead in life-or-death moments.
The day begins with a high-impact team-building session to strengthen trust, communication, and cohesion.
From there, it’s go time:

High-Performance Mindset Training: Sharpen your clarity, stress response, and decision-making under pressure.
Mission-Critical Trauma Training: Master lifesaving interventions like tourniquet application, chest seals, and bleeding control.
Active Shooter Response: Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your team in the face of an active threat—then put it all to the test in realistic simulations with airsoft guns, simunition, and Hollywood-grade trauma dummies that breathe, bleed, and scream.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a hands-on, high-stress simulation where you’ll assess, decide, and act—fast.
By the end of the day, you won’t just know what to do. You’ll be Mission Ready.
This isn’t about you. It’s about who you are when someone else needs you most. It’s raw. It’s real.
Agenda for the Day

8:00 a.m. – Kickoff & Mental Performance Session
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Trauma Medicine + Active Shooter Response Training
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Scenario-Based Training with Navy SEALs

👉 Step up. Show up. Claim your spot.
RSVP by: 8/28/25.
Attendees: EO Members, EOA, SAP, SLP & Regional EO Members

Past Presidents Council - 10 Year Goal Setting & Dinner
2025-09-08 12:00 - 20:00 | IL
Past Presidents Council

You’re invited to kick off the conversation around EO Chicago’s 10-Year Goals.
This is our first opportunity to come together and align on a long-term vision for our chapter. We’ll explore big-picture goals, discuss key initiatives, identify challenges, and uncover opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
Let’s lay the foundation for where we’re headed—and how we’ll get there together.
A light lunch will be served. Dinner to follow after the session.
RSVP By: 9/1/25
Attendees: Current, Incoming & Past EO Chicago Presidents

Q2 - Exec Board Strategy Summit
2025-09-10 09:30 - 14:30 | IL
Strategy Vision Session – Shaping the Future Together!

As we step into Q2, we are thrilled to invite you to our Q2 Executive Board Strategy Summit—a critical milestone in our journey towards excellence and IMPACT!
What’s on the Agenda:

Strategic Reflection & Insights: Dive deep into our progress from Q1, share insights, and reflect on key learnings to ensure we are on track with our strategic objectives.
Vision Expansion: Collaborate to broaden our strategic vision, explore new opportunities, and refine our goals to stay ahead of our rocks and any challenges.

This session is designed to build on our momentum, harness our collective expertise, and drive impactful outcomes. Your engagement is crucial as we work together to navigate the path forward and achieve our ambitious goals.
See you there!
RSVP By: 9/3/25.
Attendees: EO Executive Board, #2s & Facilitator

SLP Event: Journey of the Senses
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Nuluum, 2714 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60647
Journey of the Senses:
Feel the heat, taste the sweet, and listen to the beat. A guided outdoor drum circle and ice cream tasting.
An immersive evening where sound, taste, and connection come alive. Together, we’ll experience a guided drum circle with live facilitation, share handcrafted ice cream, and connect under the open sky around the fire.
This gathering offers a rare chance to slow down, engage your senses in new ways, and connect with one another beyond the usual conversations. It’s designed to spark presence, creativity, and meaningful connection—elements that naturally deepen our community.

Dress code: Casual, comfortable, layers. The floor is gravel— Closed toes shoes, no heels strongly encouraged. This event will be outdoors please dress accordingly. In case of rain, the event will move to a sheltered space at the same location.
Parking: There is free street parking available on California and surrounding streets.
Entrance: Purple doors on California.
RSVP By: 9/4/25.
Attendees: SLPs

Virtual Forum Training for SLPs via ZOOM
2025-09-16 08:00 - 16:00 | IL
Global would like to invite SLPs who haven’t yet been forum trained, but are interested in joining one. The session will be facilitated by Linda Jacobson, SLP Forum Trainer and current SLP Lead for the US Central region.
🕘 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
📍 Location: Virtual – hosted via Zoom (link will be shared closer to the training date)
📋 Sign-up: Scan the QR code on the flyer or use this Link to register.
👥 Slots: Only 10 available – first come, first served!
Early sign-ups are recommended to secure a spot, as only 10 slots are available. If the session reaches capacity, Global will coordinate an alternative date or assign another trainer to lead a separate session.
Hope to see you there!
Attendees: SLPs

Member Roundtable: Nine Paths Forward: Using Enneagram Wisdom to Transform Obstacles
2025-09-16 14:00 - 17:00 | IL
Member Roundtable

Discover how understanding your core motivations transforms your relationship with challenges
In this exclusive EO event, join us to explore how the Enneagram – an ancient system of nine distinct personality patterns – reveals the hidden drivers behind our responses to business and personal challenges.
Our expert guide Michael Norton will illuminate how your type’s unique motivational structure shapes your leadership style, decision-making processes, and patterns of resistance. Through interactive exploration and real-world applications, you’ll gain:
• Insight into the specific obstacles that consistently appear in your professional journey
• A framework for recognizing when you’re operating from reactivity rather than intention
• Practical strategies for leveraging your type’s strengths while navigating its blindspots
• Enhanced understanding of team dynamics through the lens of motivation patterns
• Tools for transforming limiting patterns into catalysts for growth
Whether you’re navigating leadership transitions, seeking to optimize team performance, or simply curious about what drives your success patterns, this session offers actionable wisdom for turning obstacles into opportunities.
Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to deepen self-awareness, enhance leadership effectiveness, and create more sustainable paths to achievement through understanding what truly motivates them.
RSVP By: 9/9/25
Attendees: EOA, EO, SAPs & Prospects

The Role Map: Structure Your Company for a Successful Future w/Crews and Co
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | IL
Member Roundtable

Does your team struggle with knowing who does what…who reports to who…and who’s really in charge when it comes to making decisions? If so, this presentation is for you.
Join Eric Crews, Founder and CEO of Crews & co., to learn how to build a Role Map that becomes your company’s foundation – a living document containing all the key information about who you need to run your business today and how to set yourself up for success tomorrow.
You’ll learn:

Why a Role Map will replace your current org chart
How to clearly define each function in your company
How to build your team strategically
How to align your hiring plan to financial forecasts

RSVP By: 9/11/25.
Attendees: EO Members, EOA, Key Execs & prospects

West Loop Dinner @ La Serre
2025-09-18 18:15 - 21:00 | La Serre, 307 North Green Street, Chicago, IL, 60607
Step into the lush, greenhouse-inspired atmosphere of La Serre, where Provence meets Saint-Tropez in the heart of the city.
Join your fellow EO members for an evening of connection, conversation, and exceptional dining surrounded by greenery and warmth.
La Serre’s coastal French-Mediterranean menu highlights the vibrant flavors of Provence—fresh vegetables, delicate seafood, and all-natural Black Angus beef—elevated with smoky notes from their hardwood charcoal hearth. Paired with fine wines and crafted cocktails, every detail promises a stylish, relaxed, and memorable night together.
RSVP By: 9/15/25.
Attendees: EO Members

EO After Hours
2025-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | IL
EO Hang Out!

Welcome to EO After Hours — our monthly no-agenda hangout where we eat, laugh, and just be. Every 3rd Saturday of the month, we turn EO House into your go-to spot for casual bites, game night vibes, and spontaneous karaoke (no pressure, just fun). It’s all about good people, easy energy, and connecting without the business talk.
Show up hungry, bring a game if you’ve got one, and come as you are. Pajamas? Sure. Dance moves? Always welcome.
What’s going down:

Dinner, drinks & snacks
Board games, card games, and table hangs
Karaoke (zero judgment zone)
Zero structure. All vibes.

📅 When: Every 3rd Saturday of the month — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Where: EO House
👥 Who’s it for: EO Members, SLPs, EOA & SAPs
🎤 This month’s host: Shirley Kam
📝 RSVP by: 9/12/25
No prep needed—just show up and hang out.
See you after hours.

EO Gold Member Game Day: Bears vs. Cowboys in the DLA Piper Suite
2025-09-21 15:00 - 20:00 | Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
Bears Game & Connections: An Evening with DLA Piper and EO Chicago Gold Members

EO Gold Member Game Day: Bears vs. Cowboys in the DLA Piper Suite
Watch the Bears take on the Cowboys from one of the best seats in the house—DLA Piper’s private suite at Soldier Field. Great views, great food, and a great crew of EO Gold members who know how to make a Sunday count.
This is a casual, fun way to spend a Sunday with fellow EO’ers who share your pace and perspective—no agenda, just good company and game day energy.
Limited to EO Gold members ($10M+ revenue).
Bear Down.
Big thanks to Scott Kapp and Adam Spector from DLA Piper for making this night happen.
Hope to see you there!
Kickoff: 3:25 PM.
Directions & Parking: Click HERE
RSVP By: 9/12/25.
Attendees: EO Gold Members & DLA Piper

EO Chicago 2025/2026 Board Camp Out
2025-09-23 15:00 - 2025-09-25 11:00 | Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, 1879 North 2703rd Road, Ottawa, IL, 61350
We’re heading to the woods for some fun!
Join us for a two night overnight at Postcard Cabins near Starved Rock. This is all about letting loose, building connections, and celebrating the amazing leadership of our board. No strategy here—just pure fun, play, and a chance to show some gratitude for the awesome people who make EO Chicago what it is. Expect adventure, laughs, and plenty of time to kick back, bond and enjoy the outdoors.
Dates:
Tuesday, September 23 – 3:00pm – Check In to
Thursday, September 25 – 11:00am – Check Out
**Since we have a limited number of cabins for this event, we are asking you to commit to the whole retreat.

Activities:
On and Offsite/Rain or Shine – hiking, adventure, fireside meals, games and more.
Lodging:
We have 18 cabins and hope to give everyone their own space. Depending on how many people sign up, we may or may not have to have a couple people share. More to come.
Cancellation Policy:
Please ensure that once you sign up, you’re able to attend 100% (besides some unforseen emergency) since we have a limited number of cabins. If a cancellation is made within 3 weeks of the event (after September 2), there will be a $500 cancellation fee to cover the cost of the reserved cabin if we can not fill it.
We appreciate your understanding and commitment to making this a fun, impactful experience for everyone!

EO Breakfast @ Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
2025-09-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe @ Water Tower Place, 196 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
Start Your Day with EO and Breakfast @ Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Join fellow EO Chicago members for a casual morning of good food and great conversation. Whether you’re fueling up for the day or looking to connect with familiar faces (and new ones!), this is the perfect way to kick off your morning.
This one’s low-key, high-connection — just show up hungry and ready to connect.
RSVP BY: 9/19/25
Attendees: EO Members & SAPs

Pitch, Playoffs, and Passion: Fire vs. Toronto
2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:30 | Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
Chicago Fire FC v. Toronto FC

Join us for an unforgettable night of soccer, networking, and that EO Energy as the Chicago Fire take on Toronto FC at Soldier Field on Friday, October 4th at 7:30 PM.
We’ve reserved the Skyline Suite, so you’ll enjoy all the action in comfort and style—no need to worry about Chicago weather! With all food and beverages included, you can focus on cheering, connecting, and soaking in the electric atmosphere.
The Fire are in the thick of the playoff race this year, and Soldier Field will be buzzing with excitement. This is your chance to experience the intensity of a crucial match while mingling with fellow Chicago entrepreneurs and business leaders in a one-of-a-kind setting.
⚽ Game on. Drinks up. Connections made. Don’t miss this high-energy night with the Fire!
Enter via Gate 14.
Matchday Timeline

4:30 p.m. Parking Opens
6:00 p.m. Gates Open
7:30 p.m. Kickoff

Note: This is for adults only.
RSVP By: 9/26/25.
Attendees: EO Members & SLPs

Launchpad Forum - October 2025
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
Launchpad Forum is a space designed exclusively for new EO members and Forum moderators actively recruiting new members. This curated experience allows participants to explore the power of Forum, practice going 5%, and build meaningful connections—all within EO’s enhanced Forum Framework tailored to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
RSVP By: 10/1/25.
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

The Greggory Gather + Grow Dinner
2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 | IL
An Evening of Connection, Conversation, and Exceptional Dining
Join fellow EO Chicago members for an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and shared experiences at one of the Northwest Suburbs’ newest dining gems.
This is more than dinner—it’s a chance to lean into the power of the EO 5%, where authentic stories spark ideas, strengthen bonds, and inspire growth. Together, we’ll trade business as usual for meaningful dialogue, building relationships that fuel both our entrepreneurial journeys and our lives beyond the office.
Set in the refined yet inviting atmosphere of The Greggory in South Barrington, the night will feature exceptional food, great company, and the kind of connection you can’t put on a calendar.
Space is limited—reserve your seat and bring your 5%.
RSVP By: 10/3/25.
Attendees: EO Members & SAPs

Sunrise at Somerset: A Morning of Connection
2025-10-14 08:00 - 09:30 | IL
Rise, connect, and shine with EO Chicago ✨

Let’s kick off the day together with breakfast at Somerset in the Gold Coast. This is a chance to slow down before the workday, share some good food, and spark fresh ideas with fellow members.
Come ready to meet someone new, reconnect with old friends, and start your day with energy and inspiration.
Hope to see you there!
RSVP By: 10/6/25
Attendees: EO Members & SAPs

Member Roundtable: Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business w/Asif Rehmani
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:30 | IL
Discover how real businesses like yours are using AI right now to grow smarter, faster, and more efficient.

AI isn’t just for the Fortune 100 companies. For small to midsize businesses, AI is becoming the fastest path to competitive advantage – if implemented right.
In this session, we’ll go beyond the buzz and get into practical execution.
We’ll uncover:

Real-world AI use cases from small to midsize companies already seeing ROI
What to automate, augment, or rethink – without disrupting your teams
Framework for responsible AI adoption that protect data and privacy
How to build internal momentum and avoid the most common adoption pitfalls
What your peers are learning on their AI journey and what’s next

This session blends specific scenarios, live discussion, peer insight, and practical frameworks you can act on right away. Come ready to challenge assumptions, share, and walk away with new clarity on how AI can drive growth and efficiency in your business.
RSVP By: 10/9/25
Attendees: EO, EOA, SAP & Key Execs

EO Membership Interview Day
2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
A chance to further explore your interest in EO and get your questions answered.

Your Path to EO Chicago Membership.
This is your formal interview for potential acceptance into EO Chicago.
You’ll meet one-on-one with two existing EO Members for a conversational interview focused on core values, culture fit, and your entrepreneurial journey. This is a chance for us to get to know you—and for you to better understand what makes EO such a powerful community.
We’re excited to connect and explore the possibility of welcoming you into the chapter.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Attendees: EO, EOA & Prospects

EO After Hours
2025-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | IL
EO Hang Out!

Welcome to EO After Hours — our monthly no-agenda hangout where we eat, laugh, and just be. Every 3rd Saturday of the month, we turn EO House into your go-to spot for casual bites, game night vibes, and spontaneous karaoke (no pressure, just fun). It’s all about good people, easy energy, and connecting without the business talk.
Show up hungry, bring a game if you’ve got one, and come as you are. Pajamas? Sure. Dance moves? Always welcome.
What’s going down:

Dinner, drinks & snacks
Board games, card games, and table hangs
Karaoke (zero judgment zone)
Zero structure. All vibes.

📅 When: Every 3rd Saturday of the month — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Where: EO House
👥 Who’s it for: EO Members, SLPs, EOA & SAPs.
🎤 This month’s host: TBD.
📝 RSVP by: 10/12/25
No prep needed—just show up and hang out.
See you after hours.

Virtual Cash Day Deep Dive Session w/ Greg Crabtree
2025-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
If you missed Cash Learning Day or if you just want to dive a little deeper, this session is for you. Register directly on EO Accelerator Global’s website.
About the trainer: Greg Crabtree, speaker, author, entrepreneur and financial expert. Greg founded his own firm Crabtree, Rowe and Berger to focus on helping entrepreneurs build their economic engine. After being named to the INC 5000 list for 2019, Greg’s firm merged with Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA’s and Advisors, a top 20 U.S. Accounting firm to help broaden their impact on the entrepreneur community.
In 2011, Greg’s first book “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits” shares his core principles of how to turn your business into a wealth building engine. In 2014, Greg contributed a chapter to Verne Harnish’s book, “Scaling Up” on how to improve profits though labor efficiency. In 2020, Greg released his newest book, “Simple Numbers 2.0: Rules for Smart Scaling”. Greg is a frequent speaker to groups like EO, Scaling Up (Gazelles), Vistage, ACETECH and many Mastermind groups and has presented in over 15 countries.
Greg also chairs the EO@Wharton Executive Education program for the last 7 years and serves as an EO Accelerator trainer since inception of the Accelerator program.
Both books are available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible.
This session is open to all current Accelerator participants* world wide and will be held on zoom. Further details will be sent after registering.
*Participant status will be confirmed prior to the event.
**This event does not replace a full EOA cash day.

EO Xcentric 2025 - Heart of the Hustle - Kansas City
2025-10-21 14:00 - 2025-10-24 21:00 | Kansas City Marriott Downtown, W 12th St., Kansas City, MO, 64105
Join us for EO XCentric!
This EO experience will be the breath of fresh air you are seeking to reignite your passion and rise above challenges – surrounded by peers and immersed in the rejuvenating natural luxury of Kansas City.
We’re not only the heart of the country, but a hub of creative ingenuity that’s a foundation for entrepreneurs. Where passion overflows like a thousand fountains, and the rich aroma of success hangs around every street corner.
Explore all Kansas City has to offer whether you’re a sports lover, art enthusiast or big-time foodie.
From our championship sports teams, James Beard Award-Winning restaurants, to being the BBQ Capital of the World, Kansas City isn’t short of inspiration.
Anticipate enrichment at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
Set in the vibrant downtown district, the hotel offers both modern and historic elements of Kansas City, MO.
Secure your spot now at the very Heart of the Hustle!
Register HERE
Book your hotel room HERE

Private Dinner at Elawa Farms: Wisconsin Supper Club Theme
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Step into autumn with an intimate evening at Elawa Farms, where the warmth of a Wisconsin supper club meets the rustic charm of the Potting Shed. This exclusive EO dinner offers private seating—a cozy setting to share conversation, connection, and community.
At Elawa Farm, dining is more than a meal—it’s a mission. Each gathering brings people together to break bread while supporting local farmers and producers. With a focus on transparency and sustainability, every ingredient is thoughtfully sourced, prepared with care, and served with a story—from seed to plate.
In true EO spirit, this evening invites us to go deeper than the ordinary—to bring the extra 5% in our connections, our conversations, and the way we show up for each other.
RSVP By: 10/17/25
Attendees: EO Members

SLP Exclusive Event: Evening of Cultural Immersion: India
2025-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 | IL
✨You’re Invited to an Evening of Cultural Immersion: India✨
An Intimate Night of Dance, Flavor, Color & Connection
Get ready to be transported! We’re gathering for a vibrant, hands-on evening exploring the richness of Indian culture—through movement, food, fashion, and story.
🪷 Learn the beauty and rhythm of Indian dance
🍛 Savor authentic dishes that celebrate flavor and tradition
💫 See beautiful garments and explore cultural customs
🧡 Connect with others in a space of curiosity and joy

This special evening will take place in the home of an SLP member, creating a warm, welcoming setting where you’ll not just observe—but experience.

Come ready to move, taste, ask questions, and open your heart to something new.
It’s not just an event—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and connection.

Location: Glenview (We will provide the address to you before the event.)

RSVP By: 10/22/25.
Attendees: SLPs

Q2 New Member Dinner
2025-10-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Ada Street, 1664 North Ada Street, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Welcome New Members!

What’s great about EO is that we have resources to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Whether it’s direct peer-to-peer learning and networking, connections to experts or once-in-a-lifetime experiences, EO can help you reach your goals. This dinner is designed to discuss your EO Membership and how you can best utilize EO’s resources to help you grow. We will review various committees, the forum placement process, events, tools and offer insight into how EO is structured so you get the most out of the next 30, 60, 90 days and beyond.
This is also a night to introduce your spouse (or significant other) to the organization. We welcome all members that joined within the last two years.
We look forward to connecting with you!
RSVP by: 10/20/25
Attendees: New Members, Executive Board, Membership Committee, SLP

Learning Workshop: Financial Focus - Return on Equity and Other KPIs w/ Yan Pesotskiy, Mark Bealin and Nick Connelly
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:30 | IL
Return on Equity and Other KPIs with Yan Pesotskiy, Mark Bealin, and Nick Connelly
Join us for a high-impact, 90-minute workshop designed to demystify the financial metrics that drive business success. Our presenters will walk you through the essential financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) every entrepreneur should understand—whether you’re scaling, fundraising, or simply aiming to make smarter financial decisions.
You’ll learn how to:

Calculate key financial KPIs using your own company data

Interpret what those numbers reveal about your business health

Assess the risks and opportunities behind each metric

Use KPI insights to guide strategic decisions and growth planning

This isn’t just theory—it’s hands-on and practical. You’ll leave with the tools and frameworks to make your numbers work for you. Because understanding your financial KPIs isn’t optional—it’s foundational. This workshop will empower you to speak the language of investors, make data-driven decisions, and spot red flags before they become roadblocks.
Preparation:To get the most out of this session, please bring a recent copy of your Balance Sheet and Income Statement (digital or printed). You’ll be calculating and interpreting your own KPIs during the workshop, gaining personalized insights you can apply immediately to your business.
Looking forward to a great session!
RSVP By: 10/29/25
Attendees: EO, EOA, SAP & Key Execs
