Q3 Moderator Dinner - 2025/2026
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | TBD – Chicago, IL
Please join us for our quarterly Moderator dinner.
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.
Attendees: Moderators, Moderator-Elect, & Forum Committee
RSVP by: 2/12/26

Q3 EOA Coach & Trainer Dinner
2026-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Join us for our quarterly EOA Dinner at EO House Chicago, held before our EOA Learning Day – People.
We’re keeping things in-house with a private chef and a relaxed vibe — the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and come together before the big day.
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for dinner and seating.
Looking forward to an evening of great food and even better company!

RSVP By: 2/16/26 please!
Attendees: EOA Committee, AG Coaches, Facilitator

Past Presidents Meeting
2026-02-25 08:30 - 11:15 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Let’s continue shaping the future of EO Chicago.
Join us for the next session in our 10-Year Goals conversation as we build on the foundation we set in our first meeting. We’ll dig deeper into key initiatives, address emerging challenges, and align on next steps to bring our long-term vision to life.
Your insights and energy are vital as we keep the momentum going and turn ideas into action.
Breakfast will be served.
RSVP By: 2/16/26.
Attendees: Current, Incoming & Past EO Chicago Presidents

People Learning Day
2026-02-25 08:30 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor,, Chicago, IL, 60647
EOA People Learning Day – Build a Stronger Team
Scaling a business isn’t just about strategy and numbers—it’s about people. Growth companies rise or fall based on one thing: getting the right people in the right seats. Is your team truly aligned, accountable, and driving results?
Step back from working in your business to work on your business. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on what really builds high-performing teams.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Hire smart and keep your best people
Align roles so the right people are in the right seats
Create a culture of accountability and trust
Lead with clarity and confidence through strong communication
Build and grow talent with effective compensation, development, and performance practices

Whether you’re hiring your first employees or leading a growing team, this workshop gives you the tools and insights to attract A-players, lead with confidence, and build a culture that fuels long-term growth.
Lead People. Grow Teams. Get Results.
🗓️ Tentative Agenda:

8:30 AM – Soft Start, Breakfast
9:00 AM – Hard Start
10:30 AM – Break
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Speaker Panel then quick break to reset
2:15 PM – Resume Content
2:30 PM – End of content – Review, Summary
4:00 PM – End day

Printable Materials to Bring:

People Learning Day Workbook
People Learning Day Worksheets

Pre Read:

Scaling Up by Verne Harnish People Chapter (pages 35-84)

RSVP By: 2/18/26
Attendees: EOA, EO & SAPs

SLPs at BATSU: Sushi, Sake & Shenanigans
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Kamehachi (2nd Floor), 1531 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, 60610
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind SLP night out as we take over BATSU! Chicago, the immersive Japanese game-show-style experience where comedians battle through outrageous challenges—complete with electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and other jaw-dropping punishments. BATSU! brings Japan’s “batsu game” (罰ゲーム) tradition to Chicago, blending high-energy competition with unforgettable comedy inside Kamehachi’s intimate lounge theater—home to Chicago’s original sushi bar since 1967.
BATSU! is highly interactive, and audience members may be invited to step into the action for surprise challenges and prizes—participation is optional but always unforgettable.
Our group will enjoy VIP seating, placing us right in the action with the best seats in the house. Each VIP guest receives a souvenir hachimaki headband, and wearing it may earn you surprise visits from the Sake Ninja throughout the show. You’ll also be greeted with a warm oshibori (Japanese hand towel) for a true cultural welcome.
Parking: Street parking
RSVP By: 2/16/26.
Attendees: SLPs

Escape the Ordinary: The EO 5% Experience
2026-03-11 18:15 - 21:15 | Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago, 47 W Polk Street, Suite Lower 5, Chicago, IL 60605, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
An Elite Escape Room Challenge for EO Teams Ready to Think Faster—Together
Step out of the ordinary and into the top 5%. This high-energy escape room experience is designed for elite teams ready to think sharper, move faster, and work smarter—together. With multiple immersive rooms, it’s ideal for EO forums, chapter socials, and next-level team building.
Teams will take on immersive escape room missions such as Rob the Bank, Escape the Bunker, Outsmart the Zodiac Killer, or Break Out of Prison. Each experience challenges strategy, communication, leadership, and trust under pressure—mirroring the real-world decisions EO members face daily.
This isn’t just fun (though it absolutely is). It’s a hands-on reminder of what separates top performers from the rest: clarity, collaboration, and decisive action. Perfect for groups seeking meaningful connection, healthy competition, and an experience that actually sparks insight.
Think fast. Lead well. Escape together.

Crack the code, then break bread — dinner follows if everyone makes it out.
Because the 5% don’t play small.

Location:
Fox in a Box Escape Room Chicago is located in the lower level of Dearborn Galleria. To find them, look for the Roots Pizza across from Dearborn Station. They are in the big red Dearborn Station building with a clock tower — go in under the clock tower and walk to the sign with their logo near the stairs and follow instructions.
Parking:
Metered street parking is available at a cost of $4/hour for up to 3 hours. All day “stack” parking is available behind the building (pricing varies by the demand/whim of the attendant). ParkWhiz.com has numerous nearby options showing a map with price for the duration you require. (Following the link to ParkWhiz should give a $5 discount for first time users.)

RSVP By: 3/3/26.
Attendees: EO Members & EOA (Accelerators)

Q4 Exec Board Summit
2026-03-18 09:30 - 14:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
As we move into Q4, we are excited to invite you to our Executive Board Strategy Summit—an essential opportunity to align, innovate, and elevate our collective impact.
What’s on the Agenda:

Q3 Review & Key Takeaways: Reflect on our wins and challenges from Q3, ensuring we carry forward the lessons that will sharpen our execution.
Strategic Alignment: Revisit and refine our priorities to confirm we’re aligned with our vision and positioned to hit our rocks with clarity and confidence.
Future Focus: Explore new opportunities, anticipate potential challenges, and set bold goals that will propel us into the next stage of growth.

This summit is designed to strengthen our momentum, deepen collaboration, and ensure every board member is empowered to drive meaningful results. Your presence and insights are vital as we chart the course for an impactful Q4 and beyond.

RSVP By: 3/11/26.
Attendees: EO Executive Board, #2s & Facilitator

Launchpad Forum - March 2026
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor,, Chicago, IL, 60647
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: 3/13/26.
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

GSEA North American Regional Competition
2026-03-23 09:00 - 13:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 N. Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: EO Members, EOA & SAPs

Learning Workshop w/Tanner Holmes - From Operator to Empire: Scaling Yourself Across Multiple Businesses
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
From Operator to Empire: Scaling Yourself Across Multiple Businesses
Most entrepreneurs build their first company through grit, hustle, and personal effort—only to eventually hit an invisible ceiling. This two-part EO Member-Led Workshop is designed for founders asking the next question: why and how do I expand beyond a single business?
Together, we’ll break down the real strategic reasons entrepreneurs choose to move past one company—wealth creation, risk diversification, leverage, personal freedom, and values alignment—then explore the practical paths founders actually take. From holding companies and franchising to partnerships and the shift from operator to investor, we’ll unpack what works, what doesn’t, and the common pitfalls that derail even the most capable serial entrepreneurs.
The objective is simple: help you identify the path that best aligns with you and your long-term strategy.
This session is led by Tanner Holmes, a Chicago-based multi-unit entrepreneur, investor, and EO board member. Tanner has owned and scaled multiple brands across health, wellness, and beauty; exited three businesses; and currently operates and invests in a growing portfolio of multi-location franchised companies. He’s lived the transition from hands-on operator to portfolio builder—and made plenty of expensive mistakes along the way.
Expect real numbers, real stories, and clear frameworks. If you’re feeling the pull toward “what’s next,” this workshop will help you think bigger, move smarter, and build with intention.
RSVP By: 3/31/26
Attendees: EO Members, EOA (Accelerators) & SAPs

EO GLC - Dublin
2026-04-15 09:30 - 2026-04-17 22:00 | The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD), Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin, Ireland, 1 D01 T1W6
Registration
Registration will open to incoming Chapter Officers and Tier 1, 2 & 3 Member Leaders (and their SLPs) on Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 7:00 am EST (Eastern Savings Time).
Registration will open to General Members on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 9:00 am EST (Eastern Savings Time).
Registration will close 3rd April 2026.

EO Membership Interview Day
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd. Fl, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
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 centered on our core values, culture fit, and your entrepreneurial journey. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you—and for you to experience what makes EO such a powerful and supportive community.
We’re excited to connect and explore the possibility of welcoming you into the chapter.
Following the interviews, we’d love for you to stay and join us for happy hour.
Attendees: EO Members, EOA Members, & Prospective Members

Launchpad Forum - April 2026
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
A Space for New Members Not in a Formal Forum to go 5%.

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: 4/16/26
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

Member Roundtable: Intentional Families: Living By Design, Not Default w/Alex & Kristy Zatvor
2026-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: EOA, EO, SAP, SLPs & Prospects

The Great EO Chicago Family Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-25 12:45 - 15:00
Get ready for a fast-paced, clue-solving adventure through downtown Chicago! In The Great EO Chicago Family Scavenger Hunt, adults and kids team up to crack clues, complete missions, snap photos, and explore iconic spots in our fabulous city.
Teams race to earn points, collect items, and work together—because the highest-scoring team wins. It’s fun, active, and perfect for families, friends, and anyone who’s up for an unforgettable Chicago challenge.
Your mission starts now… if you choose to accept it.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your place early.
Starting location to be revealed just prior to the event.

Attendees: EO Chicago Members, SLPs & their Children
RSVP By: 4/7/26

Rediscover WOW - EO Chicago Takes on Texas - Meow Wolf 2026
2026-04-29 12:00 - 2026-04-30 09:00 | Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway #Suite 253, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Rediscover WOW | April 29–30 | Grapevine, TX
What can 24 hours of WOW do for your business?
Join EO Chicago in Dallas for 24 hours of high-impact learning and connection with EO Dallas and fellow Texas chapters. By day, experience authentic Texas networking and collaboration; by night, a private takeover of Meow Wolf Grapevine will challenge how you think about creativity, leadership, and growth.
This is our Clear the Calendar Inspirational Learning Event of the Year — designed to spark bold ideas, deepen connections, and deliver business-changing WOW in just one day.

Highlights:
✈️ Fly out April 29 – Return April 30.
🎨 Private Meow Wolf experience + dinner
🤝 Daytime Kickoff with EO Dallas
💰 $400 travel stipend reimbursed after the event for those who attend (**Agenda and recommended flights + hotel provided upon registration)

Open to EO Members only.
Register Soon – Limited Spots – First Come First Serve
Pack your bag, clear your schedule, come play with us and Rediscover WOW.

Q4 EOA Coach & Trainer Dinner
2026-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
Join us for our quarterly EOA Dinner at EO House Chicago, held before our EOA Learning Day – Execution.
We’re keeping things in-house with a private chef and a relaxed vibe — the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and come together before the big day.
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for dinner and seating.
Looking forward to an evening of great food and even better company!

RSVP By: 4/29/26
Attendees: EOA Committee, AG Coaches, Facilitator

Q4 New Member Dinner
2026-05-06 18:30 - 21:00 | TBD – Chicago, IL
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: 4/29/26.
Attendees: New Members, Executive Board, Membership Committee, SLP

Execution Learning Day
2026-05-07 08:30 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
Build a stronger team: Learn how to align, lead, and grow your people.
Develop a Strategic Advantage Over Your Competitors
One common challenge that quietly sneaks up on successful scaling companies is the subtle transition from excellent, precise execution to passivity, complacency, and eventually poor execution disciplines. Tightening up your execution habits can dramatically improve your gross margins and profitability while reducing the time it takes to get work done.

🗓️ Tentative Agenda:

8:30 AM – Soft Start, Breakfast
9:00 AM – Hard Start: Morning Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Afternoon Session
5:00 PM – Conclusion

Printable Materials to Bring: coming soon

RSVP By: 4/30/26.
Attendees: EOA, EO & SAPs

Q4 Forum Training
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
In-Person Forum Training with Patty Campagna

This will be a full day, in-person forum training for all new Members and SLPs.
Forums are at the heart of EO. These safe, confidential groups foster EO members’ peer-to-peer discussion and reflection in a supportive, noncompetitive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. An SLP Forum works the same way, but allows members’ SLPs to meet regularly with others who may share a similar mindset and who may be going through—or have gone through—similar experiences as the SLP of a leading entrepreneur.
In preparation for Forum Training, we would like to help set your expectations to ensure you get the maximum value.
You might be wondering how this training could possibly consume a full day. We understand that you are busy and getting away for a day is challenging! So please allow us to explain…
The training will provide you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to get the maximum benefit out of your Forum – for both your business and personal growth. You will learn the mechanics of how Forum works, best practices to help you get added value, and you will actually practice the tools the techniques with your new Forum. You will learn and share with your Forum mates, and start discussing what you want out of this Forum experience.
Please view this day as an investment in your own development, where you will gain tools that you can utilize in both your personal and professional life – not just in Forum!
Please plan to work without technology. There will be small breaks for you to check your phone.
Agenda:
8:00am ~ Soft Start and Light Breakfast available.
8:30am ~ Hard Start.
12:00pm ~ Lunch.
5:00pm ~ End
RSVP by: 5/1/26.
Attendees: New Members & SLPs (Members & their SLP must train separately.)

Q4 Moderator Dinner
2026-05-14 18:30 - 21:30
4th Quarterly Dinner

Please join us for our quarterly Moderator dinner.
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.
Attendees: Moderators, Moderator-Elect, & Forum Committee
RSVP by: 5/6/26

2026 Moderator Training
2026-05-19 08:30 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 N. Damen Avenue Ste. 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
The Moderator Training Program teaches Forum Moderators how to lead their Forum in terms of vision, mission and goal-setting and how to manage their Forum processes and members. They receive step-by-step instruction on critical Forum meeting functions, and have the opportunity to practice Forum facilitation skills and processes.
In a full day training, gain tools to enhance your skills to be a leader among leaders. Understand how to balance the three roles of a moderator as a leader, manager, and participant. Learn from others how to apply meeting best practices to take your Forum to the next level.
Take the next step in your Forum Journey!
You’ll learn:
*Moderator responsibilities, tools available to Moderators, and how the Moderator role collaborates with other peer collaborators.
*The benefits of being Moderator, both personally and professionally, and how to leverage this experience.
*Important logistics and best practices to successfully moderate.
*Management of group dynamics and tips for maximizing meetings

8:30am – Soft Start & Light Breakfast
9:00am – Hard Start.
12:00pm – Lunch.
4:00pm – End

Attendees: Members & SLPs.
RSVP by: 5/8/26

Launchpad Forum - May 2026
2026-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
A Space for New Members Not in a Formal Forum to go 5%.

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: 5/22/26.
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

EOY Board Social and Celebration
2026-06-09 11:30 - 14:30
Coming Soon! Attendees: Executive Board & Extended Board

Launchpad Forum - June 2026
2026-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
A Space for New Members Not in a Formal Forum to go 5%.

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: 6/18/26
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.
