Out Professionals - Chicago

10/14/2024

🎉 Exciting News, Chicago! 🎉

Get ready for our next Out Professionals Chicago Networking Event to be picture perfect and happening at the amazing etta on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! 🥂✨ This is your chance to connect, share ideas, and expand your professional network while enjoying great food, drinks, and fantastic company!

To ensure you are putting your best professional self forward, guests will have the opportunity to sit for professional headshots during the event! Margo Popio Photography will join us to capture your best self and images and packages will be available for purchase following the event with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Out Professionals Educational Foundation.

Whether you're looking to grow your career, make new friends, get professional headshots, or just have a good time, this event is for you!

📍 Etta Bucktown 📅 November 13th 🕕 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mark your calendars, bring your energy, and let’s make this an evening to remember. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

Chicago Therapy Collective is our community partner for this event. Please join us to learn more about the great work they are doing in Andersonville and throughout Chicago with CTC's Hire Trans Now program, enhancing hiring and workplace practices to be more trans inclusive.

Register www.outprofessionals.org/chicago

Tag a friend who needs to be at this event and RSVP today! 💼🌈

Charlie Conard

09/14/2024

🌟 A huge thank you to the Aloft Hotels Magnificent Mile for hosting an incredible event for Out Professionals Chicago! 🌟 Your support helped us create an evening filled with inspiration, networking, and meaningful discussions about Career, Community, and Connection within the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago.

The atmosphere was electric, the conversations were impactful, and the connections made will undoubtedly strengthen our community. We are so grateful for partners like Marriott Hotels and VML who are committed to fostering inclusivity and providing a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. Team effort from Liz Gilbert, Mark Schmieding, Dane Burns, Courtney Glasper, Brian Justice, Jonathan Hart, Benjamin Boutell, Omo Ogbomo-Williams, Tricia Walker, and Alice Harrington-Caravello

Thank you for helping us celebrate the power of community and for being a part of this journey toward a more connected and inclusive future! 🌈🏙️With gratitude for our Community Partners including Back 2 School America, Howard Brown Health, Center on Halsted, Nourishing Hope, Cara Collective among others.

09/09/2024

As we continue to spotlight our amazing Ambassadors for Out Professionals Chicago, Burns is a creative Chicago native with a background in sales and recruiting for small to large enterprise corporations. Being a part of Out Professionals ties into his passion for recruiting and his natural ability to connect with individuals seeking to network and find jobs. He believes it's extremely important to provide a safe space for people within the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and network, enhancing their careers and recognizing the power of leveraging their own community. In his professional career, he always advises clients and candidates that leveraging their network is key to finding a job. Dane helps us coordinate our efforts to highlight various volunteer partners, including Nourishing Hope, Cara Collective, and our September partner, Back 2 School America, with Matthew Kurtzman! Please reach out if you or your organization want to learn about partnership opportunities!

09/09/2024

Courtney Glasper is an incredible Ambassador for Out Professionals Chicago! He has invited and included so many amazing people at our events, he defines hospitality! Courtney is a proven leader in the field of revenue and profitability management. As a Senior Manager of Pricing at Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the dental industry, he directs initiatives to implement advanced pricing systems that enhance profitability through predictive analytics and price optimization. Additionally, he offers consultancy services, assisting small to mid-sized companies in establishing best practices in financial management. His continued commitment to excellence has made him a sought-after expert in his field and a real asset to our Out Professionals Chapter! Charlie Conard

09/05/2024

🌟 Time, Energy, Effort, and Enthusiasm 🌟 – This is exactly what Liz Gilbert has brought to Out Professionals Chicago. We are beyond grateful for Liz's incredible contributions and unwavering support of our organization!

As a national sales leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth in the travel and hospitality industry, Liz excels in strategic planning, business development, and customer relationship management. Her passion and expertise have truly made an impact. But beyond her professional accomplishments, Liz shines as an LGBTQ ally who values networking through Out Professionals to foster inclusive relationships, share knowledge, and support the LGBTQ community's success. Her dedication to creating a more inclusive and supportive space for all is deeply appreciated.

Thank you, Liz, for your remarkable commitment and the energy you bring to everything you do. We are so lucky to have you in our community! 💼🌈
Charlie Conard Keith Douglas

09/04/2024

🌟 A big thank you to VML MAP for their continued support of Out Professionals Chicago! 🌟 Your commitment to celebrating diversity in the workplace has helped make a real impact, and we are so grateful for your partnership.

We also want to give a special shoutout to our incredible Chapter Champion, Omo Ogbomo-Williams. Omo, your dedication to inclusion, equity, and belonging inspires us all. Your passion for creating spaces where people can truly bring their whole selves to work is deeply valued. Thank you for being such a strong advocate for human connection and relationships, both at work and in the community.

Let’s keep the momentum going! If anyone is looking to connect, collaborate, or chat over coffee—Omo is the person to reach out to! 💬☕️ Let’s keep growing this vibrant and inclusive community together. 💪🌈

Charlie Conard + Charlie Conard Keith Douglas Ben Boutell

09/03/2024

Out Professionals started the Chicago Chapter this year, and our membership has grown to over 500 active members since our first event in February! Thank you, 🌈Chicago! Way to turn out and show up!

As we all appreciate, it takes a village, and a huge thank you to Ben Boutell for his incredible support throughout the year for Out Professionals Chicago and for being our first Ambassador! 🎉 Your talent as our go-to photographer and graphic design guru has brought our events to life. We couldn’t do it without your creativity and dedication, and we look forward to many more amazing events together! 📸🎨

08/18/2024

Join us September 12th for our next Out Professionals Chicago networking event hosted by the Aloft Hotel Magnificent Mile! 🤝✨ Whether you're looking to expand your professional connections, exchange ideas, or simply meet like-minded individuals in a fun and welcoming environment, this event is for you!

📅 September 12th
⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Aloft Hotel Magnificent Mile 243 E Ontario St. xyz Lobby Bar

Connect with a diverse group of professionals from various industries, share your experiences, and discover new opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your network and build lasting relationships within the vibrant Chicago LGBTQ+ community.

Bring your business cards, your best elevator pitch, and get ready for an evening of meaningful connections! 🌈

Register today www.outprofessionals.org/chicago and let's make this September one to remember! Aloft Hotels Marriott Hotels

Make and build professional connections that can advance your career. Our welcoming mixers break down barriers and make networking easier.

07/22/2024

How ya feeling, Chicago?!

Bring your career and job search questions to our bi-monthly workshop for free, objective advice from expert, John Crant, of SelfRecruiter®

Tuesday, July 30th • 3:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Register for free below!

Bring your career and job search questions to our bi-monthly workshop for free, objective advice from expert, John Crant, of SelfRecruiter®.

06/17/2024

Out Professionals Chicago proudly welcomed our LGBTQ+ guests and allies to the W Chicago - City Center for our third professional networking event! PRIDE was evident with the industry professionals from greater Chicago in Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Creative Services, Entertainment, Technology, and Hospitality, as well as a broad collection of independent consultants. Out Pro is focused on Career, Community and Connection and Chicago is turning up, and turning out!

Thank you to our partners VML MAP and Marriott Hotels for your continued support! Nourishing Hope, Cara Collective, and Back to School America, thank you for all the amazing work you do in our communities, and we look forward to our continued collaboration. Ben Boutell thank you for the great photography! For Membership details or more information, visit www.outprofessionals.org/chicago

06/17/2024

Out Professionals Chicago proudly welcomed our LGBTQ+ guests and allies to the W Hotels City Center for our third professional networking event! PRIDE was evident with the industry professionals from greater Chicago in Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Creative Services, Entertainment, Technology, and Hospitality, as well as a broad collection of independent consultants. Out Pro is focused on Career, Community and Connection and Chicago is turning up, and turning out!

Thank you to our partners and Marriott International for your continued support! Hope, , and , thank you for all the amazing work you do in our communities, and we look forward to our continued collaboration. Thank you Ben Boutell for the great photograph!

For Membership details or more information, visit www.outprofessionals.org/chicago