Professional Women's Club of Chicago upcoming events

Young Professionals SIG: Fore the Ladies Golf Clinic (08/30/2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join The Professional Women's Club of Chicago for an afternoon of learning the game and working on our golf skills in a fun and non-intimidating atmosphere!

NOTE: This event requires external registration. We appreciate you registering here so we can contact you with updates about the event, but your registration is not final until you purchase your ticket here. (Ticket price: $45)

PWCC is teaming up with Fore the Ladies, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, for an introduction-to-golf event! If you've never picked up a golf club or have recently picked up the game (within the last 2-3 years) - this event at The Glen Club is for you! Fore the Ladies, Inc., is a female-based community and non-profit organization on a mission to introduce more women to the game and bring them together to play, watch, and participate in everything golf has to offer. They hope to make golf more accessible and approachable, while removing the expected barriers such as cost, equipment, golf course access and intimidation.

Golf instructors will teach you the basics of the game and more so you're ready to take your next step in golf - whether that be lessons, the driving range or hitting the course. Ask all of your burning questions about the game, meet other golfers and have a fun afternoon with us at the golf club! Participants will rotate through 30-minute stations to learn fundamentals of putting, chipping and full swing shots.

Don’t have golf clubs? No problem, we’ll have sets on hand for you to try. For more info on Fore the Ladies and to see photos from our past events, check out our past events here.

Who is this event for?

Those who have never played golf or have minimal experience with the game
Those who have been playing for a few years but would like some tips and instruction
Those who love golf and want to hang with others/find a new playing partner and golf friends!
Those who want to give golf a try with an open mind in a social atmosphere
Please note, all sales are final, and the Fore the Ladies does not offer any money-back guarantees. We will use a waitlist in the event we can fill a spot.

September Luncheon: Becoming You with Suzy Welch (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

September Luncheon - Becoming You with Suzy Welch & Marilyn Dollar

Stop reacting to life and start co-creating it. Join NYT best-selling author Suzy Welch in conversation with moderator and Executive Coach Marilyn Dollar for an inspiring discussion of the Becoming You methodology and discover how living in alignment with your values can transform the way you lead, work, and live.

Suzy Welch is an award-winning NYU Stern School of Business professor, acclaimed researcher, and three-time New York Times best-selling author, most recently with “Becoming You: A Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career,” which is also a #1 bestseller on Amazon.

A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Business School, Dr. Welch is a frequent guest of the Today Show and an op-ed contributor to the Wall Street Journal. She serves on the boards of public and private companies, and is the Director of the NYU | Stern Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing.

Conversation moderated by PWCC's Marilyn Dollar.

Marilyn Dollar is a Chicago-based executive and life coach and the founder of The Woman's Coach.

A member of the First Cohort of Becoming You Coaches, trained under Professor Suzy Welch at NYU, she works with high-performing women navigating career transitions, leadership growth, and personal reinvention.

Marilyn is a Mentor and Board Member with the Professional Women's Club of Chicago and an active voice in the Chicago Innovation and Chicago Executives Club communities.

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, September 4, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35pm Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Salt Crusted Free Range Chicken with Corn Succotash, Broiled Scallion Relish, and Charbroil Brccolini (Dairy-free/Gluten-free, contains alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Sweet Corn Ravioli with Picked Corn, Mizuna & Corn Chowder Cream

Dessert: S'more Tart with Smoked Chocolate Sauce (nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

This menu does contain Dairy

Business Leaders SIG: Choose Your Yes. Part I: Personal Leadership (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Choose Your Yes: A Two-Part Panel Series

Designed for Women Leaders

You can do anything once you stop trying to do everything.

Successful leadership is not about doing more. It is about becoming more intentional about where your time, energy, and attention create the greatest impact.

Designed for female business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, Choose Your Yes is a two-part panel series focused on one of the most important skills in leadership: knowing what deserves your focus—and what does not.

Part I: Personal Leadership
Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Move from operator to leader.

Many accomplished women reach a point where doing everything themselves begins to limit their growth. This conversation will explore how to lead with greater intention by delegating effectively, releasing work that does not require your personal involvement, and shifting from working in the business to working on the business.

Panelists will discuss how to identify the work only you can do, trust others with the rest, and focus your personal effort where it delivers the greatest value.

Part II: Business Strategy
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Focus your business on what matters most.

Strong businesses are not built by trying to be everything to everyone. They grow by making clear strategic choices about where to compete, whom to serve, and what to prioritize.

This conversation will examine how leaders can identify the few strategic priorities that matter most, define a stronger niche, and say no to distractions that dilute their brand, resources, and results. By narrowing the focus of your company, products, and time, you create greater opportunities for differentiation, new leads, sustainable growth, and scale.

Together, these two panel conversations will help women leaders make more deliberate choices—personally and professionally. Because meaningful growth begins not only with choosing what to pursue, but also with having the confidence to decide what to leave behind.

Event Location:

Leopardo Construction

West Loop

1100 W Monroe Street - 3rd Floor Training Room

Parking: Paid street parking is available in the neighborhood, but can be limited. There is limited parking available in the lot and requires a sign on the dashboard from the onsite team (obtained at the event location, 3rd floor).

Rideshare, Carpooling, or mass transit (accessible by blue, pink or green lines) recommended

Tech Connect SIG: The Recognition Gap (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Recognition Gap

A recent LeanIn.org and SurveyMonkey Women at Work 2026 study found that men are significantly more likely than women to be recognized and encouraged for using AI at work, while women's competence can actually be questioned for the very same behavior.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion as we explore why this recognition gap exists, how it impacts women's careers, and what leaders and organizations can do to create more equitable workplaces.

A study found men are praised and encouraged to use AI, while women's competence is questioned for the same behavior. What do you think? Let's talk.

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Aon Center / JLL Real Estate
200 E. Randolph Street, 44th Floor
Chicago, IL

Registration closes September 9th.

October Luncheon: Own Your Health, Own Your Future: What Every Professional Woman Needs to Know at Every Stage of Life with Sameena Rahman (10/14/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

October Luncheon - Own Your Health, Own Your Future: What Every Professional Woman Needs to Know at Every Stage of Life with Sameena Rahman

From navigating fertility and family planning to managing stress, sleep, hormonal changes, intimacy, perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging, women’s health directly impacts energy, confidence, decision-making, and professional performance. Yet many women are told to “push through” symptoms that affect their quality of life and ability to thrive.

Sameena Rahman, MD will separate myth from fact and share the latest science on women's health across every decade of adulthood. She'll explore how culture, stigma, and medical bias have shaped women's healthcare and why becoming your own best advocate is essential for living and leading with confidence.

Following the program, Sameena will be selling and signing copies of her newly released book, Brown Girls' Disease? (October 6). In this groundbreaking guide, Sameena calls for change in a healthcare system that too often fails to meet women's needs by exploring the intersection of gender, culture, religion, and medicine.

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, October 9, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35pm Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Octoberfest Beer Braised Short Rib with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Wild Mushroom, Market Vegetables (dairy-free, gluten-free, contains alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Job's Tears Bowl, Braised Job's Tear, Squash, Apple, Tender Greens, with Spiced Cider Vinaigrette (gluten-free, vegan, contains alliums)

Dessert: Bourbon Pecan Tart with Chocolate Ganache (contains nuts)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish (except dessert, as noted)

Business Leaders SIG: Choose Your Yes. Part II: Business Strategy (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Choose Your Yes: A Two-Part Panel Series

Designed for Women Leaders

You can do anything once you stop trying to do everything.

Successful leadership is not about doing more. It is about becoming more intentional about where your time, energy, and attention create the greatest impact.

Part I: Personal Leadership
Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Move from operator to leader.

Panelists will discuss how to identify the work only you can do, trust others with the rest, and focus your personal effort where it delivers the greatest value.

Part II: Business Strategy
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Focus your business on what matters most.

Strong businesses are not built by trying to be everything to everyone. They grow by making clear strategic choices about where to compete, whom to serve, and what to prioritize.

Event Location:

Leopardo Construction

West Loop

1100 W Monroe Street - 3rd Floor Training Room

Rideshare, Carpooling, or mass transit (accessible by blue, pink or green lines) recommended

November Luncheon: with Elizabeth Volini (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

November Luncheon - featuring Dr. Elizabeth Volini

Details coming soon!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, November 6, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35pm Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Hot Smoked Slagel Farm Turkey with Traditional Stuffing, Brown Butter Sage Gravy, Cinnamon Brown Sugar Squash (contains dairy, gluten in stuffing, and alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa Fried Rice, Roasted Squash, and Pickled Shallot (gluten-free, vegan, contains alliums)

Dessert: Pumpkin Tart with Cinnamon Whipped Chantilly (nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork or Shellfish

Book Club SIG | Braiding Sweetgrass, by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Sections 4 + 5) (11/19/2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Book Club SIG | Braiding Sweetgrass, by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Sections 4 + 5 + Epilogue)– From Insight to Responsibility

Please join us for an open discussion about books that can enhance our lives and careers. Formatted specifically to fit into busy lifestyles, this fall our PWCC Book Club will be reading “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants,” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Braiding Sweetgrass blends Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and personal storytelling to explore our relationships with the natural world and one another. Through a collection of beautifully written essays, it invites readers to reflect on gratitude, reciprocity, community, and belonging – themes that offer meaningful connections to our personal and professional lives.

Join us for this live session (at a pub full of books!) where we will discuss the last 2 sections and epilogue of the book.

• Section 4: Braiding Sweetgrass

• Section 5: Burning Sweetgrass

Epilogue: Returning the Gift

Haven’t read the book yet? That’s okay! You can still join the discussion.

Location: Red Lion Pub, 2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL 60614

Food and drinks available for purchase.

Holiday Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Celebrate the holiday season with PWCC!

This event features a "progressive luncheon" format, during which attendees switch tables at each course to optimize networking.

Bring at least 30 business cards with you!

This luncheon is sure to sell out, so reserve your spot now! Because of the logistics of this event, we cannot accept walk-in registrations. You must register no later than Monday, December 7th to guarantee your spot.

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, December 4, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 1:25pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Carved Filet de Beouf with Mushroom, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Pastry Crust, Burgundy Essence, Roasted Carrot & Herbs (contains dairy, gluten, alliums, alcohol)

Vegetarian Option: Vegetarian Vol au Vent with Confit Root Vegetable, Mushroom, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Chimney Crust, Tomato Fondu (vegetarian, contains dairy, gluten, alliums)

Dessert: Peppermint Cheese with Brownie (gluten-free, nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

January Luncheon: with Dorri McWhorter (01/13/2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 17:30:00 GMT

January Luncheon featuring Dorri McWhorter of The Executives' Club of Chicago

Details coming soon!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, January 8, 2027.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35 Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Grilled Chicken Salisbury Steak with Potato Puree, Winter Root Vegetables, Brown Chicken Jus (gluten-free, contains dairy and alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Portobello & Vegetable Napoleon with lentil stew, spicy tomato sauce (gluten-free, vegan, contains alliums)

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Tart with Ganache

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

February Luncheon: with Kendra Anderson (02/10/2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 17:30:00 GMT

February Luncheon featuring Kendra Anderson

Details coming soon!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, February 5, 2027.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35 Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with Chahan, Steamed Broccoli, Pickled Radish (dairy-free, gluten-free, contains alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Soy Curd Braised in Cabbage with Shiitake Mushroom Essence, Chahan, Steamed Broccoli, Pickled Relish (Vegan, gluten-free, contains alliums)

Dessert: Tiramisu with Chocolate Sauce (nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

Spring Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (03/10/2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 17:30:00 GMT

Jump into Spring with PWCC and make new connections!

This event features a "progressive luncheon" format, during which attendees switch tables at each course to optimize networking.

Bring at least 30 business cards with you!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, March 5, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 1:25pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Corned Beef & Cabbage with Boiled Potato, Sauté Kale Green, Parsley Sauce (contains dairy, gluten, alliums)

Vegetarian Option: Spring Peas Risotto with Spring Peas & Asparagus Salad, Pickled Spring Onion (gluten-free, vegan, contains alliums)

Dessert: Baily's Mousse with Chocolate Brownie (gluten-free, nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

April Luncheon: with Brenda Darden Wilkerson (04/14/2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 16:30:00 GMT

April Luncheon featuring Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Details coming soon!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, April 9, 2027.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35 Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Lamb Kufta with Golden Rice Pilaf, Cucumber Salad, Warm Pita (dairy-free, pita contains gluten but served on the side)

Vegetarian Option: Falafel Bowl with Hummus, Golden Rice Pilaf Cucumber Salad, Shaved Cabbage, Lemon Oregano Dressing (vegan, contains gluten and alliums)

Dessert: Strawberry Daiquiri Tart with Chantilly (nut-free, contains alcohol)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

May Luncheon: with Giuliana Rancic (05/12/2027)

Wed, 12 May 2027 16:30:00 GMT

May Luncheon featuring Giuliana Rancic

Details coming soon!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, May 7, 2027.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 12:35 Speaker Presentation

12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Cajun Style Mahi-Mahi with Medley of Vegetables, Rice & Beans, Tropical Fruit Relish (dairy-free, gluten-free, contains alliums and seafood)

Vegetarian Option: Cajun Braised Eggplant with Medley of Vegetables, Rice & Beans, Tropical Fruit Relish (gluten-free, vegan, contains alliums)

Dessert: Banana Foster Pudding with Nilla Wafers (nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

Summer Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (06/09/2027)

Wed, 09 Jun 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Wrap up the PWCC season with our Summer Progressive!

This event features a "progressive luncheon" format, during which attendees switch tables at each course to optimize networking.

Bring at least 30 business cards with you!

Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, June 4, 2026.

Agenda

11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)

11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking

11:45am - 1:25pm Lunch & Table Networking

Menu

Standard Option: Twelve Hours Smoked Beef Brisket with Cane Glazed Yam, Kale Greens, House BBQ Sauce (dairy-free, gluten-free, contains alliums, seafood in BBQ sauce)

Vegetarian Option: Twelve Hours Smoked Sweet Potato with Corn Elote, Kale Greens, House BBQ Sauce (dairy-free, gluten-free, contains alliums, seafood in BBQ sauce)

Dessert: Peach Crumble with Chantilly (nut-free)

These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish

Professional Women's Club of Chicago upcoming events

Young Professionals SIG: Fore the Ladies Golf Clinic (08/30/2026)

September Luncheon: Becoming You with Suzy Welch (09/09/2026)

Business Leaders SIG: Choose Your Yes. Part I: Personal Leadership (09/10/2026)

Part I: Personal Leadership Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Part II: Business StrategyThursday, October 22nd, 2026

Tech Connect SIG: The Recognition Gap (09/15/2026)

October Luncheon: Own Your Health, Own Your Future: What Every Professional Woman Needs to Know at Every Stage of Life with Sameena Rahman (10/14/2026)

Business Leaders SIG: Choose Your Yes. Part II: Business Strategy (10/22/2026)

Part I: Personal Leadership Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Part II: Business StrategyThursday, October 22nd, 2026

November Luncheon: with Elizabeth Volini (11/11/2026)

Book Club SIG | Braiding Sweetgrass, by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Sections 4 + 5) (11/19/2026)

Holiday Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (12/09/2026)

January Luncheon: with Dorri McWhorter (01/13/2027)

February Luncheon: with Kendra Anderson (02/10/2027)

Spring Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (03/10/2027)

April Luncheon: with Brenda Darden Wilkerson (04/14/2027)

May Luncheon: with Giuliana Rancic (05/12/2027)

Summer Connections: A Progressive Luncheon Event (06/09/2027)

Part I: Personal Leadership
Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Part II: Business Strategy
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Part I: Personal Leadership
Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Part II: Business Strategy
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026