2014-2015 Events

Please join us in toasting another successful year and the joys of the holiday season. In addition, let’s celebrate all of the new connections, lasting friendships, and exciting opportunities found through CFW. We will have a mingling happy hour from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Trattoria Isabella at 217 N. Jefferson Street. Looking forward to seeing you all!   Event […]

As the holiday season approaches, CFW wanted to extend an opportunity to give back to our local Chicago community. Please join us repackaging bulk foods on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. We have 10 spots available on a first come first serve basis. Be dressed ready to work! Email Annette at acfelton@mtu.edu to reserve […]

Simona Haiduc will provide insight into the ability of micro-lending to have a significant impact on the lives of women, men, children, and their communities. Since 1971, Opportunity International has provided over $9 billion in loans to create and expand businesses in developing nations worldwide. Opportunity International is a global nonprofit organization that helps people in developing nations work their […]

It’s that time of the season for our always well attended and fun Happy Hours in the city! Network, meet new people and enjoy the river or the park views. NO CHARGE but pay as you go for drinks and food.

  Dr. Steven Nakisher will share his extensive success in building businesses, which begins with the philosophy “do what you love, and do it with a ton of passion.” One of his companies, Talbott Teas, was sold to Jamba Juice in 2012. Speaker bio: Dr. Steven Nakisher Dr. Steven Nakisher is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and entrepreneur. Over 17 years ago, […]

Please join us for a private tour of the “Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry” exhibition at The Driehaus Museum.

Redefine your career with a new approach. By utilizing creative thinking and classic storytelling techniques, you can identify your driving passion, design your communication and gain the recognition of your business “audience.” Telling your story is a unique way to build career-altering relationships in a short amount of time and gives you the freedom of capitalizing on your own unique talents. This exciting discussion will inspire you to “dare greatly” and discover and commit to your business and personal goals for every exciting stage of your life and career.

Join us for this unique opportunity to visit the 100 year old Chicago Federal Reserve. Cindy will discuss the major roles of our central bank and how it impacts our lives. She’ll also discuss the transition from Ben Bernanke to Janet Yellen and provide us with an insider view to the state of the economy for 2015. And we’ll start […]

Come Celebrate the Holidays with Chicago Financial Women on Tuesday, December 9th at Thai Urban Kitchen. Enjoy seeing old friends and making new acquaintances for the New Year!

Join us for a presentation by Roxanne Martino, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Committee Chairperson and Partner of Aurora Investment Management L.L.C. Aurora is an industry-leading provider of hedge fund solutions with over $9 billion in assets under management.