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In today’s issue:

👀 Chicago-area federal workers on edge as Trump guts agencies

🏋️‍♀️ Our featured Chicago networker helps ambitious coaches & experts launch profitable and authentic brands on LinkedIn!

🙏 Register for upcoming Chicago business networking events

And much more!

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SOCIAL NETWORKING
🍇 The Chicago Grapevine

  • Gap Factory, Uniqlo and more: the Chicago area's new stores … (link)

  • Chicago feels inflation more than any US city, new data shows … (link)

  • FHLBank Chicago Opens 2025 Downpayment Plus® Grant Program Making $46 Million Available to Support Homebuyers in Illinois and Wisconsin … (link)

  • Chicago-area federal workers on edge as Trump guts agencies … (link)

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
🥉 Featured Chicago Networker

  • Top Chicago Networker: Lakrisha Davis

  • Biz: CEO, Start to Freedom—empowering female founders to 6&7 figure success | Biz & Life Coach |LinkedIn Trainer |Author | Speaker |The Power 50 Founder | Fractional CMO

  • About: I help ambitious coaches & experts launch profitable and authentic brands on LinkedIn! After I was let go from my high-paying corporate job in 2017, I leveraged LinkedIn to build personal brand full-time. Using LinkedIn, I have not had to work a job in 5 years, been seen by 20M+ people a year, landed over 50 paid speaking engagements and partnerships with brands like Capital One, AT&T and Facebook and was featured on ABC 7 News, CNBC, Forbes, Newsweek, and more.

  • Primary Channel: LinkedIn (181K)

LOCAL NETWORKING
🤝 Chicago Networking Events

Wednesday 2/19: Networking Happy Hour: Save your spot for this FREE event with special guest Nathan Hill from Framed Optical. 5:30 - 7:00pm

Friday 2/21: Business Professionals Networking | Chicago | Speed Networking: Speed Networking works a lot like 'Speed Dating' without the 'Dating'. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished professionals just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. 7:30 - 9:30pm

Sunday 2/23: Woman To Woman Networking: Join us for a networking event tailored to women entrepreneurs and professionals, fostering meaningful business connections amidst a delightful meal, drinks or coffee. Ideal for ambitious businesswomen seeking to grow their professional circle. Urban Luxe Cafe, 2911 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60649. 2:00 - 4:00pm.

CAREER NETWORKING
💼 Business Growth Jobs in Greater Chicago

  • Business Development Consultant at AssetMark. As a Business Development Consultant at AssetMark, the leading provider of investment solutions for independent financial planners, you'll be part of a high-performing team that is responsible for fostering and managing business partnerships with new advisors joining the platform.

  • VP Sales at ValueLabs. Design Value proposition based on customer business and technology needs, GTM to align with the new gen AI world and also promote company products and services.

  • Manager, Business Development and Partnership at Bento Sushi. The Manager, Business Development and Partnerships is responsible for managing and fostering the relationships of a select number of national and regional customer accounts, as well as developing growth opportunities within assigned areas.

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