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PAINLESS EVENTS
Industry Networking
Chicago Wolves Women in Sports Connect + Inspire Event
Allstate Arena 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Wolves Women in Sports Connect+Inspire event is Saturday, April 13, from 5-6p at Allstate Arena followed by the Wolves vs. Manitoba game (puck drop at 7p). Come hear from prominent female leaders who are changing the game, breaking barriers, and blazing trails in their careers. This year’s Connect+Inspire event is all about women supporting women and inspiring one […]
HomeField Alliance Chicago Spring Speed Networking
Intersport 303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, United StatesHomeField Alliance Chicago Spring Speed Networking We are excited about our upcoming Chicago Spring Speed Networking event, hosted at the offices of Intersport. You'll have a chance to network with fellow LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the sports and entertainment industry, as well as members and supporters of HomeField. Click Here to Purchase Your Ticket Chicago Spring Speed Networking Event Date: Thursday, April […]
ISBC Spring Networking Event
Illini Center 200 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Sports Business Conference is hosting its first annual spring networking event. Join us to network with more than two dozen sports professionals from the Chicagoland area, including one-on-one time with leaders and decision makers who can help you move your career forward. Key details: Friday, May 24th | 9am-1pm | The Illini Center | 200 S Wacker Drive, […]
2019 Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing
Deerfield Golf Club 1201 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesThe 5th Annual Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing is the premier charity golf outing in Chicagoland. This is an especially perfect event for University of Illinois Alumni to enjoy a fun-filled Saturday. Where else do you have the unique opportunity to PLAY golf with a former Illini athlete or personality? All proceeds benefit the Nikolas Lapin Aspiring Sports Professional Scholarship, […]
March Mad-Painless
Ironside Bar and Galley 546 North Wells Street Lower Level ("Below Deck"), Chicago, IL, USThe Annual Painless Tournament Opening Night Gathering is coming up fast. Please join us at Ironside on Thurs, Mar 19, any time between 4pm-8pm ! We'll have the entire basement for: Great (Painless) networking Watching non-stop hoops Delicious food Cold beer and tasty cocktails (cash bar) SAVE THE DATE: Thurs, Mar 19 4pm - 8pm Ironside Bar & Galley 546 […]
Inaugural Painless Virtual Happy Hour
Painless Pals: Who says you can't shelter in place and network at the same time? Brought to you by the same people that gave you Painless March Madness and Painless Holiday Extravaganza...Painless Networking Virtual Happy Hour! "Much harder to explain--it's self-explanatory." - Michael Myers Now that everyone's commute has been eliminated, please join Michael Myers and us Thurs, Mar 26, the minute your "workday" […]
Painless Virtual Happy Hour #2
Painless Pals: We did it! We proved you CAN shelter in place and network at the same time! 😉 If you missed it last Thurs (Mar 26), the maiden virtual Painless voyage was a rousing success. We had 20+ folks pop in for some great conversation and by the end of the evening, the vote was unanimous to meet up again this week. […]
Virtual Painless #3: Featuring a Stimulus/CARES Expert
Wed, Apr 15 at 4:30pm (Re)Connect with fellow sports & event marketers Brought to you by Team Marketing Report, BirdieBox, The Sports Marketer & WTT/Chicago Smash It’s clear that a top issue facing Painless members is navigating the CARES Act, and understanding related opportunities. With that in mind, please join us this Wed night, when we'll be joined by Lahari Neelapareddy, CPA, Founder & CEO […]
Six Packs & Sports Networking Fundraiser
Orange & Brew Bottle Shop 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesOn Saturday evening, September 11, longtime Painless member Nik Lapin (@slicknik42) is hosting an event that's part networking event/part fundraiser at Orange & Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room in Downers Grove, Ill. (A Painless-owned establishment.) The event benefits future sports marketing professionals at the University of Illinois via the Nik Lapin Aspiring Sports Professionals Scholarship Fund. Awarded to students […]
Painless Madness Watch Party 2023
The Country Club Chicago 3462 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesTime to Painlessly (Re)Connect In Person Do you smell that? That’s right—March Madness is in the air! Let’s get together to watch Day 1 of the NCAA Tourney, have a great time and polish up on networking! Join us THURSDAY, March 16, 2023, at The Country Club on Chicago’s North Side (3462 N Clark). Come by anytime games are on, […]