Painless Network gatherings are held to painlessly connect with solid people around the industry. NO agendas, NO resumes AND NO BS. Just show up and be YOU.
PAINLESS EVENTS
The 2018 Suburban Illini Rockin’ Holiday Party/LIVE FadeAway Pod
Help us celebrate 2017 and welcome in 2018. Hang out with famous alumni,friends, and alumni, as Painless members Deon Thomas & Eric Schmidt record their latest FadeAway with Deon & Eric podcast! Meet some of our other special guests, like ~ J LEMAN, JERRY HESTER and ROBERT ARCHIBALD, and try to win cool stuff like: LOVIE SMITH signed football, BRAD […]
SUPER BOWL LII
Key Info Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) v. New England Patriots (AFC) Date: February 4, 2018 -- 5:30p CT Kick-off Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota Referee: Gene Steratore National anthem: Pink Halftime show: Justin Timberlake U.S. TV Network: NBC / Universo (Spanish) TV Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter) Cost of 30-second commercial: $7.7 million U.S. Radio Network: Westwood One Radio Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Boomer Esiason […]
UPDATED: Painless/Assemble Valentine’s Morning Meet-Up
Are you…a start-up savvy entrepreneur? In need of a (new) job? Looking for a shared workspace? Tired of office-hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop? Looking for a great excuse to avoid your cube farm office a few extra minutes? Simply a fan of donuts and eager to network? Good news for you whether you answered yes OR no to […]
Public Relations 101
This session will consist of basic and best principles for earning media coverage for your product, your brand, for yourself. In 60 minutes we will cover the differences between public relations, marketing, and advertising and when to best use them. We’ll also cover how to develop your “elevator statement” into a pitch the media will be more receptive to. Finally, […]
2018 Illinois Sports Business Conference
The 2018 Illinois Sports Business Conference will feature professionals from a wide variety of sports related industries. From big sports franchises like the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB you will hear incredible stories from people who have incredible jobs. But ISBC does not stop there. This year will add a special LIVE Painless Podcast and a networking lunch. The Painless Podcast […]
HomeField Alliance Chicago Happy Hour
HomeField Alliance is a recently launched nonprofit that exists to foster networking, knowledge and training for LGBTQ professionals and their allies in the sports and entertainment industry. Our Chicago Winter Happy Hour will be hosted at Ara On (160 W Adams) where we hope to tell you about who we are and what we are trying to accomplish as we […]
SGMS Sports Trivia X
Don’t Miss the Tenth Annual St. Giles Sports Trivia Night! Past players will tell you..."This is flat-out the BEST sports trivia night in not just the west suburbs, but ALL of Chicago!" Join 100+ teams and 700+ players for a guaranteed good time with ALL proceeds going to charity. When: March 3, 2018 (Doors Open 6p | First Question 730p) Where: […]
Special Olympics Chicago Polar Plunge
Make the #PolarPromise and prepare to #MakeASplash for Special Olympics Chicago! Think you’re fun? Take the test and jump in the lake for Special Olympics Chicago! Whether you go knee high, waist high or take the full plunge, all are welcome to join us! No registration fee! Free round trip bus for groups of 20 or more so recruit your […]
2018 IICF Blazing the Trail Benefit
IICF Blazing the Trail Benefit -- Presented by CNA Join your insurance industry colleagues as we celebrate collaborative philanthropy! For her exemplary service to IICF and the insurance industry, IICF will honor this year's trailblazer: Deborah Babcock, Katie School of Insurance 2018 Blazing the Trail Benefit Thursday, March 8, 2018 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago IICF’s largest fundraising event, Blazing the Trail, […]