Meet new people over small plates and a drink—structured speed networking, then open mingling.

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It's August in Chicago. It's hot. So is a forge—which is what "Koval" means. Join us for happy hour at the city's first distillery since Prohibition.

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Join Communications Network Chicago at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden for our Third Thursdays Happy Hour series!

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Join Communications Network Chicago at Recess for a special soccer edition of our Third Thursdays Happy Hour series!

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The Communications Network Chicago and The Simmons Center for Global Chicago are partnering for a joint happy hour. Hope to see you there!

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Great news for the folks up north - for this month's Third Thursdays happy hour, we're heading back to Sketchbook Brewing in Evanston. Join us April 16 for drinks and pizza!

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Join career coach Melanie Wright for a practical, interactive workshop for ComNetwork Chicago members. You’ll leave with clear strategies to future-proof your career and stay grounded through change.

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Join Comnet Chicago for a happy hour at Consignment Lounge in Logan Square. Browse ideas, trade stories, and curate some new connections!

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Join ComNetworkCHICAGO for an early morning happy hour at Sterling Hall. This is a happy hour for earlier risers: swing by for a full breakfast, grab a quick coffee before heading to the office, or linger longer for great conversations. No program. No panels. Just space to connect with peers who get the work—and the moment we’re in. Learn more here →

Join ComNetworkCHICAGO for a panel discussion on data-driven storytelling. Learn how local, representative data can strengthen your communications work and support mission-driven goals. The panel will be followed by a networking reception with fellow Chicago area communications professionals.

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Join ComNetwork Chicago members and friends for our January Happy Hour at Fatpour Tap Works!

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Join ComNetwork Chicago members and friends for a year-end bash at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Wicker Park!

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Connect with fellow communicators at a happy hour at District Brew Yards on Ashland Ave. in the West Loop. Drinks are pay-your-own-way, light snacks will be provided. DBY is easily accessible by Green Line and the 9/X9 bus, and there is street parking nearby.

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Connect with fellow communicators at a happy hour and game night at Emporium on Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. Drinks and arcade games will be pay-your-own-way, but light snacks will be provided.

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ComNetworkCHI is hosting a summer networking bash in collaboration with several other local communications groups: the Social Justice Comms group, Rad Comms Chicago, and Innovative Fundraising.

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Join ComNet Chicago for a just-for-fun happy hour at the Northman on the Riverwalk from 5:30-7:00 PM on Thursday, June 26. The event is free to attend, but drinks are pay your own way.

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Little Toasted has booked a private event that conflicts with our happy hour, and can no longer accommodate us. Good news: we're switching to Headquarters Beercade, which means we'll be able to play arcade games instead! 

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Join ComNet Chicago for a just-for-fun happy hour at La Vaca Margarita Bar from 5:30-7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22. We'll have several tables reserved in the taproom. The event is free of charge, and while drinks are on you, we'll order snacks for the group.

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This month, ComNetworkCHI is moving over to Logan Square for a happy hour at Hopewell Brewing on Thursday, March 20! Snacks will be provided, and Hopewell will provide an optional brewery tour.

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ComNet Chicago's first event of the year will be a happy hour at Sketchbook Taproom in Evanston on Thursday, February 20 from 5:30-7:30. We'll have several tables reserved in the taproom. The event is free of charge, and while drinks are on you, we'll have pizzas to share!

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Our final happy hour of the year will take place from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, December 12. We'll be hosting the event at FatPour Tap Works at 2206 S Indiana Ave, two blocks from the Cermak-McCormick L stop. The event is free to attend and open to all, but will be pay your own way.

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Jointly hosted by ComNetworkCHICAGO and ComNetworkSEATTLE, this event is perfect for anyone seeking ways to leverage communications for positive impact.

Marrianne McMullen will read a few excerpts from her book Persuasive: 40 Lessons in Communicating for the Common Good.

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Join us for an engaging panel discussion with local journalism leaders on October 22 from 8:30-10 AM at NORC’s downtown office. This is a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from local journalists while discussing the challenges facing local media.

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This happy hour is open to anyone: ComNet members, your friends, colleagues, anyone interested in meeting and hanging out with like-minded folks in the Comms for Good space. All are welcome :).

Look for ComNet friends at an open table!

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Join ComNetworkCHICAGO on July 24 to tour Northwestern's innovative Knight Lab at the Medill School of Journalism. Learn about the latest advancements in digital media and connect with other communicators for good.

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Come join us for a fun and casual evening at Randolph Tavern! Network with fellow communication professionals, share ideas, and unwind after a long day of work. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the sector. Don't miss out on this chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy some drinks in a laid-back setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

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In today's digital age, disinformation poses a significant challenge to communicators in the social impact sector. Now, more than ever, it is essential for us to know one another and to strengthen our network. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, share your insights, and be part of the solution.

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Happy Hour and Arcade Games at Emporium Logan Square.

Drinks and game tokens will be pay your own way. While the event is free to attend, please register so that we have an idea of how many people will attend. When you arrive at Emporium, look out for ComNet folks at an open table.

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This happy hour is open to anyone: ComNet members, your friends, colleagues, anyone interested in meeting and hanging out with like-minded folks in the Comms for Good space. All are welcome :).

Look for ComNet friends at an open table!

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Is it too late to say “Happy New Year?” We don’t think so. Welcome to 2023!

We’re looking forward to a year of building community and expanding our network of mission-driven communicators. For our first event of the year, we’re hosting a happy hour at Time Out Market Chicago at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, March 28.

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