BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Association of REALTORS® - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Association of REALTORS® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagorealtor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Association of REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T103000 DTSTAMP:20260202T204734Z CREATED:20251204T163827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T204734Z UID:10000219-1770109200-1770114600@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Coffee With Your GAD DESCRIPTION:Coffee With Your GAD\n\n\n\n \n Tuesday\, September 7\, 2027 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. On the day of the event\, a reminder email with the Zoom link will be sent two hours prior to the start time. You must be logged into your Eventbrite account using the same email used to register to join the event. \n\n\n\n\n\ntickets\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Complimentary \n\n\n\nRegistration will close Tuesday\, February 3 at 8:30 AM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER BELOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD\, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! We discuss it all & the politics\, policies\, proposed laws and personnel impacting your clients and your business. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce our guest for this event\, Commissioner Ciere Boatright. \n\n\n\nSince her appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson in November 2023\, Commissioner Boatright has been at the forefront of strategic initiatives that are reshaping the city’s housing landscape. Under her leadership\, the DPD has:  \n\n\n\n\nAdvanced “Missing Middle” housing solutions\n\n\n\nAccelerated office‑to‑residential conversions downtown\n\n\n\nStreamlined development processes\n\n\n\nAdministered proactive rezoning efforts\n\n\n\nPromoted inclusive\, equitable growth\n\n\n\n\nREALTORS® will gain valuable insights into key trends\, regulatory shifts and partnership opportunities shaping the City of Chicago’s housing market. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A “GAD”?\n\n\n\nYour Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director (GAD) is your direct link to what’s going on with real estate legislation\, policies and advocacy initiatives. This is your opportunity to understand how policy is being crafted and what the GAD is doing at City Hall and the Cook County Building. \n\n\n\nBRING YOUR QUESTIONS\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you too! Coffee with Your GADs encourages two-way dialogue. Come and share what you’re seeing in the market and issues of concern! Please note this will be an interactive and collaborative event among all attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate by having their video turned on throughout the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CIERE BOATRIGHTCity of Chicago Department of Planning & Development Commissioner \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCiere Boatright was appointed commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in November 2023 by Mayor Brandon Johnson. \n\n\n\nAn experienced real estate and economic development executive\, Boatright is responsible for leading DPD’s economic development\, planning and zoning functions while promoting inclusive\, equitable growth across the city. Priorities include the transformation of City lots as “Missing Middle” housing\, office-to-residential conversion projects downtown\, pro-development re-zoning of neighborhood commercial corridors\, grant making for neighborhood businesses\, and development process efficiencies through Mayor Johnson’s Cut the Tape initiative. \n\n\n\nBoatright was formerly vice president of real estate and community development at Chicago-based real estate firm CRG\, overseeing some of the company’s highest-impact real estate projects\, and vice president of real estate for Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives\, managing the planning and development of new projects on the South and West Side. \n\n\n\nLocal business publications have named her among Notable Women in Commercial Real Estate\, 40 under 40\, Notable Black Leaders and Executives\, and Notable Executives of Color in Construction and Commercial Real Estate. \n\n\n\nBoatright holds a master’s degree of urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s in psychology from Hamilton College. \n\n\n\nA Chicago native\, Boatright resides on the South Side with her husband and two children. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited for this virtual event.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may record you during the event and may use those recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such recordings are the sole property of the Association.  \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS ® events. Do you have any disabilities which require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/coffee-with-your-gad-13/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/37163d1574c047f9e3e3cc6fd73470a4-yCxX8u.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260127T153708Z CREATED:20251113T190357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T153708Z UID:10000217-1770316200-1770325200@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:2026 YPN Kick-Off Mixer DESCRIPTION:2026 YPN Kick-Off Mixer\n\n\n\n \n Tuesday\, September 7\, 2027 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nA new year means new connections\, fresh opportunities and time to celebrate how far we’ve come. Join YPN and your Chicago real estate peers for an upbeat evening of networking fun at the 2026 YPN Kick-Off Mixer!  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to grow your business sphere\, spark new collaborations or simply enjoy a night out with your peers\, this event is the perfect way to start the year surrounded by your real estate community.  \n\n\n\nLight appetizers will be provided\, and your registration includes two drink tickets. A cash bar will also be available.  \n\n\n\nNew to the industry or to YPN? You’re in the right place. YPN is all about uplifting each other’s careers through relationship-building and education. This event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network\, meet like-minded professionals and set the tone for a successful year ahead.  \n\n\n\nFeeling festive? Our venue\, Good Night John Boy\, is bringing all the disco energy — so if you’re inspired to channel some ’70s flair\, go for it! Totally optional\, of course\, your presence is what truly makes the party shine.  \n\n\n\nYou must be over 21 years of age to attend. IDs are required and will need to be shown at the door.  \n\n\n\nLet’s toast to a bright 2026 together!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Build Relationships\, Grow Your Business\n Make new connections with your real estate peers! \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nWe recommend using an app like SpotHero or ParkChirp to find parking in the area. Ride share or taxi services are highly encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration will close at 6:30 PM on Thursday\, February 5th. \n\n\n\nA limited number of on-site registrations will be accepted\, pending availability. \n\n\n\nYou must be over 21 years of age to attend. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Connection Builder Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photobooth Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on our event attendance and cancellation policy. A limited quantity of on-site registrations will be accepted\, pending availability.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/ypn-2026-kick-off-mixer/ LOCATION:Good night John Boy\, 905 W. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026YPN_KOM-PPT_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR