Jared Boot
Jared Boot - Prudential Financial
Financial Professional
Roxanne Meyer
CNA Insurance
Matthew Chicola
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Phillip Liming
Tri-Star Catering
Director of Catering
Founded in 1996 by two friends, Robert Procell, and Glenn Tisdall, with a long history in restaurant operations and kitchen management, Tri?Star Catering has grown into more than exceptional food, tastefully presented.  Whether you're planning a 250-person cocktail party or a 50-person brunch, we commit to helping create your perfect event while staying aware of your budget.   Our team is excited to help with every aspect of planning your perfect event.
Kimberly Vann
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Director of Foundation Relations & Grants
Josh Dettwiller
ACME Hotel Company
Madison McLaughlin
Morgan Arts Complex
Director of Sales & Events
Nikko Camiola
The Cauldron Chicago
Assistant Manager
Matt Cortland
The Cauldron Chicago
Co-Founder and CEO
DiDa Ritz
DiDa Ritz
Drag Performer
Amy McMonigal
Chicago Winery
Director of Corporate Sales
Marian Hale
All Ceremonies Beautifully Done
Wedding minister
Marvin Korves
SMB Help Desk, Inc.
President
David Grossman
Grossman Group
Founder and CEO
David Grossman, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, CSP, helps leaders drive productivity and get the results they want through authentic and courageous leadership communication. He’s a sought-after speaker and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders. A four-time author, David is CEO of The Grossman Group, an award-winning Chicago-based strategic leadership development and internal communication consultancy. The firm's client roster includes: Abbott Laboratories, Amazon, DHL, Lockheed Martin, and Stanley Black and Decker, among others. He is a member of the Forbes Communication Council and Arthur W. Page Society. Connect with him on LinkedIn
Lucio (Lu) DiPaolo
Diverso Insurance Services
President
Diverso Insurance Services is a full service Insurance agency devoted to diverse product offerings to meet Personal and Business Insurance needs for all. We provide personal, professional help from a licensed Insurance Advisor who will identify your needs and work to find the best solution. Free insurance reviews of your current coverages, free insurance quotes for comparison are part of the no-obligation services we offer. As a client, easy access to your Personal Insurance Advisor, quick response times and a focus on service is what you can expect from Diverso Insurance Services. We also take pride in our affiliation with local Chambers and work within our community to promote growth, stability and trust within our community. We look forward to serving you!
Marie Hale Ramos
Lipstic Logic
Marketing Visionary
Charles Barenbrugge
Dream Town - Charles Barenbrugge
Luxury Collection Specialist
Jim Lopez
Universal Wellness Source
I am a Doctor of Chirorpactic, the founder of Healing Flower and an entrepreneur with over 16 years of health and education experience. Specializing in coaching and consulting a healthy lifestyle, passionate about lifestyle management, chronic disease, exercise, nutrition and supplementation, and a fundraising expert looking to create and increase revenue for your organization. 

 
Andy de Fonseca
American Vintage Home, Inc
Marketing Manager
James Henderson
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
Corporate & Community Relations Developer
Rick Verkler
Guesthouse Hotel
General Manager
Chip Allman
Naturally Fortified
Healthy Lifestyle Coach
Carlos Marquez
Soreal Photo & Design
Owner
Mathew Kulas
Spirit Seal Acupuncture
Karen Ramsey
AAA Chicago Insurance
Adel Shaw
Spoil Me Hair Salon & Spa

Spoil Me is a Full Service Salon & Spa specializing in the latest trends and techniques for hair, skin, nails & massage therapy. Located in the historic neighborhood of Uptown, Spoil Me exudes a magnetic, urban vibe that is modern, hip and edgy.

Our job is to create, to have vision and to educate. Spoil Me Salon and Spa lives up to their name with a staff committed to delivering total satisfaction to their clientele. This commitment is a reflection of owner Adel’s 25 plus year reputation as a master stylist, platform artist and nationally renowned educator. 

Julia Buchwald
Vanille Patisserie
Jorge Perez
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Jon Emory
Emory Behavior Solutions Inc.
President
Austin O'Regan
Chicago Sky - WNBA
Account Executive
Neil Hackler
Real Living City Residential
Residential Broker

Neil Hackler has been in real estate for 20 years and working as a residential Realtor for 10 years with Real Living City Residential (formerly Chicago Real Estate Resources - CRER). He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Ball State University where he studied interior design and marketing. Directly after college he went into real estate in the property management sector. Neil continued to work his way up working for AMLI Residential as a Utility and Energy Program Manager. In 2006, Neil became a residential Realtor focusing in Chicago. He has experience working with buyers and sellers.  In 2012 & 2015 he received the top producer award from the Chicago Association of Realtors. In 2015, he sold almost $10,000,000 worth of property. Neil has a very strong passion for real estate. He is committed to educating his clients on the home buying and selling processes to help them make the right decisions and make their transaction as smooth as possible. 

Aaron Brow
Verve Consulting Group
Principal

Aaron Brow is the founder of Verve Consulting Group. He is a business executive with over 20 years of experience and expertise in the areas of Leadership and Organization Effectiveness consulting. He is known as a customer focused, forward thinking, problem solver that delivers high quality solutions that improve business results.

Aaron specializes in business planning, organization design, goal alignment, leadership development, team development, organization effectiveness and change management. In addition, Aaron is a certified Executive Coach, speaker on Leadership and has taught Organizational Consulting courses in graduate school programs.

 

Masah Renwick
Lakeside Law Group, LLP.
Esq.
Lakeside Law Group, LLP is a client-focused family law firm conveniently located in the Chicagoland area with suburban and Loop locations. We recognize that nothing is more important than family, and at Lakeside Law Group, your family is our business.

Divorce and family law issues can be traumatic, and we take pride in being there and supporting our clients from the moment they walk through the door. Our legal experience allows us to successfully navigate the court system and our life experience allows us to understand what you are going through. At Lakeside we have made it our business to fight for your family through the difficult times. We here at Lakeside Law Group, LLP take enormous pride in our entire community and look forward to helping all those who desire it.
Joey Conway
Events by Joey, LLC

Have a passion for bringing events to life that began organically with my first network ? family.  From my earliest days, I would help my grandmother set up and entertain for her infamous dinner parties and social gatherings.

By the young age of six, inspiration had sparked.  This is when I knew that this would be my career.

I have been in the restaurant and catering industry for over 15 years Chicago credits that include: The Italian Village and The Glenview House.  It wasn't until I was appointed Director of Events and Marketing at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine where I was inspired to branch out and become a brand of my very own.  

The rest, is history. 

Luis Mota
Luis G. Mota, Real Estate Services
Real Estate Broker
Rhayanna Luz
Carnivale
Business Development Manager
Debora Pacchioni
Chicago Red Stars
Senior Partnership Coordinator
Brandon Patterson
Walgreen Co.
Patrick Dati
I Am Me
Author, Motivational Speaker and Advocate
Author, Anti-Violence Advocate and Motivational Speaker Patrick Dati Teams Up With Renowned Domestic Violence Expert Denise Brown to Address Domestic Abuse Impacting Gay and Straight Men and LGBTQ People

For Patrick Dati Press Inquiries, Contact:
Cindi Creager, CreagerCole Communications
(646) 279-4559, cindi@creagercole.com
 
To Book Patrick Dati for Speaking Engagements, Contact:
Stacy Anderson, The Elite Speakers Bureau
(949) 544-1410, info@theelitespeakersbureau.com
 
Learn More About Patrick Dati at: http://www.patrickdati.com


 
Samuel Rosenmayer
Samuel James Watches LTD
Founder/Owner

I started Samuel James Watches LTD with nothing but a vision of creating distinctive and reliable time pieces that expose individuality. As a watch collector, I could not stand that I was unable to find unique time pieces that didn’t look like a replications of everyone else’s watch. I grabbed a pencil and a sketch book and began drawing watch designs the way I’d want them to look. These designs did not look like anything I could find in existence so I decided to make the drawings come to life myself. I want to wear watches that turn heads and cause people to look twice at it. I rather stand out from a crowd than blend in it so if that resonates with you as well, check out my watches at www.SamuelJamesWatches.com  

Sincerely, 
Samuel James Rosenmayer
Samuel James Watches Owner/Founder 

David Gasinski
Chicago Psych Therapy Group, Inc.
Co-Owner | Director of Operations
Michael Frustini
Rollicking Buckaroo Pepper Jam and Seasoning Blends
Founder and CEO
A highly personable and results-oriented manager with extensive retail experience possesses strong team-building and organizational skills. Excels in fast-paced environments, builds team morale and productivity while effectively increasing revenues and reducing costs. Enthusiastically builds business relationships in private and public sector producing win-win outcomes. Integrating proven experience and new insights in a lifelong learning approach to managing, contributes to the bottom line and overall operations excellence.

Specialties: Retail Trainer, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Product Development
Ricky Martel
Rollicking Buckaroo Pepper Jam and Seasoning Blends
Public Relations
Anthony DiFiore
Neverland Events and Artist Management
President
Justin Fowlkes
MedSpa at NSPS
MedSpa Director
Ben Turry
Tangerine Promotions
In an overcrowed market place let Tangerine Promotions show you how to get your brand noticed! From concept to implementation we will work with you to step by step and make the process fun.  
Meghan Costantino
Elite Private Search
Matchmaker
Hello new friends! My name is Meghan and I'm a matchmaker in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison for Elite Private Search. My goal is to bring single people together (both LGBT and hetero singles alike!) through networking, communication, intuition and, most importantly, kindness. Please feel free to contact me about personal as well as professional ideas. Or to just say hi!
Paul Wiemerslage
Meridian Psychiatric Partners, LLC
I provide individual and relationship psychotherapy, as well as training and clinical consultation for other professionals. I specialize in LGBTQ clients, substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, HIV, compulsve behaviors and sexual issues. I have extensive experience working with non-traditional relationships/families, i.e. triads, open relationships, poly relationships. I also work with the Kink, BDSM, Leather and other communities. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to those considering therapy.
AJ DeLeon
Innovare - Social Innovation Partners
Eboni Montsho
360 HR Solutions
CEO
Debora Pacchioni
DP Voltaic Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy Consultant

Debora Pacchioni @Voltaic is an energy assessment company.  I work with clients to help them increase their use of clean and green energy. The goal is to understand clients’ current level of consumption and find solutions to meet their needs in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Our services will increase the value, efficiency, and comfort of your home.

Fernando Schor
Compass - Fernando Schor
Real Estate Broker
Anna DeShawn
E3 Radio
Founder / CEO
E3 Radio is an online radio station playing Queer & Independent music in high rotation. Tune-in at E3Radio.FM. We stream live 24/7/365. Listen. Advertise. Support. We are Queer Radio Done Right. 
Lee Neubecker
Enigma Forensics
President CEO
Lee Neubecker is the President and CEO of Enigma Forensics, Inc., a Chicago based Computer Forensics and Cyber Investigation consultancy. Neubecker assists fortune 500 clients, government agencies and private organizations with cyber-related investigations involving theft of electronic data, fraud, counterfeiting, and online identity unmasking.
Brandee Martin
Silver Foxes Travel
CEO
I am Brandee Martin president and owner of Silver Foxes Travel Corp.  Our goal is to give a concierge level family, couple or single, luxury, leisure or all-inclusive vacation experience for you. I have several supplier groups that I work with Cruises, land tours and FIT‘s (free independent travel). I can help you plan your European dream of a lifetime vacation, a simple cruise to find a destination to come back to & experience fully, or A rail vacation to travel from coast to coast.  
Jeff Augustino
TEKsystems
FLEX Delivery Manager II ? Pride@TEK National Lead
Troy Marr
MARR GROUP @ FULTON GRACE - Chicago's Preferred Multi-Family Partners
President
<p>The merger of Continental Airlines and United brought Troy to Chicago in 2010 where he served the membership of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers as Local Lodge President, representing the Flight Attendants of Continental Airlines. 
<p>In 2015 Troy joined T-Mobile where he lead a team to develop a new Diversity & Inclusion program within their customer contact centers and retail stores.</p>
<p>Real Estate was always of interest and in 2018 Troy joined a small real estate firm to explore leasing part-time. 
<p>His commitment to client satisfaction, passion for design, and a lot of hard work lead to the distinction of the Chicago Association of Realtors Top Rental Producer in 2019 and 2020, his first and second year in the industry.


 
Hirman Ahmad
HIRMIE
Owner

Born and raised in Singapore, I moved to Chicago in 2010 and now consider the Windy City my second home. I am an avid traveler, skier and serial entrepreneur. I created HIRMIE - Handmade Crafts specializing in face mask lanyards during COVID19 pandemic and launched on October 1st, 2020. The mask lanyards are currently sold at a couple of small retailers in Lakeview, Wicker Park and Gold Coast neighborhood. The website is www.hirmie.com

I am also  the sole proprietor of Mr. Hirman, LLC dba ROYCE' Chicago (Japanese imported chocolate)  with 2 retail locations: 520 N. Michigan Ave (Shops at North Bridge) and 100 E. Algonquin Road (Mitsuwa Marketplace). My personal ethos is to Be Kind to All.

Marisa Gora
Kemora Landscapes
Keith Sims
KobraGold Media Inc
Emily Yao
Pinstripes Chicago
Director of Sales
Ryan O'Donnell
FAOU Strategies
Chief Strategist
Ryan O'Donnell is a strategist whose experience as an organizer and experience behind a number of executives and public figures has made him astute at constructing ethical plans that navigate optics and cultivate and leverage goodwill to accomplish the goals of our clients. His studies in mathematics, science, and economics have sharpened his skills to analyze data and combine qualitative strategies with quantitative strategies giving our firm a leadership that sets us apart from other companies.
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SB Gamble
The Good Fight Films

SB Gamble is a videographer, director, and screenwriter.

His passion for film led him to participate in many film festivals over the country. He believes in capturing the beauty of the world around him through video.

As the Good Fight Films' creative director, his goal is to be a conduit for his clients and give them a quality product to express their message.

 

Elizabeth Marr
Attack from Marrs Games
Owner

My name is Liz, I have been in the board game industry for 2 ½ years now. Coming from years of Art, Design and Music studies. I wanted to get out of corporate america and work on something I loved. So I combined her love of Horror, Sci-Fi and Games to make something great! At Attack from Marrs Games we believe in creatives, no matter their level of education. We teach and provide everyone on our team with tools to build themselves up in this industry of ours. 

Missi Rheaux
IntraSpectrum Counseling LTD.
Director of Marketing & Business Development
David Flores
Cotinuum, LLC
Founder & CEO
I'm David Flores, a licensed insurance broker that offers life and health insurance programs to clients in Illinois, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. 

I help individuals, both under 65 and Medicare eligible, secure coverage that ensures financial security and that best meets their needs with respect to providers, benefits, and cost. I also work with small businesses to ensure their employee benefits program meets the needs of their employees, financial goals, and recruitment and retention objectives.

My insurance brokerage firm was started after years of working for well known insurance companies in sales, marketing, product development, and innovation. I'm fulfilled by working with clients directly and deploying my years of experience to provide them with confidence and peace of mind in their insurance choices.
Joshua Bindewald-Moore
Moorcroft Photography LLC
Owner
I am Joshua Bindewald-Moore aka Moorcroft and I am a North Carolina native as well as a Military Veteran. I take pictures to show you how I see the many Worlds. I am passionate about photography and being creative. I love to take pictures of almost anything. I see the beauty around me. Anything from Headshots, to Landscape photos and everything in between.

Philosophy:
  • I believe that what happens inside your mind can happen inside a camera!
  • There is beauty everywhere around us.
  • I believe in having fun and making a statement without saying a word.
  • Have fun with what you do.
Timothy Micheals
DC Networks, Inc.
President
Kai Joy
RedHawk Consulting Group
Director + Lead Private Investigator and Trainor
Investigations & Security Risk Management Professional working collaboratively with clients to identify strategies possibly not previously considered. I like to take a holistic approach to my practice and presence. RedHawk focuses in Risk Management, Investigations, Protection, Security, and Training.
Megan Lopp Mathias
Lopp Mathias Law
Founding Partner
Megan Mathias is a fierce advocate and compassionate defender of the rights of entrepreneurs, women, children, and BIPOC. After 14 years lawyering for mid to large size law firms, becoming a Partner, and winning over $70 million in commercial and family law cases, Megan knew it was time for a change. Increasingly frustrated with the inefficiencies she saw in large law firms, and not happy with their prioritization of billable hours over-delivering value and results for her clients, Megan knew she could do much better.

She decided to create her own firm, Lopp Mathias Law, driven by her values, her standards, and her integrity. She is committed to being a loyal and long-term partner for her clients as she guides them through challenging legal periods in their lives with skill and compassion.
 

 
Stephen Headdy
Headdy Mulroy Advisor Group, LLC
Director
Stephen's public accounting experience focused on both tax compliance and tax consulting services. This includes preparing tax returns, advising clients on income tax accounting considerations (e.g., accounting for uncertain tax positions, deferred tax analysis, and other ASC 740 matters), calculating Federal and State Research and Development Tax Credits, providing Internal Revenue Service Controversy Services including Examination and Appeals Support, and advising clients on Meals & Entertainment deductibility. 

Stephen has experience across a wide range of industries but has devoted a significant portion of his time assisting clients in the Life Sciences, Software/ Technology, and Manufacturing space. Stephen began his career at Crowe in the Indianapolis before joining PwC in their Chicago office. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.
Alicia Palumbo
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
Director of Community Relations
Aaron Ozee
Music Theater Works
Director of Marketing
Nick Lynch
Dynasty Logistic Solutions LLC
Started my career as a mechanical design engineer in 2011 through an internship through Triton college. I then received my Associates in Engineering technology from Triton in summer of 2015. I always thought engineering was going to be my life long career. It wasn’t until I was working for a company in 2020 when they cut hours with no notice that I knew I had to start doing something different. The opportunities in engineering just weren’t what they once were. You never know what opportunities life will hand you, and it was then, I hung up my 10 years in engineering to start a dump trucking company.
Shawn Scott
Vi Living
Director of Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition Leader at Vi in downtown Chicago with over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. 
Jarid Jones - Vahle
Quincy Axe Company
Co-Owner/Co-Founder
Luiz De Souza Malone
ALL THINGS ADRIANO LLC
I have a deep passion for beauty and a keen eye for detail, which I bring to every appointment. Having worked in different cities and countries, I have honed my skills to cater to the diverse needs of my clients. From classic haircuts to modern styles, I have the skills and creativity to deliver the look you desire. Contact me to schedule an appointment today and experience the difference a seasoned hairstylist makes.
 
Travis Hooker
CDO Executives LLC
Senior Partner
 In 2017 I started a campaign for better interactions with our LGBTQ+ community in the Elgin area. This quickly grew to outreach with other underserved, underrepresented, and historically marginalized groups. My goal is building better partnerships, be an ally, increase awareness and build community partnerships. Some of the groups I work with include the deaf community, persons with Autism and their caregivers, minority religions & cultures, and those who face communication barriers with their local government. As I begin to consider retirement and due to the needs, I started a consulting firm, CDO Executives.

    CDO Executives is licensed/certified to teach law enforcement officers & government agencies better interactions with the groups mentioned above. Additionally, we offer training and policy creation as it relates to de-stigmatizing proactive mental health for law enforcement officers.
 
Tristan Schukraft
MISTR
A technology entrepreneur and one-time aspiring politician. Tristan's first company ID90 Travel, helped the airline industry transition to 100% e-ticketing, and today as the founder of MISTR Tristan is trying to help end HIV epidemic leveraging telemedicine.
Russ Henrichsen
Inclusive Funeral Care LLC
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Inclusive Funeral Care is Chicago’s affordable boutique cremation and funeral center. We are not at all your traditional funeral home setting! We plan anything from the simplest of cremations to deeply traditional funerals to the most personalized Celebrations of Life. We work compassionately to ensure you and your loved-one’s wishes are met. We are here to assist you and can handle as much or as little as you like. Brooke Benjamin and Russ Henrichsen have 40 years combined experience. We can also assist in pre-planning and are licensed to set up funeral trust.
Wanake schaeffer
CHICAGO FLAVAS
CEO
Joseph Russell
Golden Corridor Family YMCA
Chief Operations Officer
Monikka Colbert
Lockton
Manager, Midwest Design Services
Tanya Mishigian
U.S. Poker & Casino Parties
Director of Sales
Tyris Manney
Tyris Manney Beauty
CEO/Founder