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• February: Cowork & Connect

  • When
    4 Feb 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Ambler: 216 N. Peoria St

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  Cowork & Connect @ Good Ambler

  Hosted by Next Gen Events Collective

  Good Ambler | Tuesday, February 4 | 2:00–5:00 PM

  Work together. Connect naturally.

  Join Next Gen Events Collective (NGEC) for Cowork & Connect, a casual coworking afternoon at Good Ambler in the West Loop.

  This is a low-pressure, come-as-you-are gathering where you can get work done alongside other event, marketing, hospitality, and creative professionals. No formal agenda, no forced networking. We're creating a shared space to focus, ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and make genuine connections.

  Whether you stay for an hour or settle in for the full afternoon, this event is all about collaboration, conversation, and community.

  Attendance is free. Coffee and food available for purchase.

  We are limited to 15 spots. 

  Event Highlights:

  • Casual coworking at Good Ambler
  • Open collaboration and idea sharing
  • Ask questions, get feedback, or problem-solve together
  • Connect with Chicago’s next generation of event, marketing, and creative professionals

  Bring your laptop, grab a coffee, and come see what your industry peers are up to. 

  
  

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• March: After Work Networking

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  After Work Connections
  Hosted by Next Gen Events Collective

  TBD Location | Tuesday, March 18 | 5:30–7:30 PM

  Relax. Connect. Keep it casual.

  Join Next Gen Events Collective for a casual after-work networking meetup at a local bar. This is a low-pressure gathering designed to help you connect with other event, marketing, hospitality, and creative professionals in an easy, social setting.

  There is no agenda or formal programming. Come straight from work, grab a drink, and connect at your own pace. Whether you stay for one drink or the full two hours, the focus is on genuine conversation and building relationships.

  Attendance is free. Drinks and food available for purchase.

  Event Highlights:

  • Casual after-work networking
  • Meet Chicago’s next generation of event, marketing, hospitality, and creative professionals
  • No formal programming
  • Come as you are and make real connections.

  
  

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