Attend the 2023 YEA! Investor Panel
Join us on March 21st at 4:30pm to see each YEA! girl pitch their business idea with the possibility to tap into a $10K + pool of seed funding!
Business Blast
REGISTER FOR BUSINESS BLAST TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!The Business Blast series helps you workshop the biggest challenges you are facing in your business in a small group setting, guided by a startup mentor. We will cover topics ranging from messaging to marketing channels to financials and KPIs. Business Blast is for girls who are…
Reserve tickets for our Fall FUNdraiser today!
Last year’s Summer FUNdraiser was such a success that we’ve decided to bring you more throughout 2022! Make sure to mark your calendars for our Fall FUNdraiser today! We can’t wait to see you there!
Golf With Us on August 29th!
Join us on August 29th for our Golf Outing! As the Greater River North Business Association’s 2022 charity partner, we are co-hosting a Golf Outing at the Ravinia Golf Club on August 29th. Reserve your tickets at the link below and follow the prompts to complete payment. Proceeds will go toward out 150k fundraising campaign…
Virtual YEA! Information & Meditation Session
Join us on September 7th for a virtual YEA! info and meditation session! Join us for a free one hour Zoom session with YEA! Instructor Rachel Gitlevich and YEA! Investor Panel winners Rhea and Jolie of JAYA Meditation! You’ll learn more about our Young Entrepreneur’s Program for 6th grade-12th grade girls while also participating…
Announcing our 2022 FUNdraisers
Last year’s Summer FUNdraiser was such a success that we’ve decided to bring your 3 more throughout 2022! More information about these events is forthcoming, but make sure to mark your calendars today! We can’t wait to see you there!
Fireside Chat with Emily Smith and Khalilah Lyons
Who Open to all Female Strong supporters, YEA! Program parents, those interested in learning more about our mission and programs for girls What Join us as our Founder, Emily Smith chats with Khalilah Lyons of Candidly Connected (and Female Strong Board Member!) about the history of her business, having open and difficult conversations with your…
CEO Roundtable 2022
When? February 15th, 2022 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST Who? Open to all that support our mission, YEA! Students and their families Where? Zoom. Link available after registration What? Our annual YEA! CEO Roundtable event brings together high-profile Chicago women business leaders for an informal discussion about their lives, careers, and what they love…
Young Professionals Holiday Cookie Exchange
Celebrate the holidays with other female professionals while also supporting an incredible cause!
All you have to do is bring 24 cookies to share and you’ll end up going home with a bag full of delicious treats from the other guests! And we won’t judge if you’re not a baker and have to stop by Trader Joe’s on your way
YEA! INVESTOR PANEL 2022
The Investor Panel is the highlight of our YEA! year. Our YEA! girls have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of business leaders with the possibility of receiving startup funding for their businesses.