Shake the Tree: Network & Navigate: A Quarterly Entrepreneur Meet-Up Series
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Taste 2222
222 N. Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606, United States (US)
About the Event
SHAKE THE TREE
Network & Navigate: A Quarterly Black Entrepreneur Meet-Up Series
Not another mixer.
This is where relationships turn into revenue.
Shake the Tree is a high-impact, relationship-driven meet-up designed for entrepreneurs who are serious about growth, visibility, and intentional connection.
This is not a room full of random business cards.
This is a curated ecosystem where founders, operators, consultants, creatives, and business leaders gather to:
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Build real relationships
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Strengthen reputation capital
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Generate aligned opportunities
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Expand their network with purpose
When the right people gather with intention, momentum follows.
Featured Organization Spotlight
This session will feature the Entrepreneurial Development and Leadership Institute (EDLI).
EDLI is committed to advancing entrepreneurial leadership and economic development within the Black business community. During this gathering, we will:
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Spotlight EDLI’s mission and impact
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Highlight opportunities for engagement and collaboration
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Create entrepreneur profiles to increase visibility and connection within the ecosystem
This is about more than networking — it’s about being seen, positioned, and connected within a broader growth framework.
What Makes This Different
This is a repeatable, intentional quarterly series — not a one-off event.
Each gathering is designed to help you:
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Connect beyond surface-level introductions
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Position your expertise strategically
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Identify partnership and revenue opportunities
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Leave with clarity on your next relationship move
The goal isn’t to collect contacts.
It’s to create leverage.
Who Should Attend
This room is designed for:
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Growth-focused founders
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Established entrepreneurs
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Consultants & advisors
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Creatives building scalable brands
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Operators expanding influence
- Side-Hustlers
If you are actively building and ready to expand your network with intention — this is for you.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, March 25
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
📍 Taste 2222
222 N. Canal St., Chicago, IL
Space is intentionally limited to preserve a quality connection.
What to Expect
✔ Structured connection moments
✔ Intentional introductions
✔ Strategic conversations
✔ Entrepreneur visibility profiles
✔ An elevated networking environment
✔ A room built for momentum
Bring one intentional introduction you’re prepared to make.
Seats are limited.
Curated room. Real outcomes.
Register today — and come ready to shake the tree.
Location
Taste 2222
222 N. Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606, United States (US)
Date and Time
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Sales Ended
Organizer
NBMBAA Chicago Chapter
The CCNBMBAA is a professional Organization that serves as a resource for communicating information and ideas among Black Executives, Entrepreneurs, Educators, and Students in the Chicago area who are interested in improving the effectiveness of Black businesses and Black business professionals. The goals and objectives of the CCNBMBAA are:
- Establish and maintain an effective information and communications network which will serve the membership and the business community.
- Provide continuing business education as a means of improving and maintaining the skills and effectiveness of the members and support the efforts of those planning to pursue advanced business degrees.
- Provide scholarships for those intending to pursue business related degrees.
- Encourage scholarly research in those areas of business which affect the Black community.
- Provide a service to the community, whenever requested, managerial and technical assistance to Black Entrepreneurs and businesses.
Organizer
NBMBAA Chicago Chapter
The CCNBMBAA is a professional Organization that serves as a resource for communicating information and ideas among Black Executives, Entrepreneurs, Educators, and Students in the Chicago area who are interested in improving the effectiveness of Black businesses and Black business professionals. The goals and objectives of the CCNBMBAA are:
- Establish and maintain an effective information and communications network which will serve the membership and the business community.
- Provide continuing business education as a means of improving and maintaining the skills and effectiveness of the members and support the efforts of those planning to pursue advanced business degrees.
- Provide scholarships for those intending to pursue business related degrees.
- Encourage scholarly research in those areas of business which affect the Black community.
- Provide a service to the community, whenever requested, managerial and technical assistance to Black Entrepreneurs and businesses.
