Celebrate Social Enterprise with Gov. Pat Quinn and Marc Lane

65 West Jackson Boulevard,Chicago IL 60604

10 November, 2022

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Are you interested in creating a more socially impactful economy? We’re thrilled to announce our kick-off event and webinar— a fireside chat between former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Attorney & Author Marc J. Lane. Join us virtually or in-person on Nov 10th as we network and explore important topics including: How can businesses strike the right balance between profit and purpose?What resources are available in Illinois for mission-driven entrepreneurs? In this time of polarization, do you see social enterprise as common ground, an opportunity for factions to come together for a common cause?How do you see the role of so-called impact investors who seek returns not only in dollars, but also in measurable social impact?How do government units learn from one another’s experiences and successes? And how might we best scale that thought leadership?Join us to celebrate the growth, success, and future of social entrepreneurship in the Chicagoland area as well as usher in a new phase of growth for the future of the social enterprise movement. Virtual tickets are also available and you will have the opportunity to network with others on Zoom, and we will live stream the event. Patrick J. Quinn, Jr., a lifelong social activist and champion of citizens and consumers, served as Illinois’ State Treasurer, its Lt. Governor and, from 2009 to 2015, its Governor. As Governor, Mr. Quinn signed legislation authorizing the organization of the state’s Benefit Corporations and Low-profit-Limited Liability Companies and launched Illinois’ first Pay-for-Success (Social Impact Bond) program. Crediting Pat Quinn’s many contributions to the state’s evolving social impact ecosystem, Marc Lane describes Illinois as the “Delaware of Social Enterprise.” Marc J. Lane is a nationally recognized business, nonprofit and tax attorney who represents social enterprises and their stakeholders. He chaired Gov. Quinn’s Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise and serves as Vice Chair of the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation. Mr. Lane is the author of 36 books including Social Enterprise: Empowering Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs (American Bar Association) and The Mission-Driven Venture: Business Solutions to the World's Most Vexing Social Problems (John Wiley and Sons). Marc Lane is the President of Social Enterprise Chicago. Social Enterprise Chicago is a convener, a collaborator, and a catalyst. Its mission is to help drive positive social change through market-based strategies. Not only does Social Enterprise Chicago provide cutting-edge technical assistance and capacity-building support to mission-driven ventures. It also brings together decision-makers representing all the stakeholders in the evolving social-impact ecosystem – social entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, traditional businesses, investors, philanthropists, foundations, lenders, academics, public policymakers, and the professions. More information to come. Stay tuned by signing up for our email list at www.socentchi.com. Schedule: 5PM - 6PM: Cocktail Hour 6PM - 7PM: Fireside Chat with Gov. Pat Quinn and Marc Lane 7PM - 8PM: Closing and Networking FULL SERVICE CASH BAR HORS D’OEUVRES: Antipasti Skewer Smoked Salmon Crepe Roulade Korean Steak Taco Baked Wild Mushroom Tart Sesame Chicken Satay, Sesame Sauce