CLVR LABs™ is flipping the format. We’re building real culture-first networking spaces for founders, creatives, vendors, and professionals who want more than a handshake — they want momentum.
🔑 What Makes a Networking Event Actually Worth It?
- Curated crowd: Aligned minds. Creative energy. Mutual growth.
- Built-in follow-through: No cold intros. Real conversations spark real collaborations.
- Culture + business fusion: Music, mission, fashion, food — because business doesn’t live in a vacuum.
🌆 CLVR-Approved Networking Events in Chicago (2025)
1. CLVR LABs™ Creative Business Meetups
We’re hosting intimate, impact-focused events that draw the city’s most tapped-in creators and brand builders. Every event is built to make something happen — not just fill a calendar.
- July 27: Cannabis + Creators @ Chitiva Lounge, West Loop
- Aug 9: Yacht Networking Party — Lake Michigan
- Ongoing: Pop-up mixers, vendor showcases, and more
- Apply to vend or connect with our team
2. 2112 Chicago at Fort Knox Studios
Media, music, and tech creatives collide here. Great space for anyone building across audio, production, and entrepreneurship. Apply ahead — most events are members-only or RSVP only.
3. The Hatchery’s Entrepreneur Series
If you’re in food or product-based businesses, The Hatchery’s programming delivers serious value — mentorship, infrastructure, and true networking beyond the buzzwords.
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- Chicago Creative Cannabis Networking Events (2025)
- Professional Networking Events in Chicago Worth Attending
- Chicago’s Hottest Vendor & Creative Events — The 2025 Power Guide
- Free Networking Events in Chicago: The 2025 Guide
⚡ Business Networking That Hits Different
Forget suits and elevator pitches. If you’re looking for a space to:
- 📸 Show up as your *whole* brand
- 🗣️ Talk shop *and* story
- 🚀 Meet people who actually follow up
You’re already in the right ecosystem.

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