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• Holiday Coffee, Cocktails & Connections

  • When
    11/13/2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    CoCo & Blu Cafe, Arlington Heights

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  Join us for Holiday Coffee, Cocktails & Connections on November 13 at CoCo & Blu in Arlington Heights! This casual evening is all about catching up, strengthening relationships, and welcoming the holiday season with fellow CFE members. Appetizers and desserts will be provided, and a cash bar will be available from 5:30–7:30 PM. Come connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting!

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• The Uncertain Future of Healthcare

  • When
    11/19/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual on Zoom

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  The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was passed by Congress in 2010 with only Democratic votes and its legality has been argued before the Supreme Court on three different occasions.  The Act transformed the individual insurance marketplace, led to Medicaid expansion in most states and also changed almost all group coverage through employers and unions.

  The enhanced premium tax credits which were established by the 2021 American Rescue Act and continued through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 more than doubled the number of Americans covered on the individual market. The good news, more Americans than ever are covered by healthcare; and the bad news, it is an extremely expensive endeavor.  The slated expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits this year has resulted in a total stalemate in Congress and the longest federal government shutdown in history.

  Join us for a conversation with Maura Carley and Eileen Wilson of Healthcare Navigation, both healthcare experts, for a discussion of the ACA’s history and the challenges faced by Americans due to our tumultuous healthcare policy environment and its uncertain future. The session will also explore how federal initiatives and policy updates over time have affected healthcare affordability and accessibility, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by individuals and families navigating insurance options today.

  This virtual event is designed for women leaders seeking to deepen their understanding of healthcare policy and its practical implications for their organizations.

  
  

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• Holiday Brunch

  • When
    12/07/2025
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    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Joan Rockey's Home

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  Celebrate the holiday season with CFE at the Annual Holiday Brunch hosted by CFE members Joan Rockey and Barbara Best. Members will gather for good food, conversation and an optional holiday gift exchange at Joan Rockey's home located in Oak Park.
  

  Wine, water, soda and coffee will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer, salad/side, main dish, or dessert.

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• West Suburban Book Club

  • When
    01/13/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Antico Posto, 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

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  Join fellow Chicago Finance Exchange members on Tuesday, January 13, for a social discussion of the book, The Queens of Crime, by Marie Benedict. 

  London, 1930. The five greatest women crime writers have banded together to form a secret society with a single goal: to show they are no longer willing to be treated as second-class citizens by their male counterparts in the legendary Detection Club. Led by the formidable Dorothy L. Sayers, the group includes Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. They call themselves the Queens of Crime. Their plan? Solve an actual murder, that of a young woman found strangled in a park in France, who may have connections leading to the highest levels of the British establishment. 

  Enjoy great company, delicious food, and a lively discussion. Whether you've finished the book or are just curious, all are welcome to join the conversation!

  
  

  
  

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• Annual Meeting & Winter Social

  • When
    01/22/2026
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    East Bank Club of Chicago

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  Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Social. We will gather at the East Bank Club to kick off the new year with friends, food, and fabulous conversations. Members will vote to approve the 2026-2027 board slate and leadership will share an update on what CFE has planned for the coming year.

  Regular Members: No Charge
  Retired & Non-Resident Members: $125
  Prospective member guests are welcome if pre-qualified by the membership committee.
  

  
  

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