Chicago Building Congress

Elevate your summer networking at CBC’s annual Gibsons Italia Rooftop Event! 🏙️✨

Join professionals from across Chicago’s construction industry for an evening of rooftop views, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and meaningful connection along the Chicago River. Hosted by the CBC Future Leaders Committee, this popular annual event sells out every year, and space is limited.

Guests can also participate in a Prize Drawing benefiting the FLC Scholarship Fund, featuring prizes such as a twosome at the 2027 CBC Scholarship Fund Golf Classic, a flat-screen TV, and tickets to the 2027 FLC Winter Get-Together. Prize Drawing tickets are available during registration.

Secure your spot today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

CBC extends our sincere thanks to outgoing Board members Dan Allen, Executive Director at Construction Industry Service Corporation, and Paul Helmer, President and Owner of KREZ Group.

We are grateful for their leadership, time, and dedication to CBC and Chicago’s construction community. Please join us in thanking Dan and Paul for their service and continued commitment to the industry!

Make an impact on the river and on the next generation of industry leaders. 🌊

Join the CBC Future Leaders Committee on Saturday, July 25 for Chicago River Action Day, a member-exclusive volunteer opportunity hosted in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River.

CBC members will come together at River Park West for a morning of litter pickup, connection, and community impact along the Chicago River. Spots are limited to 25 volunteers, and registration is required — so don’t wait to claim your place!

Looking for another way to contribute? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Help make this philanthropic event possible while supporting CBC Future Leaders programming. 🌟

Register to volunteer or become a sponsor today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Yesterday morning, the CBC IDEA Committee hosted Inclusive Workforce Development: Creating Mentorship and Leadership.

Thank you to our attendees for joining us for a meaningful morning of conversation, connection, and actionable insight around building a more inclusive and sustainable workforce in Chicago’s construction industry!

We are especially grateful to our moderator, Ta Juana Tang of Tandem Ventures, and our panelists, Jackie Gallo of Revolution Workshop, Lark Jackson of Chicago Women in Trades, and Dominique Jones of Tools Up Foundation, for sharing their time, perspectives, and expertise.

Through education, outreach, and year-round programming, the CBC IDEA Committee remains committed to promoting equal opportunity and participation across the Chicagoland construction industry.

📸 View more photos from the event on our media page: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Join us next week for the CBC IDEA Committee’s Summer Panel & Networking Breakfast – Inclusive Workforce Development: Creating Mentorship and Leadership.

Hear from industry leaders at organizations creating real impact through pre-apprenticeship training, workforce access, mentorship, and leadership development.

From practical strategies to real-world experiences, this discussion will explore how companies can foster more sustainable and inclusive pathways across the industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry.

🔗 Register today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress