REFF Chicago upcoming events

REFF Member Happy Hour | August 2026 (08/26/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

REFF Working Moms | Mothership River Cruise (09/02/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

CREDA Farewell to Summer Networking Event (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join industry professionals at the 14th Annual Farewell to Summer Networking Event. As a REFF member, you are entitled to a discounted ticket ($90 v $125)! We look forward to gathering outside on the river for a great evening filled with networking, food and drinks.

Location:
River Park at TheMART
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL

Schedule of Events:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking, Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres

Registration Fee:

Members of AIRE, CCIM, CoreNet, IWIRE, NAIOP, NICAR,
REFF, SPIRE, The Goldie Initiative & ULI – $90.00
NAIOP Chicago Developing Leader Members – $75.00
Nonmembers – $125.00
*Price includes drinks & hors d’oeuvres

Register Online

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2025

REFF Fitness | Kayaking (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Tickets prices include service charge and admin fees, and are non-refundable
Questions? Contact: lexi@midloch.com

Fall 2026 REFF Dine Arounds (09/23/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Golf Outing & Happy Hour (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

REFF Golf Outing

Friday, September 25th

Check in at 1:30 pm

9 holes of golf & optional happy hour at Clocktower Cafe

Join fellow REFF members for networking and golf at the scenic Sydney Marovitz lakefront golf course. The first 9-hole tee time is at 2 pm. Following golf, we'll gather at the Clocktower Café on the course.

All skill levels welcome!

Ticket price includes: golf, cart rental, and two drinks from Clocktower Cafe.

Golf clubs are available for rent for an additional charge of $25. Please see instructions in registration confirmation email on how to reserve.

Questions? Please contact Shannon and Jackie (HERE).

Additional information regarding foursomes and tee times will be released closer to the event date.

*Note, we are limited to 20 participants, so please claim your spot early if you are interested in attending!

Habitat for Humanity Women Build REFF Team 2026! (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REFF's Habitat for Humanity Women Build Team is back!

Spaces Limited - Sign Up by Friday, August 7th

Sign up on the REFF fundraising page by clicking the link above and then click the “Join Our Team” button to register.

Can't join the team? Donate today!

REFF & The Goldie Initiative Lunch & Learn (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The Goldie Initiative, in partnership with REFF, invites you to a special Lunch & Learn event featuring Lisa Konieczka, our 2026 Shero Award Winner.

Join us for an inspiring conversation moderated by REFF Member Vera Halicki!

Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 11:30am – 1:30pm (lunch will be provided)
Location: BMO Tower - 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL

Networking - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Formal Program with Welcome from BMO - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conclusion Networking - 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Purchase your ticket HERE!

Feel free to email Megan Abraham at mabraham@goldieinitiative.org for any questions.

2026 REFF Holiday Party (12/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT