Upcoming Events
March 19th, 2026 Oak Brook, IL
Join us for the FIRST event of 2026!
Join the AWI Chicago Chapter for March Madness and MINI-GOLFING!Get your game face ready! We're bringing good vibes only as you play our fun, tech-infused mini golf perfect for everyone to build lasting memories and relationships. Come join us at the one and only, Oakbrook Center.
All that fun and concentration will work up an appetite too - our passionate chefs & bartenders will tantalize your taste buds with flavors from around the globe. So, get your game face ready for a perfect outing of friendly competition, drinks and dining.
Your tickets includes mini-golf, food AND drink tickets!
NCAA bracket play info to come!
Past Events
November 13th, 2025 Oak Brook, IL
TABLETOP PRODUCT SHOWCASE EVENT
AWI Chicago is excited to host our Tabletop Product Showcase Event this November. It’s a great time to get back in front of the Chapter to network, display and distribute information regarding your new products and services while enjoying dinner, bowling, and bocce ball. Sign up for our last event of the year now.Want to purchase a tabletop or a premium sponsorship?
Cost Per Tabletop: $250 (Tabletops are limited and do not include per person cost. Tabletop setup starts at 4:15pm)
Sponsorships:
• Bar Sponsorship: $500 (Two Spots Available)
• Bowling Sponsorship: $500 (Two Spots Available)
• Bowling Shoe Sponsorship: $250
• Bocce Ball Sponsorship: $350
REGISTRATION CLOSED
August 7th, 2025 Chicago, IL
Revolution Workshop Tour & Presentation
Please join the AWI Chicago Chapter for a tour of Revolution Workshop with an AWI IS presentation and happy hour to follow.
June 26th, 2025 West Chicago, IL
Annual Golf Outing
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Network with fellow chapter members while enjoying a day filled with golf, food, beverages, prizes and fun! Bring a customer, friend or deserving employees for a rejuvenating day on the golf course.
This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
March 13th, 2025 Rosemont, IL
March Madness
Food, drinks, & gamesPresentation from Federated on Hire-Retain and Develop Future Leaders
Early Sign up for the AWI Chicago Chapter March Madness Bracket – 50/50 pot with proceeds going to Scholarships & Grants
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
November 13th, 2024 Des Plaines, IL
AWI CHICAGO PROJECT SHOWCASE
AWI Chicago is excited to host our Project Showcase Event this November. It’s a great time to get back in front of the Chapter to network, learn and distribute information regarding your new products and services while enjoying food, drinks, and the casino. Sign up for our last event of the year now!This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
June 27th, 2024 West Chicago, IL
2024 Annual Golf Outing
Network with fellow chapter members while enjoying a day filled with golf, food, beverages, prizes and fun! Bring a customer, friend or deserving employees for a rejuvenating day on the golf course.Cash bar and snacks will proceed lunch beginning at approximately 2:00PM.
Golf package includes practice facilities with range balls, locker room and showers.
Valuable prizes will be raffled off during lunch and this year’s outing will feature lucrative “Closest to the Pin” contests, a grand raffle prize of $1,000 and a long drive professional!
This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
July 25th, 2024 Maywood, IL
Mid-Summer Shop Tours
Join us for a fun day in and out of the sun as we visit Aetna Building Solutions and Sierra Forest Products for Shop Tours.RSVP BY FRIDAY, JULY 19
This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
March 21st, 2024 Wood Dale, IL
Spring Networking and Team Building
Build connections, share insights, and foster relationships while enjoying a round of golf with the AWI Chicago community!This event is now closed. Check back for our next great adventure!
September 28th, 2023 Chicago, IL
Happy Hour & AIA Design Night
Join fellow AWI Chicago members for heavy drinks and appetizers at Avli on the Park, followed by a quick walk to Harris Theatre for the Awards Ceremony at AIA Chicago! Please note you will need to purchase 2 tickets. One for the Happy Hour with AWI and One for AIA Design Night. Total cost is $35.This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
October 19th, 2023 Oak Brook, IL
Tabletop Product Showcase Event
AWI Chicago is excited to host our Tabletop Product Showcase Event this November. It’s a great time to get back in front of the Chapter to network, display and distribute information regarding your new products and services while enjoying dinner, bowling, and bocce ball.This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
June 29th, 2023 Chicago, IL
2023 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING!
Network with fellow chapter members while enjoying a day filled with golf, food, beverages, prizes and fun! Bring a customer, friend or deserving employees for a rejuvenating day on the golf course.Join us next year for the golf outing!
May 11th, 2023 Oak Brook, IL
Fiesta de Mayo - Taco Party!
Join fellow AWI Chicago members at Blanco Cocina & Cantina for tacos, margaritas and a Fire Prevention presentation from Travis Antcliff from Federated Insurance. Fire Prevention is a major concern that is too often overlooked by business owners. This is not just a Federated issue, but an entire insurance industry concern as both frequency and severity of fires is off the charts right now.This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
March 9th, 2023 Elk Grove Village, IL
Demonstration and Networking with AWI Chicago and Cosentino
RSVP today to our first AWI Chicago event of 2023!Join fellow AWI Chicago members at Cosentino’s Elk Grove Showroom to get a firsthand demonstration of cladding Dekton (ultracompact stone) to cabinets using Raimondi tools. In addition to the demonstration, appetizers and drinks will be served.
This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
November 10th, 2022 Oak Brook, IL
Final Event of 2022!
Get your game face ready! We're bringing good vibes only as you play our fun, tech-infused mini golf perfect for everyone from pairs to parties in unique event spaces. Come eat, drink and have fun with fellow AWI Chicago members!This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
September 12th, 2022 Chicago, IL
DESIGNIGHT 2022
FREE EVENT!Join the AWI Chicago Chapter at AIA Designight 2022 celebrating local projects with the design community. We will have a special spot for AWI Chicago members with treats to share!
EVENT INFO: https://www.aiachicago.org/awards/designight-2022/
This event is now closed. Check back for the next great adventure!
June 16th, 2022 Chicago, IL
Annual Golf Outing!
Network with fellow chapter members while enjoying a day filled with golf, food, beverages, prizes and fun! Bring a customer, friend or deserving employees for a rejuvenating day on the golf course.Join us next year for the Annual Golf Outing!
March 24th, 2022 ZOOM,
MILLWORK: "HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?"
“How did they DO that?” is another way of asking the question. A conversation with three millwork companies, each presenting a recent project and discussing the logistics of the fabrication and assembly of a prominent detail. Topics in the conversation may include detail development and documentation, material selection, fabrication techniques, sustainability awareness and achievement and/or the collaboration with designers, architects, suppliers and craftsmen.MILLWORK: "HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?" Event is now closed!
March 24th, 2022 Lombard, IL
March Madness Networking Happy Hour
Heavy appetizers, beer and wine will be served.March Madness Networking Event is now closed!
April 7th, 2022 Elk Grove Village, IL
Advanced Estimating Seminar APR 7-8
The Advanced Estimating Seminar focuses on equipping attendees with tools and knowledge to improve the efficiency of your estimating department.This event is now closed!
The Advanced Estimating Seminar focuses on equipping attendees with tools and knowledge to improve the efficiency of your estimating department.
February 25th, 2021 ZOOM,
Virtual Panel Presentation Part 2 | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Effective June 1, 2020 AWI Released a Revolutionary New Architectural Wood Casework Standard.Please join us for an open discussion about what this new standard means…or can do for you…the Millworker…the Specifier…and the Owner. This one hour event will feature candid discussion about how to understand, access, and make the standards work for all.
We have an excellent panel of Construction Industry Experts to describe their reactions and thoughts about the practical impact of the standards…as well as take your questions.
Effective June 1, 2020 AWI Released a Revolutionary New Architectural Wood Casework Standard.
Please join us for an open discussion about what this new standard means…or can do for you…the Millworker…the Specifier…and the Owner. This one hour event will feature candid discussion about how to understand, access, and make the standards work for all.
We have an excellent panel of Construction Industry Experts to describe their reactions and thoughts about the practical impact of the standards…as well as take your questions.
June 10th, 2021 Chicago, IL
2021 GARY TAEGER MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Network with fellow chapter members while enjoying a day filled with golf, food, beverages, prizes and fun! Bring a customer, friend or deserving employees for a rejuvenating day on the golf course.The Annual golf outing registration is now closed! We look forward to next year!
August 6th, 2021 Rosemont, IL
Swing By for a Night of Baseball & Networking!
All AWI member’s family, friends and kids are welcome to attend!- Chicago Dogs vs. Sioux Falls Canaries
- Friday, August 6 / 6:00PM (Game Starts at 7:05pm)
- Rivers Stadium Club inside Impact Field, 9800 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
- Premium Dinner Buffet, Beer, Wine and Soda
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November 11th, 2021 Elk Grove Village, IL
Financial Management Seminar
Sebastien DesMarais, Hollywood WoodworkGordon Giffin, Giffin Interior & Fixture, Inc.
Tim Northup, Stiles Machinery
Spend 2 days learning to manage your business through your financials. Learn the fundamentals about your financial statements and capture meaningful information from the balance sheet and income and cash flow statements.
Click below for more info and to register!
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November 17th, 2021 Oak Brook, IL
TableTop Product Showcase Event
AWI Chicago is excited to host our Tabletop Product Showcase Event this November! It’s a great time to get back in front of the Chapter to network, display and distribute information regarding your new products and services while enjoying dinner, bowling, and bocce ball.Click below to register!