Recap
The Q4 edition of the SITE Chicago Newsletter celebrates a season of connection, growth, leadership, and giving back — highlighting signature events, Young Leaders momentum, member milestones, and an exciting look ahead to 2026.
🚋 Holly Trolley 2025: “’Twas a Groovy Night!”
SITE Chicago’s 11th Annual Holly Trolley, a three-time award-winning holiday tradition, brought together Chicagoland’s incentive professionals for an unforgettable evening of festive networking and celebration. Guests cruised the city on themed trolleys featuring disco vibes, holiday cocktails, delicious bites, and live entertainment, with exclusive stops at Allium by Blue Plate and Wrigley Field’s 1914 Club. The night buzzed with energy, collaboration, and community spirit, made possible by dedicated volunteers and an incredible lineup of sponsors.
👩💼 Young Leaders: Connecting & Giving Back
SITE Chicago’s Young Leaders Committee continued to thrive in 2025 with curated programs designed to foster connection and professional growth. Highlights included a highly successful Young Leaders Co-Workday at Convene’s Monroe Street location, featuring breakout sessions on cross-generational networking, strategic gifting, and an engaging panel discussion. New Young Leaders Receptions launched ahead of major chapter events, helping first-time attendees build confidence and connections — with more planned in 2026, including the annual Feed My Starving Children volunteer event.
🎓 Education & Membership Milestones
Education remained front and center with engaging programs focused on contracting, negotiation, and professional development. SITE Chicago closed 2025 with a record-setting membership year, nearing 300 members — a testament to the strength, relevance, and momentum of the chapter. New initiatives like SITE Circles offered smaller, interactive virtual meetups that deepened member connections and will continue into 2026.
🧢 Traveling Will Takes the Spotlight
Meet Traveling Will, SITE Chicago’s ambassador and ultimate travel companion. From coast to coast — and beyond — Will represents teamwork, fun, and the spirit of SITE Chicago, popping up in photos from member travels worldwide. Members are invited to take Will along on future adventures and share his journey.
💼 Leadership Reflections & the Road Ahead
Outgoing President Nancy McFadyen, CIS, reflected on a year of record-setting events, educational growth, and strong volunteer leadership across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Incoming President Kelly Fuller shared her vision for 2026 — maintaining high-impact programming while streamlining processes, strengthening infrastructure, and continuing to deliver exceptional value to members.
🗓️ What’s Next in 2026
SITE Chicago heads into 2026 with a dynamic slate of events, including:
- Annual General Meeting – January 29, Chicago
- Young Leaders Feed My Starving Children – February
- Michigan, Wisconsin & Chicago networking events
- Summer Education Meeting & Grand Slam Baseball Event
- Fall Education & CSR programs
- 12th Annual Holly Trolley – December 1, 2026
🤝 Partner With SITE Chicago
Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 are now available, offering meaningful ways to engage with SITE Chicago’s growing and energized community.
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