Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Pizza, Vino & Game Night
Zen Conference Room, 3634 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago
Milly’s pan pizza, wine, San Pellegrino, music and games—foosball, darts, basketball hoops and pinball—with friendly competition all evening.
A look back
Past events.
Wine tastings, expert panels, game nights and weekly breakfasts—CIAP gatherings are where professional ambition, Italian heritage and a good introduction meet. Here are a few from the CIAP calendar.
September 8, 2026
Piemonte Wine Tasting
Zen Conference Room, Logan Square, Chicago
An evening of wines from Italy’s Piemonte region with heavy appetizers and professional networking, guided by professional wine educator Alicia Barrett.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1st Annual Small Business Expert Panel
Pompei Restaurant, Chicago
The first edition of CIAP’s Small Business Expert Panel—an educational evening highlighting successful Chicagoland Italian-American business professionals.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
3rd Annual Real Estate & Wealth Networking Panel
Carlucci Ristorante, Rosemont
An evening panel on real estate, finance and wealth moderated by Enza Raineri, CEO of Enza Raineri & Associates, with featured guest speakers.
…and every week.
Weekly CIAP Breakfast Meetings
Members meet weekly to connect, share leads and hear guest speakers over breakfast.
Wine Down Wednesday
Casual midweek gatherings for networking, member stories and celebrating successes.
Want the next invitation? Join CIAP or stop by a weekly breakfast—there is always room at the table.
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