1. Community Relations – Governmental Affairs – Politics
The Chicago Area Public Affairs Group
Chicago’s Network of Public Affairs Professionals
The Chicago Area Public Affairs Group is Chicago’s most close-knit networking and mentorship
community. Founded in 1968, we are committed to connecting the area’s thought leaders across
the public affairs community. We host monthly events featuring industry leaders discussing
topics as diverse as the field of public affairs itself with candid and open discourse on current
issues. It is our mission to actively advance and foster the public affairs profession by building
networks and facilitating conversation.
Events – Monthly Luncheons Hosted at the Union League Club of Chicago
Join us to share a meal with your colleagues and discuss timely topics in the field of public affairs.
Tickets are available individually or by tables of eight. A reduced ticket price is available to all CAPAG members.
Types of Membership – Community Engagement with Public Affairs Professionals
The CAPAG community includes the brightest, most innovative professionals in politics, community relations and
public affairs. Join CAPAG to expand your network, advance our field, participate in a mentorship and be
recognized as a leader. Our members represent the government, politics and corporate communications fields.
Participate at any of our three levels:
General Member – All Experience Levels Welcome
 Meet other professionals in your field, share tips and build relationships
 Participate in open forums with leaders in the public affairs industry
 Enjoy lunch with our intimate professional community
 Gain access to our exclusive membership directory
 Take advantage of discounted rates for all CAPAG events
Committee Member – Available to All Members
 Increase your membership involvement by joining one of our three committees: Programs,
Membership or Marketing and Communications
 Exercise your skills by taking an active role in the development and advancement of CAPAG
Sponsor – All the Benefits of Membership, plus
 Recognition at all events and on all CAPAG materials
 Promotion for your organization among the region’s public affairs community
 Further discounted price for all event tickets
Join our current Premier Sponsors:
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. – Advanced Care Services, Inc. – Chicago Association of
REALTORS – Community Behavioral Healthcare Association – Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies
Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications – JP Morgan Chase & Co. – Knight E/A, Inc. –McPherson
Public Affairs Group – Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council – Metro Strategies, Inc.
Northwestern Medicine – T-Mobile – The Union League Club – Walgreen Co.
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