Chapter Happenings

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Stay up to date on what’s happening across the Insights Association’s network of Chapters. With events spanning more than 35 metro areas in the U.S. and Canada, Chapters provide unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and community building. From conferences and webinars to social gatherings, Chapter Happenings bring members together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen professional connections.

West Chapter

October 22

Ventura County Insights Social

When: October 22
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 PM PST
Location: Tarantula Hill Brewery, Thousand Oaks, CA, 244 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA
Fee: $20 for members/$40 for non-members

Join IA West Chapter and the Ventura County insights community for drinks, food, and time with others working across research and insights.

Whether you work in research every day, support the work behind the scenes, or simply want to spend some time with others in the industry, you’re invited!

Registration includes food and two drinks

North Central Chapter

October 28

Minneapolis Political Brand Strategy Roundtable

When: October 28
Time: 6 PM EST
Location: Black Sheep Minneapolis
600 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Contribute your ideas to a roundtable discussion regarding the brand strategies of the 2 main political parties leading up to the November 3rd election. This is NOT a debate, but more of an analysis among researchers of the underlying motivations that the 2 parties are appealing to, as revealed by their messaging, positions and actions.

North Central Chapter

October 29

Engaging the Next Generation: Findings from the North Central Chapter's Gen Z Research

When: October 29
Time: 1 PM EST
Location: Webinar - Online
Fee: Free

What does the next generation expect from professional organizations, career development opportunities, and industry communities? How do the perspectives of students compare to those of early-career professionals? And what can we learn from both engaged and non-engaged individuals about the future of professional associations?

North Atlantic Chapter

October 30

Rhode Island Metro Coffee Connect

When: October 30
Time: 9 - 10:30 AM EST
Location: Maven's Delicatessen, 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Fee: Free

Start your Friday morning with great coffee, delicious breakfast, and engaging conversations with fellow market research and insights professionals from across Rhode Island and southeastern New England.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with colleagues, expand your professional network, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy a relaxed morning with others in the insights community, we'd love to see you there.

South Atlantic Chapter

November 5

Member Appreciation Dinner, Baltimore, MD

When: November 5
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: The Food Market, 1017 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
Fee: Free for members

An appreciation dinner for Insights Association members across the Baltimore area, bringing us together for informal conversations and networking while enjoying a delicious meal. Hosted at The Food Market, free to members, to show our appreciation for you!

South Atlantic Chapter

November 5

Louisiana Green Corps Volunteer Day, New Orleans, LA

When: November 5
Time: 1 -3 PM
Location: Concession Stand by Lafitte Greenway Trail

1891 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA, 70112 US

Fee: Free

Join us in supporting Louisiana Green Corps on November 5th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm for an opportunity to give back to the New Orleans community. In support of Louisiana Green Corps's workforce development initiative, this event will be a tree planting event! Gloves and tools will be provided, but we recommend you bring your own water and sunscreen. We look forward to seeing you there!

South Atlantic Chapter

November 6

Volunteer at Lowcountry, SC Food Bank

When: November 6
Time: 9 am - 12 pm ET
Location: Lowcountry Food Bank

2864 Azalea Dr, Charleston, SC, 29405 US

Fee: Free

Join us at the Lowcountry Food Bank on November 6th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, to give back to the Charleston community. To support Lowcountry Food Bank's mission to fight hunger, this event will include assembling food boxes for children and seniors. We will provide coffee and bagels for our volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there!

South Atlantic Chapter

November 10

Building Y(our) Insights Brand Charlotte, NC

When: November 10
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM EST
Location: Canteen at Camp North End

1824 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206

Fee: Free

Join us for an evening of networking and personal branding. We'll continue our exploration of the Charlotte Region, this time at Canteen at Camp North End, discussing both your personal brand and Insights' brand.

Thank you to our event partner, Insights Association, and to our sponsor, CivicScience, for making this event possible!

South Atlantic Chapter

November 17

Thanks for Giving Food Distribution. Marietta, GA

When: November 17
Time: 9 - 12:30 pm ET
Location: IAM Local Lodge 709, 1032 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Fee: Free

Come join other members of the South Atlantic for an opportunity to bring members together in the Atlanta area to do good.

North Central Chapter

December 3

North Central Chapter Data Quality Panel

When: December 3
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Location: The Living Room, 310 Culvert Street, Suite 103

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Join the North Central Chapter of the Insights Association for some food for thought and real food at The Living Room!

Some of our local Platinum Sponsors will share their thoughts on data quality while we indulge in some local fare.

South Central Chapter

December 3

Dallas Holiday Party

When: December 3
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm EST
Location: TBD
Fee: TBD

Come join other members of the Insights Association for a holiday party in Dallas.

Save the Date

North Atlantic Chapter

December 3

IANA Chapter Holiday Networking Night

When: December 3
Time: 5 - 8 PM EST
Location: Jack's Abby Brewery (100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702)
Fee: Unwrapped children's gift(s) (minimum $15 value) benefiting the Italian Home for Children

Celebrate the season with fellow insights professionals while giving back to children in need. Join us for an evening of holiday networking, community, and craft beer at Jack's Abby Brewery in Framingham.

This festive gathering is a chance to connect with colleagues, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful impact. In lieu of an event fee, we invite attendees to bring an unwrapped children's gift(s) valued at $15 or more to support the Italian Home for Children and help brighten the holiday season for local youth.

🎁 Academic Needs

🎨 Arts & Crafts

👕 Clothing

🧸 Toys

🛏️ Room Needs

Please bring all gifts unwrapped. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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North Central Chapter

December 3

Detroit Year-End Celebration

When: December 3
Time: 6 PM EST
Location: TBD
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Workshop will be led by Brett R. Gordon, the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

His research interests include pricing, advertising, and promotions, which he studies using a diverse set of methods from causal inference, machine learning, and empirical industrial organization. He often collaborates with firms to help them measure and design more effective marketing strategies. He currently serves as Co-Editor at Journal of Marketing Research and co-hosts the How I Wrote This podcast, which helps demystify how great marketing papers came to be. Before joining Kellogg, he held faculty positions at Columbia Business School and visiting positions at Chicago Booth and Stanford GSB. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from Carnegie Mellon.

Central Atlantic Chapter

December 8

Connecticut Holiday Party

When: December 8
Time: 6 - 9 pm ET
Location: Elicit Brewing Company

111 Black Rock Tpke

Fairfield, CT 06825

Fee: varies

Come join other members of the Central Atlantic Chapter for an end-of-year celebration in Connecticut!

North Central Chapter

December 10

North Central Chapter Chicago Holiday Party

When: December 10
Time: 5 PM CST
Location: Spectrum Bar & Grill
233 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Join your Insights Association peers for an end-of-year celebration with food and drinks. IA will provide the first drink and light appetizers. You're welcome to purchase additional drinks and food, as well as choose to participate in Spectrum's trivia night that starts at 7:30pm.

South Central Chapter

December 10

Denver Holiday Party. Denver, CO

When: December 10
Time: TBD
Location: 1700 Lincoln St, Suite 3050, Denver, CO 80203
Fee: TBD

Come join other members of the Insights Association for a holiday party in Denver.

Save the Date

South Central Chapter

December 13

In Cahoots Holiday Party. Houston, TX

When: December 13
Time: 5 -8 PM EST
Location: Kirby Ice House

3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX

Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

In Cahoots is a yearly holiday mixer organized by many of the Houston area marketing, communications, and advertising associations and related industry organizations!

North Atlantic

MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Central Atlantic

CT, DE, NJ, NY, PA (Central/East)

South Atlantic

AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VA

North Central

IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, PA (West), SD, WI, WV

South Central

AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT

West

AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

Canada

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