Women Housing & Income Providers - WHIP

05/29/2026

🌱 Get your hands dirty with WHIP and plant seeds of connection with fellow real estate professionals.

Enjoy cocktails and conversation with our community. Leave with a small potted plant to signify the growth of women in real estate. (gloves will be provided)

When 📅
Thursday, June 18th (rain out date: June 25th)
5:30-8PM

Where 📍
Edgewater (must register for location)

Who 👩🏽‍🦱👩🏼‍🦰👱🏼‍♂️🧔🏿‍♂️
WHIP Members and Guests

Members always attend FREE!

Register here > https://whipchicago.org/event/networking-cookout/

05/19/2026

The Chicago City Council advances a portal that has been years in the making to a vote, as housing advocates from various groups have been campaigning for a streamlined process to help renters find affordable units since 2021.

05/18/2026

provides training and job placement in the construction sector to dedicated individuals from our city’s most under-resourced communities.

Together with their employer and union partners, they develop a consistent pipeline of highly-skilled, collaborative, and reliable construction workers who have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

We urge you to join Revolution Workshop at their Contractor Open House on Friday, May 29th, from 8:00 - 11:00 am.

Enjoy breakfast, networking, a special panel discussion, and breakout sessions with top partners: Bulley & Andrews, Clayco, Byford Construction, Power Construction, Ujamaa Construction, Walsh Construction and Clune Construction.

Sign up for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contractor-open-house-tickets-1988342349492

05/16/2026

Our president, Tracy Scanlon, recently joined the Investor Fuel Real Estate Pros Podcast to share how leading with kindness has shaped not only a successful property management company, but a stronger community of tenants, owners, team members, and vendors.

Because when people feel respected, supported, and valued, business grows stronger—and so do communities.

Tracy also had the chance to talk about us, WHIP Chicago!

WHIP is more than networking. It is women supporting women, opening doors, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for the next generation through partnerships with CPS and financial literacy programs for Chicago students.

Listen to the episode here:

Ms. Tracy shares her journey in property management, her philosophy on building sustainable communities through kindness and service, and her passion for empowering women in real estate. Discover practical insights on community building, investing, and leadership.

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

Last month, Rachel Bierma Leigh proudly represented WHIP at the CICS Career Fair, connecting with students about what it’s really like to work in property management and the skilled trades.

She shared insight on career paths, job opportunities, and the value of building strong connections early as they begin their professional journeys. This is one way WHIP’s education initiatives support underserved communities. We are dedicated to helping more people thrive through access, opportunity, and housing.

Learn more and join our mission: https://whipchicago.org/educate/

04/28/2026

NBOA always has the best speakers for the policy breakfasts. New zoning board head speaker Alderman Gilbert Villegas

04/20/2026

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