BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231017T180000Z DTEND:20231017T190000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Women in Business Council DESCRIPTION:Westmont Chamber Women in Business Council Meeting\n\nTuesday\, October 17\, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Clemens Enterprises\, Inc\, 41 N. Cass Avenue and via Zoom\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959854495?pwd=eFNBWlJhWHhtWWdlVXp2dUZzZ1FLQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 859 5985 4495 Passcode: 423960 Phone +1 312 626 6799\n\n \n\nMeeting Agenda\n\n \n\n Introductions\, Agenda Additions & Approval of Meeting Minutes\n \n Does the Council approve the draft minutes of the August 15th Meeting?\n \n \n\n \n\n\n November Multi-Chamber Event\n\n \n Social Event\n Date/Time/Venue/Theme/Chambers to invite\n Refreshments/Drinks\n Cost\n Volunteers/Tasks\n\n \n \n \n December 19th Holiday Lunch\n \n Time \n Venue\n Cost\n Activities\n \n \n\n \n\n\n 2024 Scope of Work\n\nDiscuss and finalize 2024 Scope of Work (attached).\n\n \n\n WiBC Award \n\n\n\n Discuss criteria for the First Annual WiBC Award to be presented at the 2024 Westmont Community Awards dinner\n\n \n\n\n WiBC Promotion\n\n\n\n WiBC banner\n WiBC marketing materials\n\n \n\n\n\n Upcoming Events\n\n \n Trick or Treat Trail Events\, October 21st\n Old National Bank BAH\, October 24th\n Peoples Bank BAH\, November 12th\n Frosty and Friends Parade & Stroll\, December 2nd\n Westmont Business Decorating Contest\, December 12th\n Westmont Winter Ball\, January 20th\n WCCTB 2024 Annual Meeting\, January 24th\n\n \n \n \n\nVIII. Meeting Adjournment & Next Meeting Schedule\n\nThe next meeting is scheduled for December 19\, 2023. Location TBD.\n\n Are there any topics to be included in that agenda?\n\n\n\nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau \n\n2024 WCCTB Programs\, Events & Services Overview\n\n \n\n \n\nIntroduction\n\nProvided in this document are recommendations presented from our Chamber committees to provide specific Chamber programs\, services and offer special events. These recommendations are designed and structured to serve Chamber membership\, enhance the value of the Chamber and to support the goals and initiatives of our strategic plan as outlined below.\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Vision\n\nTo be the source\, the voice and the choice for the Westmont business community.\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Mission\n\nTo promote\, connect and support businesses and tourism in the Westmont area. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and tourism Bureau is the:\n\n \n\n Source for new business relationships and community information\n Voice for identifying and expressing the concerns of business community\n Choice for promoting and marketing Westmont\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Values\n\nHonesty Integrity Trustworthiness Pride\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Strategic Initiative Initiatives\n\n\n Promote all that Westmont has to offer\n Demonstrate and increase the value of Chamber Membership\n Develop financial independence\n\n \n\nThe recommendations outlined are being presented from each Chamber standing committee and staff for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors.\n\n \n\n \n\nI. Women in Business Council\n\nResponsibilities: Hosting and participation in local\, regional and state-wide educational\, networking and social events to promote and inspire leadership of women in the workforce.\n\n \n\nMission Statement: Our purpose is to provide a platform to empower and inspire the leadership role of women in the workforce. We advance women's leadership skills and foster their business growth through networking\, mentorship opportunities and educational seminars designed specifically for women. \n\n \n\nGoals: The goal of the committee is to create a business relevant platform where professional women can gather together for networking connections\, resources and business education. The Council will host networking events\, services\, resources and programs for women to further their career leadership goals. In addition\, the Council will present an annual recognition award to a woman that supports the mission and goals of the Women in Business Council. Further\, the Council will survey members to self-identify areas of expertise in which they are willing to mentor and advise others members.\n\n \n\nCo-Chair: Jessica Garrett\, Dynamic Perception Dance Company\n\nCo-Chair: Lori Wrzesinski\, All in Health and Life Coaching\n\nMeets 3rd Tuesday of every other month at 1:00pm on February 20\, April 16\, June 18\, August 20\, October 15\, December 17\, or at the call of the Chamber or Committee Leadership\, via a hybrid meeting at Westmont Centre or at a member location.\n\n \n\nCouncil participation is open to all Westmont Chamber Members (non-members are invited to attend one meeting or event as a guest).\n\nCouncil shall form "teams" to work with staff in helping plan events\, programs and/or services on behalf with the approval of the Council participants.\n\nCouncil programs\, services and events shall be approved by a majority vote of the Council\, the Westmont Chamber Executive Board and the Westmont Chamber Board of Directors.\n\n \n\nCouncil Funding & Activities\n\nThe Women in Business Council is self-funding as are all standing committees. Funds are generated primarily through event and program fees\, donations and sponsorships. Chamber Staff provides support services for all activities and the legal platform to gather and present programs and events.\n\nCouncil Interaction\n\nCouncil will interact with local resources\, area Chambers of Commerce\, State of Illinois Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to plan and/or participate in Women in Business events\, programs and services. There will be additional opportunities to interface with government\, educational institutions and a variety of organizations that are engaged in and support Women in Business goals.\n\n \n\n \n\nThe Women in Business Council recommendations for the scope of work for 2024 include:\n\n \n\nEducational Workshops/Seminars - Host at least one event focusing on a topic that will educate Chamber membership. This does not generate any revenue but does require staff hours to promote and market the event.\n\n \n\nMulti-Chamber Events - Host or participate in at least one event with other local Chambers. Event may include a speaker and/or a networking event.\n\n \n\nMentoring Create a mentor database as a tool to share expertise among the membership. \n\n \n\nYouth Career Talks Make at least one presentation/assembly to a local high school student body and one presentation/meeting with College of DuPage students\, on career choices. \n\n \n\nIllinois Chamber of Commerce events Participate and promote pertinent events as appropriate.\n\n \n\nVolunteer Projects Identify causes/issues that members can volunteer time\, talent\, or treasure towards.\n\n \n\nWiBC Promotion Participate in Chamber Open Houses to promote the council to other Chamber members. Create a Women in Business banner and other related marketing materials. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Westmont Chamber Women in Business Council Meeting
\nTuesday\, October 17\, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Clemens Enterprises\, Inc\, 41 N. Cass Avenue and via Zoom
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959854495?pwd=eFNBWlJhWHhtWWdlVXp2dUZzZ1FLQT09
\nMeeting ID: 859 5985 4495 \; Passcode: 423960 \; Phone +1 312 626 6799
\n \;
\nMeeting Agenda
\n \;\n
    \n
  1. Introductions\, Agenda Additions &\; Approval of Meeting Minutes\n \n
    2. \n
\n \;\n\n
    \n
  1. November Multi-Chamber Event\n\n \n
    2. \n
  2. December 19th Holiday Lunch\n \n
    3. \n
\n \;\n\n
    \n
  1. 2024 Scope of Work
    2. \n
\nDiscuss and finalize 2024 Scope of Work (attached).
\n \;\n
    \n
  1. WiBC Award
    2. \n
\n\n\n \;\n\n
    \n
  1. WiBC Promotion
    2. \n
\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Upcoming Events\n\n \n
    2. \n
\nVIII. Meeting Adjournment &\; Next Meeting Schedule
\nThe next meeting is scheduled for December 19\, 2023. Location TBD.
\n \;Are there any topics to be included in that agenda?
\n
\nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
\n2024 WCCTB Programs\, Events &\; Services Overview
\n \;
\n \;
\nIntroduction
\nProvided in this document are recommendations presented from our Chamber committees to provide specific Chamber programs\, services and offer special events. These recommendations are designed and structured to serve Chamber membership\, enhance the value of the Chamber and to support the goals and initiatives of our strategic plan as outlined below.
\n \;
\nWestmont Chamber Vision
\nTo be the source\, the voice and the choice for the Westmont business community.
\n \;
\nWestmont Chamber Mission
\nTo promote\, connect and support businesses and tourism in the Westmont area. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and tourism Bureau is the:
\n \;\n\n \;
\nWestmont Chamber Values
\nHonesty &ndash\; Integrity &ndash\; Trustworthiness &ndash\; Pride
\n \;
\nWestmont Chamber Strategic Initiative Initiatives\n\n\n \;
\nThe recommendations outlined are being presented from each Chamber standing committee and staff for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors.
\n \;
\n \;
\nI. Women in Business Council
\nResponsibilities: \; Hosting and participation in local\, regional and state-wide educational\, networking and social events to promote and inspire leadership of women in the workforce.
\n \;
\nMission Statement: Our purpose is to provide a platform to empower and inspire the leadership role of women in the workforce. We advance women'\;s leadership skills and foster their business growth through networking\, mentorship opportunities and educational seminars designed specifically for women.
\n \;
\nGoals: The goal of the committee is to create a business relevant platform where professional women can gather together for networking connections\, resources and business education. The Council will host networking events\, services\, resources and programs for women to further their career leadership goals. In addition\, the Council will present an annual recognition award to a woman that supports the mission and goals of the Women in Business Council. Further\, the Council will survey members to self-identify areas of expertise in which they are willing to mentor and advise others members.
\n \;
\nCo-Chair: Jessica Garrett\, Dynamic Perception Dance Company
\nCo-Chair: Lori Wrzesinski\, All in Health and Life Coaching
\nMeets &ndash\; 3rd Tuesday of every other month at 1:00pm on February 20\, April 16\, June 18\, August 20\, October 15\, December 17\, or at the call of the Chamber or Committee Leadership\, via a hybrid meeting at Westmont Centre or at a member location.
\n \;
\nCouncil participation is open to all Westmont Chamber Members (non-members are invited to attend one meeting or event as a guest).
\nCouncil shall form &ldquo\;teams&rdquo\; to work with staff in helping plan events\, programs and/or services on behalf with the approval of the Council participants.
\nCouncil programs\, services and events shall be approved by a majority vote of the Council\, the Westmont Chamber Executive Board and the Westmont Chamber Board of Directors.
\n \;
\nCouncil Funding &\; Activities
\nThe Women in Business Council is self-funding as are all standing committees. Funds are generated primarily through event and program fees\, donations and sponsorships. Chamber Staff provides support services for all activities and the legal platform to gather and present programs and events.
\nCouncil Interaction
\nCouncil will interact with local resources\, area Chambers of Commerce\, State of Illinois Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to plan and/or participate in Women in Business events\, programs and services. There will be additional opportunities to interface with government\, educational institutions and a variety of organizations that are engaged in and support Women in Business goals.
\n \;
\n \;
\nThe Women in Business Council recommendations for the scope of work for 2024 include:
\n \;
\nEducational Workshops/Seminars - Host at least one event focusing on a topic that will educate Chamber membership. This does not generate any revenue but does require staff hours to promote and market the event.
\n \;
\nMulti-Chamber Events - Host or participate in at least one event with other local Chambers. \; Event may include a speaker and/or a networking event.
\n \;
\nMentoring &ndash\; Create a mentor database as a tool to share expertise among the membership.
\n \;
\nYouth Career Talks &ndash\; Make at least one presentation/assembly to a local high school student body and one presentation/meeting with College of DuPage students\, on career choices.
\n \;
\nIllinois Chamber of Commerce events &ndash\; Participate and promote pertinent events as appropriate.
\n \;
\nVolunteer Projects &ndash\; Identify causes/issues that members can volunteer time\, talent\, or treasure towards.
\n \;
\nWiBC Promotion &ndash\; Participate in Chamber Open Houses to promote the council to other Chamber members. Create a Women in Business banner and other related marketing materials.\n\n

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\n LOCATION:Clemens Enterprises\, Inc and Zoom 41 N Cass Avenue Westmont\, Illinois 60559 UID:e.118.12652 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260514T004814Z URL:https://business.westmontchamber.com/events/details/women-in-business-council-12652 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR