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SUMMARY:Women in Business Council
DESCRIPTION: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\nThe 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 \nWestmont Chamber Women in Business Council Meeting\n\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Westmont Centre 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\n1. Introductions & Agenda Additions\n \n\n2. 2024 Scope of Work Review\nReview the approved 2024 Scope of Work (attached).\n\n \n3. WiBC Business Women Award Presentation\nPlan for the presentation of the First Annual Women in Business Council (WiBC) Award to be presented at the Westmont Community Awards Dinner on April 29th at the Hilton. The print version of the nomination form is attached\, the nomination can also be completed online at westmontchamber.com\n\n \n\n Business Networking Events\, Programs & Services\n\nDiscuss plans\, event dates\, times and form teams to organize events and programs:\n\n\n Women in Business After Hours Event\n Women in Business Holiday Luncheon (December 10th or 17th)\n Multi-Chamber Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker\n Women in Business Mentor Service (database to share knowledge\, skills and resources).\n\n 4. WiBC Promotion\n\nWhen discussing marketing materials for this team\, a WiBC banner to use at events was identified as a needed.\n\n\n\n5. Upcoming Events\n\n\n Westmont Chamber Open House February 21st at 5:00pm at Westmont Centre\n\n \n Westmont Restaurant Week February 22nd through March 3rd\n Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies\n Senior Resource Committee Business After Hours on March 6th at 5:00pm at Downers Grove Township Center\n \n \n\n\n6. Meeting Adjournment & Next Meeting Schedule\nThe next meeting is scheduled for April 16th\, 2024 at 1:00pm at a location TBD.\n\n Are there any topics to be included in that agenda?\n\n \nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau \n\n2024 WCCTB Programs\, Events & Services Overview\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\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 following recommendations outlined were presented Women in Business Council for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors. The proposed scope of work was approved for 2024 to be undertaken by the Women in Business Council.\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\n \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.\n\n \n\nApproved December\, 2023 by the WCCTB Board of Directors
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \;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. \;
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\nThe 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\n1. Introductions &\; Agenda Additions
\n \;\n\n2. 2024 Scope of Work Review
\nReview the approved 2024 Scope of Work (attached).
\n \;\n3. WiBC Business Women Award Presentation
\nPlan for the presentation of the First Annual Women in Business Council (WiBC) Award to be presented at the Westmont Community Awards Dinner on April 29th at the Hilton. The print version of the nomination form is attached\, the nomination can also be completed online at westmontchamber.com
\n \;\n\n - Business Networking Events\, Programs &\; Services
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\nDiscuss plans\, event dates\, times and form teams to organize events and programs:\n\n\n - Women in Business After Hours Event
\n - Women in Business Holiday Luncheon (December 10th or 17th)
\n - Multi-Chamber Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker
\n - Women in Business Mentor Service (database to share knowledge\, skills and resources).
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\n \;4. \;WiBC Promotion
\nWhen discussing marketing materials for this team\, a WiBC banner to use at events was identified as a needed.
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\n5. \;Upcoming Events\n\n\n - Westmont Chamber Open House &ndash\; February 21st at 5:00pm at Westmont Centre\n\n
\n - Westmont Restaurant Week &ndash\; February 22nd through March 3rd
\n - Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
\n - Senior Resource Committee Business After Hours on March 6th at 5:00pm at Downers Grove Township Center
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\n\n6. Meeting Adjournment &\; Next Meeting Schedule
\nThe next meeting is scheduled for April 16th\, 2024 at 1:00pm at a 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
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\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.
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\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 - 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
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\nWestmont Chamber Values
\nHonesty &ndash\; Integrity &ndash\; Trustworthiness &ndash\; Pride
\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
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\nThe following recommendations outlined were presented Women in Business Council for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors. The proposed scope of work was approved for 2024 to be undertaken by the Women in Business Council.
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\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.
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\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.
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\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.
\n \;
\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.
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\nThe Women in Business Council recommendations for the scope of work for 2024 include:
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\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.
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\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.
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\nIllinois Chamber of Commerce Events &ndash\; Participate and promote pertinent events as appropriate.
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\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.
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\nApproved December\, 2023 by the WCCTB Board of Directors
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LOCATION:Westmont Centre at 1 South Cass Avenue\, 1st floor conference room Westmont\, Illinois 60559 and via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959854495?pwd=eFNBWlJhWHhtWWdlVXp2dUZzZ1FLQT09 Meeting ID: 859 5985 4495 Passcode: 423960 Phone +1 312 626 6799 US
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URL:https://business.westmontchamber.com/events/details/women-in-business-council-12748
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