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Women in Business Council

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.

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.

Westmont Chamber Women in Business Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Westmont Centre and via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959854495?pwd=eFNBWlJhWHhtWWdlVXp2dUZzZ1FLQT09
Meeting ID: 859 5985 4495 Passcode: 423960 Phone +1 312 626 6799

Meeting Agenda

I. Introductions & Agenda Additions
Introductions of attendees in-person and via Zoom

II. Illinois Chamber Women in Business Conference – June 13^th at NIU Center in Naperville Recap

III. Business Networking Events, Programs & Services

Discuss plans, times and form teams to organize events and programs:

Illinois Chamber Women in Business Conference Recap
- June 13^th at NIU Conference Center

Women in Business After Hours Event Recap
- Date: Wednesday, July 31^st from 5 – 6:30
- Place: The Deli at 700, 700 Oakmont Lane, Ste 103, Westmont
Multi-Chamber Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 8:30am to 10:00am
- Speaker: Mary Ann Kaufman, Owner,
- Location - FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park
- Cost: Attendance, Expo Table, Sponsors Discussion

Women in Business Holiday Luncheon Plans
- Date: Tuesday, December 10^th from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- Place: Neat Kitchen + bar, 246 N Cass Avenue
- Volunteers:
  1. Jessica Garrett and Tracey Valerio volunteered to organize the event
  2. Send out request for volunteers
- Activities
- Cost - What budget should we set for the meal?
- Cost: Attendance, Expo Table, Sponsors

Women in Business Mentor Service (database to share knowledge, skills and resources). There was activity on this project but it was delayed to yield to overall workload.
- Chamber staff will send out a google form for women in the Chamber to fill out. This information will be used to start the Mentor Database.
- The form will consist of the following items:
  1. Name
  2. Title
  3. Business Name
  4. Contact Info
  5. Bio (optional) 250 words or less
  6. 3 Experiences/Skills that you would love to talk about
- Form submittal date
  .

Upcoming Events
- Attached listing

VIII. Meeting Adjournment & Next Meeting Schedule
The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm at a location Westmont Centre and via Zoom.

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Date and Time

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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

One South Cass Ave. Westmont IL 60559