Events

NAWBO Events


Mark your calendar for these upcoming events! All reservations must be accompanied by payment in full. Cancellations must be submitted to the Chapter office in writing 3 business days prior to the event to qualify for a refund. Prices increase $10 if not registered and paid 3 business days prior to the event. 07/09/2009: NAWBO New Year Celebration 07/16/2009: Connecting Points 07/16/2009: Prospective Member Breakfast 07/21/2009: Members Only Meeting 07/23/2009: Diversity Equals Dollars Dinner Meeting 07/28/2009: NW SIG 08/28/2009: Day At the Races

July

July 9: NAWBO New Year Celebration & Annual Meeting
Celebrate the start of a new NAWBO year as we welcome the incoming board of directors and thank the outgoing board for their year of service. This dinner event features recognition of members celebrating milestone anniversaries and the presentation of the New Venture awards to five ACCESSORIES and Second Act LLC for most promising new businesses. NAWBO New Year Celebration Thursday, July 9 5:30 - 8:00 pm East Bank Club 500 N. Kingsbury, Chicago Directions Choose the appropriate link to register: Members: $40 Nonmembers: $80 Purchase 5 tickets and be recognized in the event program as a "Twinkling Star" sponsor: $200 Purchase 10 tickets and be recognized in the event program and from the podium as a "Shining Star" sponsor: $400

July 16: Connecting Points
Attend this quartely meeting designed to bring together members who work and/or live in the same area, to discuss issues and share ideas about how to better run your business. Held in multiple locations at the same day and time, there will be a location convenient for almost everyone. Complimentary to NAWBO members, RSVP directly with your host. Connecting Points Thursday, July 16 8:00 - 10:00 am See list of locations and hosts RSVP directly with your host.
July 16: Prospective Member Breakfast
Are you or do you know a woman business owner who is a NAWBO member? Then invite her to the Prospective Member Breakfast. NAWBO Chicago President Angelika Coghlan will review the membership benefits and demonstrate how NAWBO can help when it comes to the business of running your business. Complimentary to women business owners considering NAWBO membership. Prospective Member Breakfast IL Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 160 N. LaSalle Street, Room N505, Chicago 8:00 - 9:30 am Complimentary to non-member business owners interested in NAWBO membership RSVP Required, all attendees must bring a photo id

July 21: Members Only Meeting
As the name implies, this event is open only to NAWBO members in good standing. Attend the breakfast meeting to learn the latest and greatest NAWBO news, followed by an educational seminar designed to help you with the businesses of running your business. Complimentary to NAWBO members. Members Only Meeting Tuesday, July 21 8:00 am - 10:00 am CDW 120 S. Riverside, Chicago RSVP required

July 23: Diversity Equals Dollars
Keynote Speaker: Gloria Castillo, President, Chicago United. Created in 1968, Chicago United was the first group to bring together racially diverse CEOs with a common goal of creating a stronger social and economic climate for everyone in Chicago. One topic she will discuss is CU's action oriented plan called the Five Forward Initiative designed to improve regional competitiveness by building minority-owned firms of scale. Sponsored by: Diversity Equals Dollars Thursday, July 23 5:30 - 8:00 pm East Bank Club 500 N. Kingsbury, Chicago Directions Choose the appropriate link to register: Members: $40 Nonmembers: $80 Purchase 5 tickets and be recognized in the event program as a "Twinkling Star" sponsor Purchase 10 tickets and be recognized in the event program and from the podium as a "Shining Star" sponsor.

July 28: Northwest Suburban Special Interest Group
This event series for those who live in the Northwestern suburbs(and beyond!) features lunch and featured speakers on topics to help you grow your business. Watch this space for details on July's speaker. NW SIG Tuesday, July 28 12:00 - 1:30 pm Trackside at Arlington Heights 2000 W. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights Choose the appropriate link to register: Members: $30 Nonmembers: $45

August

August 28: A Day At the Races
Enjoy a day out of the office and at Arlington Racetrack. NAWBO Chicago has reserved a pavilion tent so you can enjoy a social afternoon with your sister NAWBO members. Lunch will be served from 12 - 2. Save the date and watch this space for details.