Partner Events
February 21, 2012 8:00A.M. - 10:30A.M.
Work Your Diversity. Procurement is Smart Business.
20 S. Clark St., 14th Floor, Chicago, IL
NAWBO Chicago is pleased to present "Work Your Diversity. Procurement is Smart Business," a diversity and procurement educational event. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from public and private sector diversity and procurement officials who will discuss their programs, procedures, certification requirements and upcoming opportunities.
This event promises to be a phenomenal networking opportunity, too. In addition to the panelists, NAWBO Chicago members and guests will have the opportunity to network with an array of procurement officials and diverse business owners. Procurement officials from the University of Chicago and Illinois Tollway Authority will be invited to attend, as well as members of Illinois' Hispanic, Black, Asian American and Gay & Lesbian chambers of commerce. This event is sponsored by the Small Business Advisory Council.
Cost: $25.00 Member / $40.00 Non-Member
February 21, 2012 3:00P.M.-6:00P.m.
Women in the Boardroom is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Our panelists are executives with for-profit board and a desire to share their knowledge and necessary tools for serving as a director. Although the focus is for-profit boards, much of the knowledge gained can be applied to non-profit service.
Having originated in 2002 in a single city, Women in the Boardroom has now become an annual event in 15 cities nationwide. All current presidents, directors and professionals in leadership roles - men and women - are encouraged to attend as an opportunity to learn from the panelists' unique experience and network with other executives and board members.
The event begins with a two-hour presentation and Q&A. Topics of discussion include:
- Role of being a director
- Differences of a non-profit, private and public board
- Board selection process
- Being an effective board member
- Positioning yourself for board service/taking the next step
The role of women on boards continues to evolve, as have all other leadership roles for women in business. In today's corporate climate of increased scrutiny of board governance, boards of directors are being held more accountable than ever. Composition is being closely watched and CEOs and directors are frequently broadening their search for new board members to include women and minorities.
Currently, women represent only 15.2% of Fortune 500 company board membership and Women in the Boardroom is out to change that!
march 21-22, 2012, all day
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
The Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises is one of the "do not miss" business events of the year. The Summit & Salute is a single program with two important goals. First, the Summit brings together America's leading corporations, government agencies, women business owners and strategic partner organizations, for a comprehensive two-day program which will focus on business forecasts, market trends, and best practices. The event provides networking environments conducive to business. Second, the Salute honors WBENC's award-winning Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Stars for their achievements and leadership and also pays tribute to America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises.
March 29, 2012, 9:00A.M. - 4:15 P.M.
Theme: How to Survive and Thrive in a Deepening Recession: The role of politics, education, religion and economic development
Keynote Speaker: Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board of Commissioners President
Panelists: Cheryl Johnson-Odim, Provost & V.P. Academic Affairs-Dominican University; Stedman Graham, Chairman & CEO, S.Graham & Associates; Rev. Michael Pfleger, Pastor, Saint Sabina Church; Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th IL Congressional District
Meg Herman, WBDC Director of Entrepreneurial Services, will serve as a panelist during the Linkage Between Education and Obtaining Employment breakout session.
Cost: $30.00 when you mention WBDC in comments section of online registration before January 31st; $35.00 Early Bird Registration before February 10th; $40.00 after February 10th.
