Events
Illinois Women Conference
Continental Breakfast Served
Must register at this link:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef1rc39lce6880c5&oseq=&c=&ch=
Draft Agenda – subject to change
8:00 am Registration
8:30 am Welcoming Remarks
- Megan Woltman, Incoming Chairwoman of the Board Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Advocate Hospital
- Candace Gerritsen, COO Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- Amy J. Keely, MBA, M.Ed, PhD Cohort
There are many things Amy learned from her mother, but cooking, baking and knitting were not among them. Her mother was a pioneer in a male-dominated industry, resulting in a tumultuous relationship. This lecture shares what Amy has learned from her mother that has aided her in business and in her educational endeavors.
9:15 am Special Video Message from Representative Cheri Bustos
9:20 am Featured Speaker
- Mary Ann Ahern, Political Reporter, NBC Universal
- Todd Maisch, President and CEO, Illinois Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
9:50 am Networking Break – Visit Exhibitors
10:15 am Navigating a Non-Traditional Field and Emerging as Leaders
- Beverly Alfon (Moderator) – SmithAmundsen LLC
- Engineering – Nicole Wolter, HM Manufacturing
- Energy - Trina Salvisburg, Region Engineer, Enbridge Energy
- Finance – To be determined
11:00 am Leadership and Communications Panel
- Nicki Anderson, President and CEO of Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
- Panelist: Christine Corelli, Motivational Speaker and Author
- Panelist: BG (Ret.) Alicia Tate-Nadeau, Executive Director, City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications
- Panelist: Neli Rowland, President/Co-Founder A Safe Haven Foundation
11:45 am Keynote Speaker
- Janice Christiansen, President and CEO, J.C. Schultz Enterprises Inc./The FlagSource
Janice Christiansen never wanted to be known as a woman in manufacturing; she wants to be known as a manufacturer. She will talk about her career path, the challenges she has faced and overcome, and her successes as the only woman president of a full line flag and banner manufacturing company in the USA.
12:15 pm Closing – prize drawings – adjourn to Chocolate social
12:30pm Networking and Chocolate Sampling
Visit exhibitors, talk with other like-minded women and enjoy samples from chocolate manufacturers around the Chicago area.
1:30 pm Adjourn
March 27, 2018
8:30am – 1:30pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Member Rate - $100
Non-Member Rate - $150
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
March 27, 2018 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Location
College of DuPage/Jack Turner Conference Center Student Resource Center/Room 2000 Glen Ellyn, IL
Fees/Admission
$100/Members $150/Non-members