NETWORKING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
In response to the growing diversity among our Chamber members, and in an attempt to meet the needs of the various demographics within the Chamber, several special interest groups were formed. With the exception of BANG, membership in these groups is included with the basic membership investment. Each groups holds its meetings and keeps their own mailing list.
THE SMALL BUSINESS COALITION (SBC)
is a collaborative group whose goal is to share best practices, gain knowledge from each other’s experiences, help each other solve issues, and explore business development opportunities. Each month the meeting discussion revolves around a specific topic, and topics are determined in advance by the group. The SBC meets on the third Friday of every month (except December) at 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber office or virtual.
THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB) organization is designed to foster professional development, personal growth, community involvement, and strategic relationships for female leaders in our community. We meet every other month; the locations and programs may vary.
The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce continue to partnering to offer monthly events either in person or virtual. From a panel discussion featuring Ulta senior management to a health topic addressed by AMITA doctors to golf lessons at Mistwood Golf Dome, WIB offers women a variety of developmental programs and networking events.
THE NONPROFIT COALITION was established
to bring together nonprofit organizations serving a variety of needs and causes in the community; the Board members who serve these organizations; and charitably-inclined business leaders who support them. Initially designed to host quarterly meetings that will revolve around professional development. The format will be a blend of the knowledge needed to enhance the skills and abilities of those who work in the nonprofit sector; the information needed to be a good volunteer or Board member; and the power of networking by which people with a common interest or goal can build relationships and learn from the wisdom and experience of others. Strengthening the local nonprofit sector in ways that enhance inefficiencies and effectiveness has benefit for the quality of life in the entire community. Staff, Board members, volunteers, donors and other interested community members will find opportunities through selected meeting topics to gain personal knowledge in a variety of areas that will personally benefit them and those they wish to serve. NPC is sponsored by AMITA Health and Great Lakes Credit Union.
Women in Business is sponsored by AMITA Health.
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