INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERSHIP SERIES

Educational networking program launches

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske

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When it comes to success, it’s not a secret. It’s meant to be shared so others can learn.

That’s the message with the launch of the Inspiring Women Leadership Series, hosted by the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce. This spring it hosted its first event in the series, and there’s a buzz in the area as it gears up for the next event, said Angie Hibben, CEO of the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The events utilize a breakfast theme, with a chance for refreshments and networking at 8:30 a.m. followed by the guest speaker at 9 a.m.

The series featured Jeanie Martin, a speaker, trainer, motivator and mentor for its inaugural event in April.

Jennifer Jones Sinnott, a member of the Oswego Area Chamber and the committee producing the events, said the programs are an opportunity to gain valuable information for everyone’s personal and professional lives.

“The purpose is to provide members of the Chamber with leaders who will give members access to top leaders’ insight to equip and inspire the members to meet their current and future needs of their businesses by growing their leadership and helping them to use their strength, passion and influence for good,” Jones Sinnott said.

Jones Sinnott, who also serves as an Oswego Village Trustee, is an insurance broker with Brian Feltes & Associates. She added that while the events are designed for the Chamber members, everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

The next event is slated for Tuesday, June 27 at Oswego Village Hall with the guest speaker will be Sandra Harrison, founder and CEO of DVA Leadership & Development Training, discussing the importance of selfcare and mental well-being. And the guest speaker for the September event is Nicole La Ha Zwiercan a Homer Glen Trustee and former Mrs. America who is a proponent of playground accessibility.

“Our focus will be energizing people,” Hibben said.

The event for December will be an opportunity to give back to the community, with early plans to support a local senior community center in a Give Back Luncheon program, Hibben said.

The Inspiring Women Leadership programs are open to everyone. To register for the event, call the Chamber office at 630-554-3505. The registration fee is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for members.

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