Events

Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month

TIME: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Networking begins at 8 a.m, meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Holiday Inn Countryside — also known as the William Tell Banquet Hall — 6201 W. Joliet Road, Countryside, Illinois; 708-352-1101 (map).

COST:

Guests: $35 if pre-registered by the Monday prior to the meeting; $40 at the door.
Members: meeting fees are included in your annual dues.
RSVPs are needed from members (including regrets) and guests, by the Monday prior to each meeting. Please see RSVP instructions at the end of the monthly meeting information.

See our list of previous meeting topics or check out future meeting dates and topics.

July Meeting

"Empower Your Marketing with Podcasts"

Presented by Angelika P. Coghlan, Catwalk Consulting, Inc.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

8 am

Holiday Inn Countryside, William Tell Banquet

Countryside, Illinois

Podcasts have become a popular way to market businesses today. What's all the buzz? This presentation will demystify this medium, answering the following questions:

What is a podcast?
What are the best practices when creating a podcast?
How do podcasts fit with my overall marketing strategy?
What tools are available to create a podcast?

Presenter Angelika Coghlan has been providing the link between business needs and technological realities for a wide variety of companies for over 20 years. As president and managing partner of Catwalk Consulting, the providers of www.CatwalkConference.com, Angelika leverages her technical expertise with business savvy, translating complex business needs into systems solutions that work. She received the 2003 Enterprising Woman of the Year Award from Enterprising Women Magazine for her leadership in heading up a growing technology consulting firm, and her active contribution to many businesses and youth organizations.

To RSVP:

RSVP's are requested by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Members: Email Karen Hanrahan, Program Chair with your acceptance or regrets.

Guests: Register and pay online ($35) or at the door ($40).

June Members-Only Evening Event

Tuesday, June 24th at 6 pm: La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave, La Grange IL. Dinner and socialization, for members only.
Greet our new president and board and say thanks to the past president and board. For more information and to RSVP, contact Laura Tobolaski, Membership Chair.

Save the Date!

Thursday, October 16, 2008
8 am - 12 noon

In celebration of our sixth anniversary, West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs presents

“THE FACE OF THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR”

The face of today's woman entrepreneur is portrayed by a distinguished panel of three women entrepreneurs whose businesses reflect their passion for the planet. Embracing an eco-ethical philosophy as the foundation for their businesses, these three women share their inspiring and often amusing stories of launching and growing their businesses, sometimes in the face of what seemed like insurmountable odds.

Join us for an event that will inspire you to take your business to the next level, and offer you the opportunity to connect with a diverse network of women entrepreneurs.

Jennifer Weigel

Jenniffer Weigel

Featured Moderator

JENNIFFER WEIGEL

Emmy award winning broadcaster and news anchor
Host and Executive producer of "TASTE" on NBC
Chief Executive Officer of JCW Productions
Author of "Stay-Tuned: Conversations with Dad from the Other Side"
Star of one woman show, "I'm Spiritual, Dammit!" Viaduct Theatre

Entrepreneur Panelists

ALLINE ANDERSON
Proprietor, the Milkweed Mercantile, Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, MO

Everything from the two story straw bale building that houses the eco-inn, to the locally grown organic food served in the café, demonstrates the exciting viability of renewable energy and the aesthetic beauty of natural construction.
Onsite seminars, retreats and public events encourage guests to learn about and participate in all aspects of a more sustainable life. The general store enables guests to shop for items chosen to lessen our impact while delighting our senses.

JODI MURPHY
President Murco Recycling Enterprises, Inc., La Grange Park, IL

Founded this award-winning demolition auction company in late '80s to salvage recyclable fixtures, appliances and other reusable elements.
Host of Discovery Channel Planet Green series, "Wrecklamation".

TRACEY ROBERTSON
Proprietor, Share Wear, Chicago, IL

Owner of an urban, eco-friendly boutique featuring the best of new and gently loved fashion resalables.
Creator of "Dashing Down Damen", an annual event designed to raise awareness for local businesses in the community.

Schedule of Events
Terrace Room, William Tell Banquets, 6201 W. Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration and networking
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast served (plated)
9:00 am - 11:00 am: Entrepreneur panel discussion
11:00 am - 12 noon: Drawing, closing remarks and networking

TICKETS: $70.00

Guests: Click here to register online now.
WSWE Members: Click here to register online.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
BECOME A WSWE ANNIVERSARY EVENT SPONSOR

Click here for a PDF of the event announcement.

Ideas for Future Events

If you have a suggestion for what you would like to see in a meeting or know a dynamic speaker, contact Karen Hanrahan at 708-482-0678 or email her.

Gallery

Check out photos of WSWE members and guests enjoying recent events in our Gallery.

“The powerful and inspirational women I've met through WSWE have become an important part of my support network as a solo business owner, and have led to numerous new business opportunities."

- Kristin Aasmundstad Walsh

KAW Marketing Communications

West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs