NAWBO Day October 1, 2012

The Chicago Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO® Chicago) is proud to announce its lineup of keynote and general session topics for “NAWBO Day: “For, By, and About Women’s Business.” The conference will be held Monday October 1, 2012 at the Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, in Chicago, IL from 8am – 4pm.
This year’s NAWBO® Day’s theme focuses on connecting and networking through business development to support the entrepreneurial, innovative and adventurous spirit of women business professionals. Kicking off Crain’s Small Business Week, NAWBO® Day attendees will learn how to optimize business relationships using Constant Contact, Google+ mobile media, and more.
Breakfast and Lunch keynotes include: “Eat, Drink, and Get Ready to Succeed” and “Wintrust Shines a Spotlight on Success.” Keynoters include Clinton White House’s Director of Events, Laura Schwartz, a television commentator, professional speaker, “100 Most Influential Women in Chicago,” and award winning author; and Wintrust sponsored live WGN radio broadcast with Ilyce Glink, spotlighting successful businesswomen.
Breakout sessions throughout the full day event include: Teaming for Contracts, Wealth Management and Succession Planning, Cloud Computing, Social Media Marketing, and Mobile Marketing.
“We are thrilled to host our Annual NAWBO® Day again this year in conjunction with Crain’s Chicago Small Business Week. NAWBO® Day will provide women professionals with the tools and connections they need to support and scale their growing businesses,” said Charisse Witherspoon, NAWBO® Chicago’s President.

Those attending NAWBO® Day will be able to follow the conversation through social media via #nawbochicagoday.

To register or view the complete conference agenda, with events and topics, visit www.nawbochicago.org.

NAWBO® Chicago is also proud to welcome our NAWBO® Day premier sponsor, Wintrust, and our sponsors: Crain’s Chicago Business, Constant Contact, Porte Brown LLP, ACME, Microsoft Corporation, AXA Advisors, and Schiff-Hardin LLP.

Official Website: http://www.nawbochicago.org