December 2017 Woman of the Month
Charlene Sligting-YorkePublic Affairs / Traffic Safety American Automobile Association (AAA) Charlene has been with AAA since 2014 and in this month’s blog she shares about her career and passion....
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Kristin GianniniTopgolfQ: Tell us about Topgolf.A: Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community focused on connecting people in meaningful ways. Topgolf blends technology and entertainment,...
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Bridget Hatch serves as Marketing and Event Director for KidsMatter. As an advocate for the Naperville community, she presses onward to provide more accessible avenues for education to both kids and...
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Janelle Barcelona serves as Vice President of Development for DuPage Pads. With a unique journey herself, she set-out on her mission to “give back” as others have so generously given to her. She...
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Jennifer Alvarez is the Owner of Refined Beauty. Since a young age, she’s been a dreamer. She has always pictured life from a number of viewpoints and creative outlooks. It’s from this natural...
View Article3 Fears of PUBLIC Speaking and How to Overcome Them
I’ve come across a plethora of advice on public speaking. Articles offering tips and tricks like this one from Inc.com: 20 Public Speaking Tips of the Best TED Talks. I don’t want to reinvent the...
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This May, this Mother’s Day “season”, I began thinking about women of my generation in business and became curious as to what my grown daughters believe is important for women in business to know.I...
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Debra Koopmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the owner and lead counselor at Debra J. Koopmann and Associates, LLC. Most of the clients she serves are adolescents and women. Throughout...
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Beckie Hayes is an Entrepreneurial Operating System® Implementer and President of Merchab Consulting Group. She has a contagious enthusiasm for implementing a proven business management process within...
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Catherine Ross is the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Ross Creative Works, along with her husband Jeffrey. Through their company, they create powerful imagery, marketing, and branding for businesses and...
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Janene Marshall-Gatling is the Owner of the Naperville South Location of College Nannies and Tutors. As an advocate for self-care, she urges busy parents to take advantage of time for themselves and...
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NAME : Amanda Kunzer, NACC Woman of the Month, September 2018 Q: What is Edgewood Clinical Services?A: Edgewood Clinical Services is a comprehensive, outpatient, mental health agency that offers...
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Stephanie Colbert Randall is 3rd generation owner of Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing, a family-owned custom picture framing and art printing business in Naperville.Here is what Stephanie...
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Jacque Clermont, Special Events and Annual Campaign Manager at 360 Youth ServicesQ: What is 360 Youth Services?A: 360 Youth Services began in 1971 when a group of concerned parents, community and...
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There is a lot of talk around Smart Sizing over the past few years in Real Estate - and everywhere else! People are living smarter, more tech-savvy lives, and are trying to free themselves of...
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Anita Knotts, Senior Vice President, Calamos Wealth ManagementQ: Describe your company and what you do.A: I’ve been in the industry for over 25 years. For the past 16 years I’ve been with Calamos...
View ArticleLiving Your Potential: Efficiency
ef·fi·cientadjectiveachieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.I’m often among busy women discussing all the responsibilities and roles in their lives. I have heard the...
View ArticleWoman of the Quarter: Stephanie Wojick
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business are excited to honor Stephanie Wojcik, a Naperville resident and owner of Budget Blinds of Naperville, as our 2019 Woman of the Quarter....
View ArticleWoman of the Quarter: Jane wernette, NCTV17
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business are excited to honor Jane Wernette, Community Development Director at NCTV17 as our Woman of the Quarter. Q: Describe your role as the...
View ArticleWoman of the Quarter: Michelle Iskowitz, Loaves and Fishes
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business are excited to honor Michelle Iskowitz, Director of Marketing and Communications at Loaves & Fishes, as our Woman of the Quarter. Q:...
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