Media Release: NAWBO Chicago Hosting 36th Annual Achievement Luncheon

Apr 11, 2019

NAWBO Chicago Hosting 36th Annual Achievement Luncheon
The Premier Event Recognizes Chicago’s Women Business Leaders

Join NAWBO Chicago at The Palmer House Hilton on May 6, 2019 to proudly celebrate the achievements of successful members at the 36th Annual Achievement Luncheon.

This premier event attracts nearly 500 attendees each year, and there is great excitement and anticipation building, with innovator Jan Arnold announced as the keynote speaker. She is Co-Founder and Style Director of CND Nails, and will take attendees on a journey of her 40 years leading her brand from the family garage to the sale of Revlon. Grab a seat at the table and learn from one of the fashion’s industry most sought out designers.

The event also features the legendary Chocolate Hour—a post-luncheon dessert buffet and networking reception—along with the recognition of the Corporate Women of Achievement and the presentation of the Woman Business Owner of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Visionary, and Member of the Year awards.

WHAT:             36th Annual NAWBO Chicago Achievement Luncheon
                             Hosted by NAWBO Chicago  

WHERE:         The Palmer House Hilton

                           17 E. Monroe St.

                           Chicago, IL 60603

WHEN:           Monday, May 6, 2019 – 11 am to 3 pm

COST:           Member Early Bird – $150.00, $175.00 after 4.15.19

                       Non-Member Early Bird – $170.00, $195.00 after 4.15.19

                       Table Sponsor Early Bird – $1,500.00, $2,000.00 after 4.15.19

                        Includes VIP seating for 10 guests (1 table), listing as Corporate Table Sponsor in event program

 

WHY:  NAWBO celebrates the founders who joined together to remove obstacles and create opportunities for other women entrepreneurs across the country. Today, NAWBO boasts 5,000 members and 60 chapters nationwide. It is the only member organization representing women entrepreneurs in all sectors, sizes and stages of their business development. With 400 members, the Chicago Area Chapter is one of the largest NAWBO groups in the country. For more information, visit www.nawbochicago.org

 

WHO: Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth. For more information about NAWBO Chicago, visit www.nawbochicago.org

 

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