Join or Form a Special Interest Group!
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Allow Members to Share Common Concerns
Among the many valuable NAWBO member benefits is the opportunity to join or create a SIG. Special Interest Group –This groups consists of NAWBO Chicago members who wish to gather to share a special interest such as a book discussion, movies and TV discussions, single parents, spouses who work together, creative interests, particular career such as medical, legal, insurance, etc. This group is more social in nature and although networking and referrals may occur, the main purpose of this group is to share interests among its members or provide interesting and beneficial programs to its members and guests. If you are interested in starting a SIG, please contact
Linda McCabe, Chair of Strategic Forums at 847-419-9300.
Current SIGs
Be sure to contact the SIG leaders before attending. Meeting locations and dates are subject to change.
The Boardroom Exchange
A group of members who have been in business at least seven years and have overhead in the form of office space or employees. Contact
Susanne Moncrieff, Corporate Motivation, at 312-867-7111 for more information.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs (IE) SIG
The IE SIG is designed for young business women and entrepreneurs in various fields to connect, share experiences, obtain business advice, and participate in educational and networking events. Our core membership includes women who are in Generations X and Y. 3rd Wednesday of every month; place and time TBA. Contact
April L. Carbone, at 312-505-9243.
Creatives SIG
The Creatives SIG seeks to support business and professional women in both creative and traditional fields. Creative innovation is a major driver of growth. Many of the prestigious business colleges are adding design courses to their curriculum in order to teach the dynamics of innovation. Increasingly the new core competency is creativity. Many of our businesses are in creative fields and many of us approach our traditional business model with creative flair. This group is currently looking for a new chair. Contact the
Chapter office if interested.
Chicago Book Club SIG
With the Chicago Book Club SIG you will read 1/2 the book, discuss it, and then record the goals for each selection. This group will meet the last Friday of the month. For further information contact Stephanie Cutter at 312-475-3274.
Northwest Suburban Business Book Club SIG
The NSBBC SIG is designed to create opportunities for making new acquaintances and alliances while enhancing our professional and personal development through the lively exchange of diverse interpretations of select business books. The Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL - 1st floor meeting room. The second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact chair
Janice Long at 847-991-1831.
Financial SIG
The Financial SIG is designed to provide a safe place for NAWBO Chicago area members to share financial worries & triumphs, problems & solutions, and encourage each other in the face of financial challenges. Mesirow Financial, 353 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60654 (4th Floor). The first Thursday of every month from 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Contact
Lisa M. Dieter at 847-681-2306.
Call the NAWBO office with suggestions at 312-224-2605.