
Welcome to the Women's Business Council site! There's a lot to see here, so take your time to look around and learn about us. We hope you enjoy it and take a moment to reach out! Check out our upcoming events and luncheons in our calendar below.
Our guest speaker is Mary Shores who will be speaking on "Connection is Currency".
Mary Shores is a second-generation collection agency owner, local entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and an international speaker. Her current passion in life is promoting communication training and development through extensive studies into neuroscience and the power of empathy to train professionals how to cultivate connection.
Understanding the power and technique behind communication and connection is important, especially in times of crisis. People remember the way you made them feel, and the way you communicate with your customers today will determine so much about your relationships moving forward. Calm customer fears, resolve conflicts, and take your facility to new heights using a positive, customer-centered communication technique. The Communication Code, the groundbreaking method Mary developed, has been proven to create real, measurable growth just by following three simple steps. Understand how fears, feelings, and needs affect our ability to connect with other people. Your team will discover the hidden triggers that cause conflict and create barriers to long-term relationships.
Note: At the event, we’ll be raffling off free event tickets for Prairie Fruit Farms on June 11th. You get one raffle ticket for attending, and one for bringing a guest.
You can check out her TED Talk (that was recently released) here!
WHAT: May WBC Luncheon
WHERE: City View
(above the bus/train terminals - level 4)
WHEN: Thursday, May 26th
Doors open at 11:30am
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 JumpStart Scholarship! Our recipients are Anna Crites, Torie Rothermel, and Brianne Struck! Their hard work and preparation on their submissions helped them stand apart and we are very proud to be helping them achieve their dreams. Congratulations ladies!
Women’s Business Council (WBC) serves women of all ages who live, work and play in Champaign County. WBC formed in 1985 to provide a forum for members to discuss career goals, foster leadership skills and increase their professional networking opportunities. We are committed professionals creating opportunities for personal and professional growth while building strong relationships to address the challenges we face—together. We are supportive of one another, active in the community, fun-loving and dedicated to building strong bonds.
Join us the fourth Thursday of each month* for a luncheon meeting to meet with members, listen to engaging presentations, and find out what exciting events are upcoming! Guests are welcome to attend two meetings before joining**. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have!
*Dates may be subject to change.
**Luncheon fees still apply.
PO Box 3323 · Champaign, IL 61826