TIPS FOR SMARTER LIVING:
CREATING A SOLID ELEVATOR SPEECH
Elevator speeches are essential. Whether you’re at a party, at a networking event, giving a quick overview to a potential investor, or just meeting new people, a solid elevator speech is your chance to introduce your business to potential customers, investors, and referrals.
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PWCC BLOG: BUT I’M AN INTROVERT!!
I came to my first PWCC luncheon with butterflies and sweaty palms. I left feeling like I could learn so much from the dynamic women that filled that room. Slowly, by watching, learning, and creating one achievable goal at a time, I made connections that resulted in new business, friendships based on mutual interests, and opportunities that would’ve daunted me before.
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FEBRUARY MENTOR/MENTEE TIP:
CREATE A CLEAR, SPECIFIC ASK
Interested in working with a mentor, but aren’t sure where to start? Like any journey, knowing where you want to end up will help you decide which route to take and whose help you will need.
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MEMBER PROFILE
This month, we spotlight
Annika Mitchell
, an attorney and founder of Mitchell Law. As a 14-year PWCC Member and the immediate past president, Annika has plenty of experience with making friends and business connections through PWCC.
We asked her to share her advice on getting the most out of PWCC networking opportunities.
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Do you have some news to share? A recent accomplishment that you'd like to highlight? If so, submit your professional or personal news to
admin@pwcc.org
so we can let others know in the next issue. Don't forget to include your headshot or a related photo.
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February Networking Luncheon
Creating A Brand You Can Live With
Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune Columnist, Balancing Act
Wednesday, February,12, 2020
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Union League Club of Chicago
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In cooperation with the
League of Women Voters of Chicago,
PWCC will be holding a voter registration drive at our February luncheon. Whether you’ve never registered or you’ve moved since the last time you voted, League of Women Voters will be here to assure you are ready to vote in time for the March primaries.
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Young Professional SIG Group
When Paths Diverge - Navigating Career Transitions
Thursday, February 20, 2020
7:30 - 9:30 am
Insperity | 525 W Van Buren, Mezzanine Level
No Charge to Attend (PWCC Members Only)
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Connections & Conversations
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All first timers, experienced members and guests are welcome.
Join us at 11:00 a.m., prior to every luncheon at the Union League Club, to learn about the Professional Women's Club of Chicago and membership engagement. Ask questions, participate in discussions about PWCC, and network during this brief, 30-minute meeting.
Our next Connections & Conversations Event is
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Please help PWCC and the Union League Club make the monthly luncheon experience a great one by arriving on time and observing the club's
dress code policy
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Please join PWCC in welcoming these new members who joined during January 2020:
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Miranda Byrd, Byrd & Cioromski, P.C.
Teresa Calderone, SDMC
Carla Carter, Davis & Buterman LLC
Susan Gidel, SusanGSays LLC
Martha Goodell, Enigami Partners, LLC
Blaire Gunderson, View Chicago Outdoor Advertising
Julie Harrell
Jen Helle
Michele Hughes, Lowe's Corporation
Lisa Stafford, Stafford Communications
Jan Steiner, Senior Transitions Concierge
Jamie Stevens, Places Transformed LLC
Phaedra Studt, Practical Possibilities LLC
Teresa Velgara, Rappaport Reiches Capital Management
Lauren Washington, TLC Management
Michele Wilke, Tanta Chicago
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New Members: Be sure to look for our New Member Ambassadors with their Red Ribbons affixed to their nametags at our next luncheon. The Ambassadors are keen to help you feel welcome, comfortable, and introduce you to opportunities available within PWCC.
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