WOMEN IN BUSINESS ADVISORY FORUM (WIBAF)

Educational Topic

Raising Your Game with a Great Elevator Pitch
Palatine Park District • Joan Scovic • jscovic@palatineparks.org • 847-496-6287

Thirty seconds. When you are waiting for a test result, thirty seconds can seem like an eternity. When you are enjoying a moment with family or friends, thirty seconds can flash by in the blink of an eye. Used correctly, thirty seconds can present your brand and make people want to know more about you and your business. Get some tips and tricks to help you craft the perfect Elevator Pitch in this presentation.

Host Business:

American Legion Hall • Liz Noe • www.alpost690.us • 847-359-1606
122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine

Food Provider

Chick-fil-A Kildeer • Delia Ordeanu • cfakildeer.catering@gmail.com • 847-438-8600
Your choice of Chick-fil-A sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, chicken cool wrap, or chicken cobb salad. Comes with chips, cookie, and drink. Email Mari Beth Darling with your order and any dietary restrictions prior to the meeting.

Group Photo & Professional Head Shots-Kramer Photographers
Kramer Photographers • Bob Kramer • www.kramerphotographers.com • 847-934-8860

Always wanted a professional head shot? WIBAF members receive a special rate of $75 (half off original price) for a professional head shot taken at Kramer Photographers. You will receive a color hi-res CD, re-touching included. Sessions offered 11:00-11:45 and 1:30-2:30 (10-15 minute sessions). Contact Bob Kramer to schedule your head shot. We will be going across the street to Kramer Photographers at 1:00 for a group photo.

About WIBAF
WIBAF is an active group of business women who are interested in learning and networking with one another while discussing business related topics. Meetings are held once a month, on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Meetings are divided between organized presentations including business topics and member features, along with time for networking with other members in attendance.
Monthly Registration
The luncheon fee is $12 per month. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online each month by clicking on above. Registration is requested no later than the Friday morning prior to each meeting. Registration after noon on the Friday before the meeting will be $15 per person. For questions about Chamber Membership or WIBAF registration, please contact: Cheryl Gosiewski │ 847-359-7200 │ membership@palatinechamber.com
Participation
All attendees are given 30-60 seconds to provide their "elevator pitch" during the introduction portion of each meeting. If you are interested in hosting a luncheon, featuring your company for a longer 10-15 minute presentation, or offering a 20-30 minute business topic for the group, please contact one of the WIBAF co-chairs:
Julie Selof • 847-496-6246 • jselof@palatineparks.org
Mari Beth Darling • 847-254-7227 • plate247@gmail.com
WIBAF Scholarship Fund
In May of 2015 we awarded two $1,000 scholarships to female seniors from Fremd and Palatine High Schools who are majoring in business. All proceeds from the WIBAF meetings, monthly prize drawings, and fundraisers contribute to the scholarship fund.