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Your WIN President's Message |
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Welcome to a fresh and ethical networking arena, called National Women's Innovation Network, built for women entrepreneurs and other networkers, and focused on innovation, inspiration, and inclusion.
At WIN:
You will find positive, supportive, fascinating women business owners and professionals to network with around ethically-operated businesses and opportunities.
You will find you can again have fun and make money at the same time, while associating with other honorable people, and making a difference in communities you care about.
You will find an energized environment where we all go onward and upward together in our businesses and in our lives.
You will find you are supported by a community of women that encourages growth and development of women business owners in any economy.
You will find networking opportunities that will allow you to expand your business while improving the communities in which we live and work. | | |
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 WIN Referral Network - geographically unlimited referral network for potential customers. FREE
Fireside Chats - geographically unlimited educational and motivational conference calls every month. FREE
Innovation Circles - monthly "mastermind" forum to discuss a business topic and apply innovation to your business. Members can bring guests. FREE
Spa + Cupcakes - monthly events featuring mini spa treatments, mini cupcakes, and big networking. Members can bring guests. FREE
Listserv - an online bulletin board where you can promote your business, ask for referrals, and provide referrals. FREE
Video Gallery - access to educational videos and other content. FREE
Leadership - bring your expertise to the WIN Foundation, Annual Gala, more!
Additional events - access to reciprocal organization events.
Innovation, Inclusion, Inspiration - plus honesty, transparency, ethics. |
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The word is out - wellness is a vital part of the Women's Business Community's discussion! Recent WIN events have featured this vital topic in educational seminars and networking events. We're looking for more women in the Health and Wellness field to join us at upcoming events to share their own business's message!
Upoming events of interest:
~ SPA & CUPCAKES
1st Tuesday of every month, 2 pm
MySpa, Fairmont Hotel, 200 N Columbus, Chicago
Enjoy mini spa treatments, mini cupcakes and big networking! Free of Charge.
~ INNOVATION CIRCLE
3rd Friday of every month, 8 am
Rotating Locations
Check the WIN Calendar for information about this month's Innovation Circle!!
Also, have you joined WIN yet? The Women's Innovation Network offers exciting networking events in a supportive envioronment! WIN members represent all industries and fields. Here you can find that responsible, efficient vendor you've looked for - or that ideal customer you'd imagined! Network with other women business owners in a positive and fun setting. |
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Enjoy a party in a candy store!
Come to the WIN "Candy Gala", at woman-owned Candyality on the 7th floor of Water Tower Place, for a charity benefit, networking, and to celebrate a sweet spring season in business and life!
When: Tuesday, April 24, 7 – 9 pm.
Where: Candyality Mega Store and Museum, Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue, 7th Floor, Chicago. Candyality is woman-owned.
Charity: The WIN Candy Gala will benefit Sweet Beginnings, a non-profit founded by WIN Member Brenda Palms Barber. The organization teaches formerly incarcerated people to harvest honey and make honey-based bath products sold at Whole Foods and elsewhere.
Cost: $15 early-bird pricing until April 3, or $25 afterward or at the door.
Dress: Black tie / cocktail attire.
Register: www.ladiesofwin.org/candygala.php,
or email: info@womensinnovationnetwork.org.
RSVP: info@womensinnovationnetwork.org. |
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Your WIN President, Valerie Beck, has won an Influential Women Business Award!!! |
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Thank You for joining the Women's Innovation Network (WIN) at Sequin and Peaceful Palour |
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The Swirlz Cup Cakes were scrumptious - breakfast varieties - we networked while checking out the new fall jewelry fashions and Wellness. Boosting business with our Innovation Circle and meeting Brand new innovative female entrepreneurs in Chicago and the Suburbs.
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Don't miss the next
Women's Innovation Network (WIN) Members Only Fireside Chat
Held the last Sunday of every month
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Fireside Chats are geographically unlimited educational and motivational conference calls the last Sunday of every month.
Members are encouraged to be our speakers at these and other events.
An added benefit for WIN Members, designed to help you reach your goals and nourish you along the way, Fireside Chats are always the last Sunday of the month at 9 pm via conference call.
FREE!!
Members will receive conference call info to join in live or listen to the recording later.
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Tues, April 3rd: Power Hour: Spa + Cupcakes
Power Hour!!! Business Network with a Cupcake in your hand! |
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What is Spa + Cupcakes? It's a Women's Innovation Network signature gathering with mini spa treatments, mini cupcakes, and big networking! Come to the event that started it all!
When and where: 2:00pm - 3:00pm, mySpa at the Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus, Chicago.
Cost: FREE!
Public transportation: easily walkable or ride-able from many Loop locations; find directions from your location at rtachicago.com.
Discounted parking: provided at the hotel for our attendees; ask awesome spa manager Rendy Nelson or her team at the spa desk. |
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Spa and Cupcakes Plus!
Was A Great Success!!!!
Power Hour Plus!!! With Regina Taylor part of Crains Small Business Week! |
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Our special Spa & Cupcake event with Regina Taylor was magical, powerful, and conducive to meaningful connections. The Golden Globe winning actress and playwright gave a deeply inspiring speech on tapping into your imagination and following your heart at "Spa & Cupcake Plus; 10 entrepreneurial wellness tips in 10 minutes", which was part of Crain's Small Business Week... |
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Save the Date: Women's Innovation Network
Geneva Retreat 2012
July 17th-19th : Put it in your Calendar!!! :) |
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See for yourself how networking and business is done at WIN. Check out our photo gallery from our very successful Inaugural Retreat!!!
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| The opening WIN Welcome Dinner was a complete success!!! The sponsored dinner provided attendees a great opportunity to network and discuss goals for their businesses. The Dinner Specials were Mahi Mahi and Flat Ironed Steak! | |
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WIN Retreat Networking With Energy...
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