Co-hosted with City of Hope Cancer Center, featuring Community Relationship Manager, Lisa Kaplan

And WKCC Women Mean Business: Together, we rise!

Pink, Purpose & Possibilities

A Multi-Chamber Celebration of Women in Business

Wilmette/Kenilworth, Winnetka/Northfield/Glencoe, Niles, Evanston, Glenview and Lincolnwood.

Agenda

12:00 PM

Welcome, Open Networking & Supporting Local Vendors

Guests connect with women in business from participating chambers, meet local vendors, and enjoy lunch and refreshments.

12:15 PM

Welcome & Introduction

Welcome remarks from the Woman’s Club of Wilmette and participating 6 Chamber representatives, introducing the purpose of the gathering and the importance of connection, awareness, and community.

12:25 PM

Breast Cancer Awareness: City of Hope

Lisa Kaplan Community Relationship Manager, City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago

Lisa shares the mission of City of Hope and introduces our featured speaker.

12:35 PM

Featured Speaker: Cancer Care, Awareness & Patient Support

Angelina Fakhoury, M.S.N., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C. Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services, City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago

An opportunity to learn about patient care, the importance of awareness, and resources that support patients and their families.

12:55 PM

Community Stories: Strength, Resilience & Hope

A panel featuring personal stories from community members, survivors, caregivers, or advocates, sharing experiences and messages of support, resilience, and hope.

1:20 PM

Introducing WKCC Women Mean Business

An introduction to the new WKCC Women Mean Business networking group, focused on professional development, celebrating wins, mastermind conversations, building relationships, and sharing referrals.

1:35 PM

Call to Action: Turn Connection Into Action (see below)

Invite attendees to take a next step, whether that means scheduling a preventive screening, sharing awareness resources, connecting with a participating Chamber

1:45 PM

Closing Networking & Vendor Connections

Final opportunity to meet attendees, visit vendors, exchange contact information, and continue conversations.

Call to Action

• Awareness: Encourage attendees to learn about screening options and share reliable breast cancer awareness resources.
• Community: Invite attendees to support local businesses, community organizations, and participating vendors.
• Connection: Encourage attendees to join the WKCC Women Mean Business network and stay involved in future multi-chamber events.