Last week the Network of Entrepreneurial Women gathered at Symphony’s for a joyous dinner. Since our group was intimate we skipped the anticipated progressive dinner and conversed about business challenges and joys instead. We brainstormed where to promote ourselves, celebrated one attendee’s milestone of needing to hire, and discussed our goals for the year. It […]
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Last Thursday we had a blast speednetworking at Shannon’s Irish Pub for Beer Women and Wellness. The Network of Entrepreneurial Women gathered in Glen Ellyn to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with pints and pub grub. When our first round of beverages was ordered (we have our priorities straight!), we engaged in 4-minute introductions of our […]
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It is Women’s History Month and I am super excited to discuss women’s achievements with a historian on Wednesday. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment. Barbara Joan Zeitz has been researching women’s history since 2007, and has been writing about her findings on CountHerHistory for a decade. In 2012 she […]
We had a blast closing out Galentine’s month at Anna Shea’s Chocolate Lounge last week. In spite of another polar vortex front several suburban ladies were lured by the chocolate bar, and we cozied up to the fireplace to imbibe. The Pistachio Pomegranate cupcake was delicious, and I opted for a Bailey’s Chocolate cocktail this […]
Last Wednesday NEW visited Salon Four 14 for some pre-Galentine’s Day pampering. It was sunny day and the temperature had increased significantly, making us all giddy with joy. Co-Founder Karen had brought a 12-pack of cupcakes from The Sugar Path as well as some chocolate. We toured the cozy space owned by Heather Haftl, and […]
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“We each have gifts and we should explore them.†~ Flying for Hope Last week a few fired up ladies braved the cold to warm up to tea, entrepreneurial inspiration, and some ecochic shopping at NEW’s Tea Women and Wellness event. Our energetic attendees included holistic wellness experts, charity founders, storefront managers and technological innovators. […]
The Network of Entrepreneurial Women closed out the year with a lovely party at Anna Shae’s Chocolate Lounge in Barrington last week. We warmed ourselves by the fireplace as we enjoyed the whimsical and girly setting. Chocolates are made on site here, and we couldn’t resist sampling pieces. I imbibed in the delectable S’mores Martini. […]
Last week the Network of Entrepreneurial Women had a blast at Aurora Rose Boutique in Lemont. I was excited to showcase this shop to our members, since I knew it would be a good fit. We got to sample delicious goodies from Tastefully Simple, had chocolate Martinis provided by Dove Chocolates, and sampled the new […]
Last Thursday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women took in vibrant art, delicious snacks and some vino at the Awakenings Foundation Center. The foundation unveiled My Fire: the Alchemy of Abuse by author and artist Gabriel Orion Marie, a new exhibit in their gallery. “She’s alive, she’s healed, and she’s sharing it with us.†~ Jean […]
“Great group of women who truly care about expanding each other’s businesses!†~ Casie Fields Crain’s Chicago Business is hosting Small Business Week from September 30 through October 4, and NEW-The Network of Entrepreneurial Women is excited to participate and to be featured in the magazine! We will host Meet, Munch & Mastermind, an afternoon […]
