TOOLKIT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND ADVISORS

Define your company's needs & objectives:

• Complete a brief Business Needs Assessment
• Utilize a flexible strategic planning tool
• Test outside perspectives through a single advisory board session, offered annually to members of the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago Area Chapter
• Leverage peer support through monthly Women Presidents’ Organization member meetings, for women-led enterprises with annual revenues of $1 million or more if service-based or $2 million if product-based

Grow your capacity for sales & financing:

• Register for monthly Accelerator Series seminars at the CEC
• Stay forward-thinking with marketplace intelligence from National City Bank
• Certify your business as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Development Center
• Explore custom financial products and services for women in business from National City Bank

Learn about the latest topics & trends affecting boardrooms across America:

• Attend the National Directors Institute presented by Foley & Lardner, LLP

Receive news and insights tailored to your personal industry and governance interests:

• Create an electronic Briefcase through Foley & Lardner, LLP

Access board candidate development & referral services for women and ethnic minorities:

• Connect with Boardroom Bound

Enhance your presence in broad business circles:

• Learn about networking, thought leadership and committee opportunities available through the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce