Women in Business Advisory Forum Empowering Women in Business

WIBAF Mission
The Women in Business Advisory Forum is an informal network of local business women who want to build relationships and advance their professional skills.

WIBAF is an active group of business women who are interested in learning from one another while discussing business-related topics and "burning issues.” Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, with additional events scheduled periodically. Meetings typically focus on a specific business subject and include a guest speaker. In addition, members also have an opportunity to periodically profile their business in a 12-20 minute presentation. Some featured topics may include marketing, public relations, sales, work/life balance, public speaking and more. Click here to see past speakers and topics. Click here to see what’s the schedule for future meetings.


Membership Information
The Women In Business Advisory Forum (WIBAF) is a part of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce (Illinois). Members must be working women or business owners whose company is a member of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce. Nonmembers are encouraged to visit. Attendance at two meetings is allowed prior to making a membership decision. In addition, WIBAF offers additional resources to non-members through its Web site as well as special presentations open to all local businesses.

Next Meeting: May 12 ~ Impactful Communications Workshop Presented by Josette Goldberg, Goldberg Executive Coaching Communication skills affect every aspect of our lives from our business to our personal interactions and relationships. This workshop provides an introduction to these skills and opportunity to practice them in a relaxed environment. Goldberg has worked with many executives to grow their businesses including leaders from American Express, Household Finance and Enesco Giftware. Here persuasive and collaborative style supports rapid resolution of business issues and productive relationships. Josette is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University and accredited by the International Business Coach Institute (IBCI). No food is allowed in the library meeting space, so please eat before or after the meeting.