Forward-thinking ideas to help our community grow.

Our speaker program is designed to inspire, educate, and support our members organizations. We also hear first-hand about plans, projects and other opportunities from business and other community leaders.

  • Annie Coakley

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT EXPLORE OAK PARK AND BEYOND

    Explore Oak Park and Beyond is the leader in promoting the unique communities, cultures, and experiences found in Chicago’s western suburbs.

  • Nick Malone

    SENIOR RESOURCE TECHNICIAN,
    FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY

    Cook County is surrounded by 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful natural beauty. Nick presented several benefits and programs of the forest preserves from registering as a vendor to programming partnerships.

  • Bill Carlson

    CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER at DATA AXLE

    Bill gives a demonstration on using the U.S. Business and Consumer Modules to target specific groups of businesses or individuals who may most likely be interested in their products or services. This is an incredibly useful tool for any type of business.

  • Amanda Wittenborn

    ENTREPRENEUR AMANDA CREATIONS

    Amanda Wittenborn is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach with a passion for helping others turn their dreams into reality. Her business specializes in unique party supplies for all of life's celebrations.

  • Phil Richard

    PRESIDENT OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN BROOKFIELD

    As bank fraud is on the rise, Phil Richard gives a big picture view of how banks are combatting these online scams to protect their customers. He also gives practical advice on protecting your business and personal accounts.

  • Susan Neustrom, Ed.D.

    AUTHOR, SPEAKER, & EDUCATOR

    Susan has taught many adults and nonprofit organizations and small businesses how to experience change from a new perspective by using a comfort zone approach to achieve a successful outcome. Learn more at https://susanneustrom.com

  • Kenny Friedman

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND AI ARTIST

    Kenny Friedman was an early adopter of generative AI technologies, first using it to create his own beautifully weird Creatures of FPO (a delightfully surreal take on Humans of New York). You can also find Kenny’s coffee start up at ofcoarsecoffee.com.

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