About this Event
WESOS Orland Park network meeting hosted by WESOS Chapter Leaders, Lena Matariyeh & Crystal Baldazo.
Topic: Stronger Together: The Chamber & Women in Business
Guests - Your first meeting is on us! If you are not a paid member of WESOS and this is your first time ever going to a WESOS meeting, select the non-member ticket and use promo code FIRSTTIMEFREE to get your first ticket free.
Join us on Wednesday January 7, at 9:30 AM, to network and hear from our featured guest speaker, Sarah Stasukewicz .
Sarah Stasukewicz, CEO of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, will introduce members to the vital role the Chamber plays in supporting, advocating for, and connecting local businesses. She will highlight how the Chamber serves as a powerful resource for visibility, growth, and collaboration, while also spotlighting OWN—Orland Women’s Network—a dedicated initiative focused on empowering, supporting, and elevating women in business. Attendees will gain insight into how intentional involvement with the Chamber and OWN can open doors, strengthen professional relationships, and create meaningful opportunities for long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
- The Chamber Is More Than Networking
- Learn how the Chamber actively supports businesses through advocacy, education, exposure, and strategic connections—serving as a partner in your growth, not just an event host.
- OWN: A Space Built for Women in Business
- Understand how Orland Women’s Network (OWN) creates opportunities for women to connect, collaborate, and lead within a supportive and empowering community.
- Engagement Creates Opportunity
- Discover how showing up, getting involved, and leveraging Chamber and OWN resources can lead to referrals, leadership opportunities, and long-term business impact.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
- 9:30-10:00 Arrival & Open Networking
- 10:00: Meeting & Presentation Begins
- 11:30 Meeting Concludes
WHAT TO BRING:
- About 40 business cards
- Your planner/calendar
- Something to take notes with
- A 30 Second Elevator Pitch about you/your business
- A friend! Invite them to register as a guest.
- Come as you are, be yourself, and be open to what is possible!
Join us to grow your personal and professional skills, network, and grow authentic relationships! Simply reserve your spot for this event with the appropriate ticket type as either a paid WESOS Network Member or as a Non-Member (Guest).
Not yet a WESOS Member?
- Learn more about WESOS
- Explore our other Chapters
- Join the WESOS network!
- Use Promo Code ORLANDPARK10 when purchasing your annual membership for a 10% discount!
IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING YOUR RSVP:
Please be aware, we value your reservation as a commitment. Repeat offenders will automatically be moved off the attending list for:
- RSVPing "Yes" and not attending the meeting [no call-no show]
- Cancelling your RSVP less than 24 hours before the meeting begins (especially, when there is a waitlist)
- Consistent tardiness. Understandably, cars break down & people get sick which is why we run on a "3 strikes" policy.
- We thank you for your understanding as we do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to attend our meetings.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blissful Banana Cafe, 15447 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00
