Women in Business has been in existence since 1983, formerly known as the Working Women's Council.  While acting in unity with the mission of the Kankakee Regional Chamber, WIB strives to enhance business partnerships and address the challenges of our Region's working women by providing opportunities to make a difference both professionally and personally through education, programs, networking and business development.

This diverse group of regional businesswomen meet month for a networking luncheon at the  Quality Inn in Bradley.  These Lunch & Learn meetings are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.  Lunch & Learn meetings offer networking opportunities as well as dynamic programming.



Programming topics have included: travel tips, dealing with depression, budgeting and personal finance, health/nutrition needs for women, gardening and aromatherapy.  Past guest speakers have included: professional organizer, Karen McGregor; KCC Athletic Director and retired professional football player with two super bowl rings, Ted Petersen; 2009 ATHENA Award recipient, Beth Brosseau; and Director of Illinois Veteran's Affairs, Tammy Duckworth.

Each year Women in Business present the annual Women in Business Seminar.  This is a full day program held at Olivet Nazarene University and gives over 480 professional area women the chance to get together and celebrate working women.  The event is highlighted with over 60 vendor booths, incredible networking, the presentation of the ATHENA Award (pictured at the left) and Anita Grand Scholarships and of course, a phenomenal motivational speaker.