In this session, Nora Schlesinger breaks down the three most common bottlenecks that slow growing businesses: the founder, the process, and decision-making. Attendees will learn how to spot where work is getting stuck, why everything keeps flowing back to them, and what to do about it. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s holding your business back, and practical guidance for how to start repairing it.

Nora Schlesinger is a fractional COO, operations consultant, and former CEO who helps female
founders build the systems, structure, and clarity they need to scale without chaos. After leading
her own company through significant growth and a successful acquisition, she brings firsthand
experience that shapes how she supports other leaders today. Nora is known for rolling up her
sleeves and working alongside founders to turn complexity into manageable operations. Her
work blends strategic insight with hands-on execution, helping leaders build businesses that are
poised for sustainable growth.

Judy Seals / Founder & Nurse Practitioner, Synergy Integrative Health & Wellness
Jocelyn Calles / Co-Owner, Impact Health Sharing
Where is it?
Sunrise of River Forest (formerly The Sheridan) is graciously hosting us!
Sunrise is a premiere active senior and memory care community.
Complimentary parking is available when you enter on Chicago Avenue.


Please come as you are. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served.
9:00-9:15 - network, socialize, gather refreshments, and find your seat.
9:15-10:30 - program
If you need to arrive a few minutes late or leave a few minutes early, please still join us! We get it, we all have things to do.

Contact Melissa Mallinson at mmallinson@oprfchamber.org

Friday Nov 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Sunrise of River Forest
800 N. Harlem, River Forest
Parking is available in the rear.

Free for members
$20 for non-members
Melissa Mallinson
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Printed courtesy of www.oprfchamber.org/ – Contact the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce for more information.
1101 Lake St., Ste. 307, Oak Park, IL 60301 – 708.613.0550 – info@oprfchamber.org