OPRF Chamber Announces Health & Wellness Speaker Series
Mar 28, 2016 12:00 AM
The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its new "Health & Wellness Speaker Series" starting in May, 2016. The Series was conceived and developed in the Chamber's Health & Wellness affinity group and is presented as a partnership with the Westcook YMCA.
The Speaker Series brings together local health & wellness professionals and community members interested in learning more about various health-related topics. The Series advances both the Chamber's mission of building connections for the local business economy and the Westcook YMCA's mission to expand health literacy throughout the community.
Programs will be held on the third Thursday of every month, alternating between a midday session (noon - 1pm) and an early evening session (7pm - 8pm). The Series is free and open to the public and meets in the Westcook YMCA's community room. Attendees should expect a 45 minute program followed by some time for Q&A. Sessions are designed to be informative and interactive. These are not intended to be hard-sell infomercials, but rather opportunities for local experts to educate the community on unique topics of interest.
Local businesses interested in presenting must apply online via the Chamber's website. Our volunteer Health & Wellness Speaker Committee (Rose Mattax, Karin Grimes and Eleonore Weber) will evaluate the applications with an eye toward creating a diverse and interesting program. Applications are currently being accepted for the June, 2016 through April, 2017 dates. Applicants need not be Chamber members to apply. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before April 22, when the committee will begin their evaluations. Priority will be given to applications received prior to the April 22 due date. To apply, visit our Speaker Series Programming webpage with Application Link by clicking here.
The first session will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7pm. The Westcook YMCA will present on healthy living. Community members are encouraged (but not required) to RSVP by visiting the Chamber Calendar's event page (click here.)
Please direct questions or concerns first to Cathy Yen in the Chamber office, who will put you in touch with the right Chamber leadership team or committee.
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The Speaker Series brings together local health & wellness professionals and community members interested in learning more about various health-related topics. The Series advances both the Chamber's mission of building connections for the local business economy and the Westcook YMCA's mission to expand health literacy throughout the community.
Programs will be held on the third Thursday of every month, alternating between a midday session (noon - 1pm) and an early evening session (7pm - 8pm). The Series is free and open to the public and meets in the Westcook YMCA's community room. Attendees should expect a 45 minute program followed by some time for Q&A. Sessions are designed to be informative and interactive. These are not intended to be hard-sell infomercials, but rather opportunities for local experts to educate the community on unique topics of interest.
Local businesses interested in presenting must apply online via the Chamber's website. Our volunteer Health & Wellness Speaker Committee (Rose Mattax, Karin Grimes and Eleonore Weber) will evaluate the applications with an eye toward creating a diverse and interesting program. Applications are currently being accepted for the June, 2016 through April, 2017 dates. Applicants need not be Chamber members to apply. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before April 22, when the committee will begin their evaluations. Priority will be given to applications received prior to the April 22 due date. To apply, visit our Speaker Series Programming webpage with Application Link by clicking here.
The first session will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7pm. The Westcook YMCA will present on healthy living. Community members are encouraged (but not required) to RSVP by visiting the Chamber Calendar's event page (click here.)
Please direct questions or concerns first to Cathy Yen in the Chamber office, who will put you in touch with the right Chamber leadership team or committee.
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