Events
2019 08/28/2019: Women in Business
Women in Business
Lunch and network with Skokie's most influential businesswomen. These monthly presentations will help you build your networking and business skills.
This Month's Topic:
Meet The Area's Newest Elected Official, State Senator Laura Fine
Senator Laura Fine represents the 9th Senate District, which includes all or portions of Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka.
Before her election to the Senate, Senator Fine served as the State Representative for the 17th Legislative District from 2013 – 2019. During this time, she was a champion of women’s rights, an advocate for public education and a strong supporter of a clean environment. In addition, she fought hard to provide quality healthcare for Illinois residents.
Prior to serving on the state legislature, Senator Fine was an instructor in the Political Science Department at Northeastern Illinois University and served as the Clerk of Northfield Township. Senator Fine has also worked in radio and television news for various media outlets throughout the Midwest.
Senator Fine holds a B.A. in telecommunications from Indiana University and an M.A. in political science from Northeastern Illinois University. She is a graduate of the Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership and the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development; she is also an Edgar Fellow and a Henry Toll Fellow. Senator Fine is a member of Kiwanis Club of Glenview-Northbrook, the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise and the Glenview/Glencoe League of Women Voters.
Senator Fine lives in Glenview with her husband, Michael, and their two sons, and is an active and involved resident of the community.
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location
Skokie Public Library
2nd Floor Business Center
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Fees/Admission
$15 for members, $20 for walk-ins and prospective members; includes lunch.
Contact Information
Skokie Chamber of Commerce (847) 673-0240
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