BUSINESS @ LUNCH

This program is a relaxed , casual networking event that gives Chamber members a great opportunity to promote their products and services by hosting other members at their businesses . Each sponsoring business is recognized and provided time to speak to those in attendance .

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WOMEN ’ S PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

LEGISLATIVE FORUM

Business @ Lunch combines building relationships

and making connections with business

education . For many years , members

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have selected this event as the most beneficial program the Chamber provides .

Each month , the program features speakers and presenters who provide important information about the community , leadership training and other business-related tools .

Business @ Lunch is held eight times a year on the second Friday of the month from 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . at Meditations Catering and Banquet Facility .

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

One of the most loved Chamber events , Business After Hours offers the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their stories .

The Legislative Forum is held on the third Friday of each month during the Legislative Session ( January – June ) and brings information to the Stillwater community on relevant local and state policies .

Our region ’ s four legislators , Senator Tom Dugger , Representatives Trish Ranson , Ty Burns and John Talley came together to encourage active discussion and address concerns .

The Legislative Forum breakfasts provide Chamber members the opportunity to establish and strengthen their relationships with key decision-makers while voicing their opinions on issues moving forward .

We were able to continue to hold our Legislative Forums via Facebook with our local house representatives and senator from their respective locations . Those watching from

The Women ’ s Professional Council is designed to inspire , support and empower professional businesswomen of all ages by offering networking and educational opportunities that allow women to be their best selves and excel in their chosen career path .

The council organizes speakers on topics relating to women ’ s health , entrepreneurship , philanthropy , leadership , management , politics and balanced living . The council meets the first month of each quarter for an opportunity to network , discuss with and hear from other inspiring and successful women .

We held our only in-person WPC event in January and had more than 90 attendees ( a record high for WPC ) at the Stillwater Community Center to hear our speakers and program . The last three sessions were virtual and averaged 50 men and women who signed in to watch .

In 2021 , WPC will be replaced by the joint program with Meridian Technology Center called Recharge : A Series for Women .