What is women's business council?
The Women's Business Council was formed in 1985, as a Committee of the Urbana Chamber of Commerce. Countless hours of meetings were held to establish goals, develop budgets, design a logo and membership pen, all leading up to the first meeting which was held on Thursday, February 18, 1985. From the very beginning, the organization was open to all women employed in the community.
In 1990, WBC became a Joint Committee of the Urbana and Champaign Chambers of Commerce. This decision was made to give our members even more opportunities to assume leadership positions within the Chambers and the community. When the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1991, WBC became its largest committee. Since WBC has separate funds and accounting from the Chamber, WBC incorporated with its own tax ID number in April 1993. Therefore, WBC is now lead by a President and a Board of Directors.
Our organization is built through the participation of its members on 12 different committees of the Council. Through the efforts of these committee members, the Women's Business Council provides: monthly luncheon programs and newsletters, the recognition of members personal involvement in the community through an active service fund, and professional accomplishments, the opportunity to further our education through scholarship awards, the availability of social events for networking and the opportunity for participation in the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.
We entered the 90's with the same style, wit and competence that has always set our organization apart. We started the 90's by getting INVOLVED and accepted the challenge of change with enthusiasm. The world may have changed since 1985, but some things will always stay the same. Such as our commitment to give you every opportunity for personal and professional growth that you look for in our organization. We invite you to become a WBC member and invest in our future!
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