PWCC

About

Professional Women’s Club of Chicago provides networking connections that support, enrich and inspire women to advance professionally and personally.

Women Networking in Chicago

PWCC’s Story

In 1998, nine women decided to form PWCC as a networking organization for professionals in Chicago. The women had met through their membership in another women-focused networking group, but felt that its national organization was not responsive to the needs of the local chapters.

In forming PWCC, the founders ensured that the membership represented a cross-section of women who held manager-level positions in their own organizations, as well as women who owned their own businesses. Additionally, PWCC attracted women who represented a broad range of industries and services.

The goal was to promote the business, professional, and personal development of our members, and to focus on issues such as health and work/life balance -- something no other organization in the city was addressing at that time. And so, in June 1998, the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC) was born.

The nine founding members of PWCC are:

Nancy Biel, Julie Durkin, Kate Evert, Annika Jaspers, Cherie LeFevre,
Carol Miller, Lynn Miller, Courtney Pitt, and Laurie Skillman (first President)

Diverse group of women smiling at networking event

PWCC Today

PWCC has grown and strengthened over the years – we currently have over 260 members and an average monthly luncheon attendance of 120. We’ve hosted prominent speakers including politicians, authors, CEOs of multi-billion dollar corporations and owners of start up organizations that are thriving.

PWCC has broadened our offerings over the years as well. We now offers facilitated networking luncheons, dynamic guest speakers, panel discussion events, after hours wine and dines, and a host of other gatherings to bring women together.

The original principles still remain intact – PWCC is all about women helping women to overcome barriers, to reach their desired potential, and to advance in business and life.

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Professional Women’s Club of Chicago members come from the public and private sector, ranging from multi-billion dollar corporations to small not-for-profit organizations.

Of our members hold leadership positions in their companies.

50% +

1/3

Of our members are self-employed or own their own business.

Of our members are in accounting, finance, law, marketing, and management consulting.

85%

PWCC Partners

Meet our Community Partners, organizations that share our commitment to elevate, enrich and inspire the professional women of Chicago

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D.E.I. Statement

1 - We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

2 - We welcome every person’s unique perspective and experience.

3 - Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices are at the center of our organization.

4 - We commit to using these practices for our organization and our communities.

Board of

Directors

Meet the dedicated women who drive PWCC forward! Our Board of Directors brings together a diverse range of expertise and passion, guiding our mission with strategic vision and commitment. They embody our values and make a lasting impact in our community through their leadership. 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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