The WTS Greater Chicago Chapter is hosting a Business Etiquette and Networking Dinner event.
The event will be geared towards emerging talent (those with less than 10 years of experience) in the transportation industry. More experienced attendees are also encouraged to attend and bring emerging leaders from their organization to take advantage of this event opportunity. Presented by Gina Cason of Quigg Engineering, Inc., and facilitated by Noreen Ellis of WSP, the business etiquette presentation will walk attendees through proper eating, drinking, and socializing at meal events. Transportation industry leaders will be sat with emerging talent to facilitate conversation around client networking and to share their experience. These facilitated conversations will allow attendees to gain insight into building positive relationships through networking events and avoiding awkward or inappropriate topics of conversation.
Advisory board members and other industry leaders participating will include:
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Tara Orbon - Assistant Superintendent, Cook County Department of Transportation
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Omer Osman - Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation
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Maggie Walsh - Vice President, Strategic Clients and Pursuits Leader, HDR
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Audrey Wennink - Director of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Council
Doors and networking open at 5:30 pm, the program and dinner begin at 6:00 pm. Cost is $85 for Private Sector Non-Member, $75 for Private Sector Member, or $65 for Government Employee.
Registration closes Friday, October 21.
Please contact Farida Mahmud or Sophie Cohen at [email protected] with any questions about this event.