Mastering communication skills is crucial for thriving in today’s competitive marketplace.
In celebration of Small Business Month, Wilmette Public Library and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce invite you to the 2025 Strictly Business Lunch & Learn, featuring keynote speaker Tom Chowaniec. A seasoned executive and certified FocalPoint business and executive coach, Tom helps owners of small and medium sized businesses drive growth, improve client retention, employee satisfaction, trust, and culture building.
Tom has led teams of 1,000+ people and run businesses of $230M+ revenue. Tom has been CEO, executive vce president, or VP/GM at GE Healthcare, Leica Microsystems, Cardinal Health, McKesson, Agiliti Health, and Angstrom Technology. He led or co-led seven acquisitions of small businesses.
Registration is required and free of charge; free lunch is included.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
