Geneva Women in Business set Feb. 20 for luncheon

First event of 2024 to feature networking, trivia on notable Geneva women

The Geneva Women in Business are hosting the group's first luncheon event this year on Feb. 20 at the Geneva History Museum. The 2024 board members are Patty Skowronski (front row, left), Kelly Vass and Meggan Morell, Lynne Ball (back row, left),  Kim Edwards, Cortney Kinzler, Pam Rancour, Candice Ellenshon, and Chamber liaison Robyn Chione.

GENEVA – Geneva Women in Business will host its first luncheon of the year from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva, according to a news release.

The meeting will focus on networking and there will be trivia on notable women in Geneva’s history.

Ella’s Italian Pub will provide the meal.

Proceeds from a Chance for Charity raffle will benefit the Geneva History Museum, according to the release.

Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Registration for the luncheon is online at members.genevachamber.com or by calling the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060.

Geneva Women in Business will host luncheon events in April, July, September and December, as well as a Casino Night in November, according to the release.

Each event provides education and networking opportunities. The events also have fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits through raffle prizes that Geneva Chamber members donate.

In 2023, Geneva Women in Business raised more than $8,500 for local organizations including Hope for Haitians, Kane Repertory Theatre, Geneva Lions Club, Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation, Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center and Second Act Scene 2.

Geneva Women in Business has been a committee of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce since 1985.

Despite its name, all small business owners – men and women alike – are invited to participate in its events.

Members of the 2024 Geneva Women in Business board are Susi Brucato, Kelly Vass, Lynne Ball, Meggan Morell, Candice Ellensohn, Cortney Kinzler, Kim Edwards, Pam Rancour and Chamber liaison Robyn Chicone, according to the release.