Women’s Networking Group – Fall Event

The Landscape Illinois Women’s Networking Group invites you to an engaging event featuring three dynamic TED Talks designed to empower and inspire. Together, we’ll explore strategies for promoting camaraderie, building strong leadership skills, and elevating our professional image. Following the talks, enjoy interactive roundtables and networking to deepen connections and share ideas with fellow industry professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

TED Talks will include:

Building More Than Landscapes: Fostering Community within Industry 
Lauren Ogle, Tri-State Cut Stone & Brick

• Embracing connection and collaboration to strengthen professional communities
• Diving into engagement, friendship, support, and cheer
• Empowering individuals to promote purpose within their workplace

Leadership: You Can Be a Leader
Carrie Hancock, JMR Landscaping

• Leadership isn’t defined by title
• A seat at the male populated table
• Continuing to lead, for our future

The Diversity in Our Garden: Authenticity to Improve Your Professional Image
Tiffany Wohlhart, Midwest Groundcovers 

• Authenticity builds trust and credibility—and being true to yourself strengthens your professional image
• Diverse perspectives create stronger teams and drive innovation in the green industry
• Align your values with your professional presence, so you can thrive while staying rooted in who you are

Event Agenda:

• 8:30am – Attendee Check-in
• 8:45am – Hot Breakfast Buffet Opens
• 9:15am – Welcome
• 9:25am-10:40am – TED Talks and Roundtable Discussions
• 10:40am-10:55am – Q&A
• 10:55am – Raffle Drawing, Closing Remarks, Networking

Interested in Sponsoring?

WNG Community Sponsors Receive: 1 attendee ticket. Company logo on the Landscape Illinois website, table tents & presentation slides at the event. Your logo will be included in the article about the event in Landscape Illinois The Magazine. There will be a sponsor table available for your company’s promotional material.