CWIB Luncheon November 19, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month – Connecting Women in Business is hosting a panel discussion with Women Leaders of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. This is a special and unique opportunity to learn more about the work of the tribe in our area and learn more about its impact on our area.  

We are pleased to be joined by: Amanda Swiss, Planning Director who will discuss new housing opportunities; Winnay Wemigwase, Tribal Historic Preservation Office,  to share knowledge for Native American Heritage Month; and JoAnne Cook, Chief Judge in Tribal Court, who will explain how LTBB’s process works and how the court works with entities outside of the tribe.

This is a special and unique opportunity to learn more about the work of the tribe in our area and learn more about its impact on our area.  

Registration and networking take place from 11:30am to noon. The buffet lunch will be available at 11:45am. The program will begin at noon with the panel discussion starting around 12:20pm. and the event will conclude at 1pm.

The buffet lunch will include: Vegetarian Apple Butternut Bisque, mixed green salad, Mostaccioli Primavera (vegetables, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil and Parmesan cheese), Chicken Piccata with couscous and caper lemon butter sauce, roasted baby carrots and assorted mini sweets.

Cost is $35 for CWIB members and $50 for all others. PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes Wednesday, November 13 at 5pm. Any cancellations or no-shows after this time will be charged. 

Our Marquee sponsors for this season is PNC Bank, and our exclusive radio sponsor is Lite 96.3.