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About The Speaker
Tracie A. Burress is currently a Regional Sales Executive for Evofem Biosciences in Los Angeles, California. Her marketing and sales career started with various Corporate positions that eventually led her to the highly competitive and coveted Pharmaceutical Industry. In this role, Tracie has amassed countless Regional and National awards including the top award of the Presidents’ Club multiple times. These accomplishments allowed her to achieve the highest Sales position (Executive) which is reserved for the most elite sales representatives within the Pharmaceutical Sales Industry.
Tracie was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, and later moved to Rockford, IL where she lived with her family for 25 years. While in Rockford she was an active member of the community. She served on various committees for RPS 205, The Road Referendum, Mayors Council for Minority Issues, Rockford Area Minority Management, Rockford Regional Good Government PAC, City of Rockford Mayor’s office Family Peace Center and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a proud mom of two college graduates and an HBCU graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a degree in Broadcast Management.
After suffering a Brain Aneurysm in 2011, Tracie decided to take advantage of her “second chance” at life and pursue her dreams of entrepreneurship. She created SockTABs as a wearable solution to help anyone that has ever wasted time and money searching for or replacing lost socks!
After winning first place in the regions Eigerlab fast pitch contest, Tracie set her goal on pitching her product on a National stage. After auditioning during an open casting call, Tracie achieved that goal and in November of 2015 SockTABs was featured on ABC’s hit TV show Shark Tank! Recently, Tracie has reconnected with Daymond John, “The Peoples Shark” to relaunch SockTABs a new fundraising option for schools and organizations.
In the summer of 2022, Tracie wrote and published her first book and became a #1 International best selling author. Her book entitled SURVIVE and SUCCEED: From a Brain Aneurysm to Shark Tank. How to trust in God’s Plan. Is her tremendous story of fortitude and perseverance.
Tracie is passionately committed to helping women navigate through personal and professional challenges. In a world where we are all connected digitally yet feel so isolated, it is her goal to help women stay connected to themselves.
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AGENDA
- 11:00-12:00 | Registration, Networking & Build Your Own Fresh Salad
- 12:00-12:15 | Welcome Address & Open Remarks
- 12:15-1:00 | Keynote Address & Awards Ceremony
NextGen Award, Executive Influencer Award, Role Model
Salad Bar Menu
Spring Mix, Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce
Protein Options:
Grilled Chicken Breasts & Seared Salmon
Optional Toppings:
Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Diced Peppers, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Sliced Black Olives, Croutons, Shredded Cheddar, Corn & Cottage Cheese
Salad Dressings:
Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Italian
Fresh Fruit Display:
Watermelon, Pineapple, Melons, Grapes & Berries
Additional Salads:
Cous Cous Salad & Italian Pasta Salad
Dessert:
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Bundtinis
*Fresh Baked Rolls and Muffins with Butter Packets served at the table*
TICKETS
Individual Tickets
- $45 Chamber Member (GBCC or Stateline)
- $55 Non-Member
Table of Eight Tickets
- $375 Chamber Member (GBCC or Stateline)
- $455 Non-Member
Tickets
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
SPONSOR PACKAGES
PRESENTING SPONSOR $2500 (Sold Out)
• 8 Event Tickets (1 table)
• Preferred seating at event
• “Presented by” with company logo on promotional materials (digital & print)
• Opportunity to speak on stage
PLATINUM SPONSOR $1,500
• 6 Event Tickets
• Preferred seating at event
• Company logo on promotional materials (digital & print)
• Verbal acknowledgement on stage
GOLD SPONSOR $750
• 4 Event Tickets
• Reserved seating at event
• Company logo on promotional materials where applicable
• Acknowledgement on screen at event
SILVER SPONSOR $500
• 3 Event Tickets
• Reserved seating at event
• Company logo on promotional materials where applicable
• Acknowledgement on screen at event
AWARD SPONSOR $500 (Sold Out)
• 2 Event Tickets
• Reserved seating at event
• Opportunity for one company representative to be on stage to give brief intro of company & introduce one of the award honorees
• Company logo on promotional materials where applicable
• Acknowledgement on screen at event
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- Print version: Sponsorship Levels & Benefits – PDF
MORE INFORMATION & SPONSOR SIGN UP:
Aimee at aimeet@greaterbeloitchamber.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominate an Influential Woman in Business that deserves recognition through any of our 3 awards: NextGen, Executive Influencer, and Role Model. Nominations may be self-nominated or outside of your organization. Nomination must be made by Thursday, September 8, 5:00pm. 2022.
Nominate here:
NextGen
This award is designed to recognize emerging talent. It is open to women who have not only already made a mark in business but are also ‘women to watch’ in terms of future contribution. The winning entrant might be a future leader, or already head of a team; she could be just starting out in business, forming her own company, or quickly rising through the ranks. The judges will be looking for examples as evidence, either through their activities or achievements which they have brought about for themselves or others.
Executive Influencer
This award is open to women at board or senior executive level who have not only achieved personally in their organization but have made a significant difference in business and/or community over the past 12 months. The winning candidate will have demonstrated their attitude and commitment to developing, mentoring and empowering other women in their roles. The winner will be someone who has inspired, enabled or supported other women in a significant way. Their influence will have had a notable impact on those women and possibly their business.
Role Model
This award is open to any woman at any level of their organization. The winner will be someone who has inspired, enabled or supported other women in a significant way. Their influence will have had a notable impact on those women and possibly their business. Judges are looking for evidence of where, what, when and how they have achieved this in the past 12 months
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