“B.I.G. " Inspiration For Women Comes To Chicago Illinois Area

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 15, 2012 -
Whether they are stay-at-home mothers looking for professional fulfillment,  seasoned entrepreneurs seeking to meet new customers and cultivate new ideas, or corporate executives looking to make a career change, hundreds of women seeking a “transition” in their lives and are flocking to B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow), a fast growing national women’s organization to gain the support, education and networking opportunities necessary to move their dreams and goals forward.

B.I.G. utilizes face-to-face community meetings led by local leaders, a state-of-the-art interactive website and monthly teleconferences to provide intelligent women a positive and educational support network, where they can advance their ideas, explore their passions and build productive and successful businesses.  

Popular throughout the Northeast, B.I.G. is now coming to Naperville, thanks to local resident and Career and Business Success Coach Jennifer Weggeman.  

“I am excited to share this great opportunity with the women of Chicago and Western Suburbs,” said Weggeman.  “As an entrepreneur, myself, I know first hand the many struggles and challenges that face women who desire to make economic contributions, without sacrificing their important family commitments.  B.I.G. provides the resources and infrastructure to allow us to overcome our business challenges and work toward success.”

In addition to her role as a local professional life coach, Weggeman is also a consultant with REA (http://www.r-e-a.com), a global HR consulting firm and industry leader in providing customized career management services and global mobility support to corporations, relocating families and individuals in transition. With more than 2200 talented coaches located throughout the US and in 50 countries worldwide, REA specializes in spouse/partner career relocation assistance, family settling in assistance, outplacement services, and executive coaching.  Since 1981, REA has been delivering services worldwide to a client base that includes many Fortune 500 companies.

With several large corporations relocating employees to Illinois in 2012, REA has successfully assisted hundreds of accompanying spouses/partners with their job search and acclimation needs as they transition to the Chicago area.  In an effort to further enhance the relocation experience for families on the move, REA’s partnership with B.I.G. offers the accompanying spouses on-going monthly support, an opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with others in their community and another avenue to gain both personal and professional fulfillment from their new environments.    

Beginning this January, B.I.G. membership will be available to both REA spouses and all Chicago area women seeking a positive and supportive organization to further their personal goals and dreams.

Weggeman has assembled a team of local Chicago leaders, who will work together to offer all area women the opportunity to explore their relevant business ideas, share insights and brainstorm ways to overcome their obstacles through this membership organization.  As a member of B.I.G., the women will also have the opportunity to attend any and all B.I.G. meetings and events occurring in their desired geographic area, enabling them to develop personal relationships and valuable ongoing business opportunities.

In Chicagoland, B.I.G. has just launched in several area communities.  Monthly meetings are scheduled in Downtown Naperville, South Naperville, Carol Stream, and Fox Valley. Expansion will continue with local leaders from additional communities in the months ahead.  Additional B.I.G. communities are planned throughout Chicago and all Chicago suburbs, once additional local leaders are secured.

Founded in September 2009 in Bernardsville, New Jersey, B.I.G. currently has over 850 members in more than 40 local communities throughout the country.

The B.I.G. North Naperville pod meeting launch will be held on January 18th 11:00AM – 1:00PM at Benedictine University, Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563.  First-time attendees are welcome as our guest at no charge. Meeting the third Wednesday of each month, women are encouraged to bring a friend to learn more.

Additional leadership opportunities are also available throughout Chicago for women who may be interested in bringing B.I.G. to their local communities.   Women interested in becoming B.I.G. members or leaders are encouraged to visit the B.I.G. website at http://www.justthinkbig.us to learn more about how to take the next step in their business lives or contact Jennifer Weggeman, Midwest Regional Director.