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Wintrust holding Pride event June 12
2018-06-05
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The financial holding company Wintrust will hold a Pride Month celebration Tuesday, June 12, at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, 231 S. LaSalle St.
Cocktails and networking will start at 5:30 p.m., with the program taking place 6:30-7:15 p.m. Attendees will be able to network with panelists 7:15-8 p.m.
Panelists ( who will speak on LGBTQs and the economy, among other topics ) will include Skolnik Industries' Dean Ricker, Heels & Hardhats' Jackie Richter and AbbVie's Nabeela Rasheed. Tony Abruscato, of Flower Show Productions, will be the moderator.
RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-pride-month-tickets-46377436160 by Friday, June 8. |
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