Apply to be a Speaker for the McHenry / Lake County, IL Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse

Thank you for your interest in speaking for the McHenry / Lake County, IL Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse Business Connect. We value knowledge and the ability to grow both personally and professionally.

Before you apply, please understand the following:

We would love to learn from your expertise and ask that all presentations should not be “salesy” in tone or content, but informational. We will announce you and your business when you are introduced to start your presentation of 20 minutes.
If you are using a slide presentation, please do not include your business name, logo or have an offer on any of the slides.
You can share your offer during the New Products, Services, Events section of the meeting. We encourage you to bring this information and scheduling link for the virtual marketing table.
Please understand that ALL information must be complete for your application to be reviewed.
You will receive an email notification stating your application has been received. If selected to speak, we will be in touch with you.
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 AM.

Step 1:

Speaker Release & AuthorizationDownload, Print, Sign, Submit

Step 2: Complete the Application in full

Polka Dot Powerhouse McHenry / Lake County IL Chapter - Speaker Application

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Topic/Catchy Title of your talk

Brief description of your talk

3 things attendees can expect to learn

Short Bio for Introduction and to put on the PDP Website

Ice Breaker Question (asked during introduction time in meeting)

Link to Your Website

Social Media Links (for connection and tagging)

Have you recently spoke for a chapter meeting? Name of the chapter and when?

As a speaker, what are you hoping to receive from sharing your story and expertise with the attendees?

Please upload your Headshot

Upload the Signed Media Release *

I acknowledge that my talk and presentation is not to include a sales or product pitch. No logo or contact on slide presentation. I agree to a social media post, will share the post, and invite my social media following to attend

I agree