WCITA: Holiday Kickoff

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🎄✨ WCITA's 5th Annual Holiday Kickoff! ✨🎄

Let's kick off the holiday season with inspiration, creativity, connection, and a whole lot of FUN! ❤️

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Joliet Junior College, Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL

Several Hotels are available to book on an individual basis located very close to the venue. 

Please reach out to WCITA for details.

Join the Women's Coalition of the Illinois Trucking Association (WCITA) for a day filled with laughter, networking, empowerment, and holiday cheer!

🎤 Be Inspired! Hear from our special guest speaker, Sheila Butler, retired Chicago Police Detective and owner of sheBhooked, as she shares her inspiring journey!

🧶 Get Creative & Connect! Roll up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on chunky knotted blanket-making experience! A little team building, a lot of laughs, and a cozy handmade blanket to take home!

🥗 Lunch & Networking! Enjoy lunch while connecting with amazing women and industry professionals, building friendships, and making new connections.

💪 Get Empowered! Take some time away from the everyday hustle to recharge, inspire one another, and celebrate everything we accomplish together!

🎁 Come for the inspiration, stay for the fun, and leave with new connections, great memories, and a cozy blanket!

We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with you! 🎄❤️

We’re also hosting a Winter Coat, Hat, Glove & Scarf Drive to help keep those in need warm this winter! ❤️

If you’d like to contribute, please feel free to bring any new winter coats, hats, gloves, or scarves with you to our Holiday Kickoff Event on November 20th.

Can’t make it to the event or prefer to ship your donation? No problem! You’re more than welcome to have items shipped directly to the ITA Joliet office at:

Illinois Trucking Association
Attn: Sherry Hessling
2250 S. Chicago Street, Suite 201
Joliet, IL 60436

Every donation, big or small, is appreciated! Let’s come together and help spread a little extra warmth this holiday season! ❤️