Wednesday, November 13th at 12:00 PM
Hosted at First Women’s Bank, the only woman-founded, women-owned, and women-led commercial bank in the country
Light bites and drinks provided

Join WHIP this November 13th at First Women’s Bank for a powerhouse event designed to help you maximize income and control costs—just in time for Chicago’s coldest season.

We will hear from Emily Mattes, Senior Vice President of Business Banking at First Women’s Bank. Emily brings 15 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. Known for her proven track record of success, Emily is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with clients by offering personalized attention and expert guidance to help them thrive in today’s competitive market.

Before joining FWB, Emily spent over 12 years at JPMorgan Chase, where she was recognized as a “Preferred Business Partner” of Private Wealth and earned the title of One Chase Champion for her exceptional contributions to the bank’s success. Throughout her tenure, Emily demonstrated excellence in relationship management, lending, and client advocacy. Her dedication to empowering women in business and closing the gender lending gap has been a driving force in helping small business owners achieve their financial goals.

A graduate of the University of Iowa, Emily combines her solid educational background with extensive hands-on experience to provide exceptional service to her clients. As a dedicated mentor, she has coached and supported new and newly promoted sales professionals, helping them build confidence, refine their skills, and advance in their careers. Emily is also an active member of the CREW networking group and frequently speaks and participates in panels at industry events, including WBENC and NAWBO.

She’ll be joined by other notable speakers—including leaders in property management, finance, energy efficiency, and real estate investment—who will share sharp, actionable insights on how to make more, waste less, and scale smarter this winter and beyond.

We’ll dive into:

• Smart strategies to boost your bottom line and keep operations lean
• Cutting-edge winter tech like high-efficiency heat pumps and HVAC upgrades
• Cost-saving tactics that work for property owners, managers, and investors
• Real talk from women who lead, including insight from the First Women’s Bank leadership team
• Connections with a community of badass women in housing, finance, and real estate

Because making money is great—but keeping it and scaling it smartly is even better.