Welcome To
The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization
Supporting young girls and women with scholarship opportunity through social and networking endeavors
MEETINGS
Monthly meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month:
September 15, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 2, 2025 CHRISTMAS AUCTION @ New Lenox VFW
January 19, 2027
February 16, 2027
March 16, 2027
April 20, 2027
May 18, 2027
June 22, 2027 Scholarship Dinner held at Gatto's Restaurant in New Lenox
We meet THE 3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at
Gatto's Restaurant
1938 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL
Check-in & Networking @ 5:40 - 6:15 pm
Dinner Cost: $20.00
Optional:
$20 50/50 Split the Pot
You do not have to be a business owner in order to join the club
Please contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
LWABWO’s Holiday Auction raises funds for scholarships supporting local female high school graduates and adult women continuing their education. We welcome donations of auction items, experiences, gift cards, monetary contributions, and sponsorships. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on generous community support to empower women to achi
LWABWO’s Holiday Auction raises funds for scholarships supporting local female high school graduates and adult women continuing their education. We welcome donations of auction items, experiences, gift cards, monetary contributions, and sponsorships. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on generous community support to empower women to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Joins us on December 2, 2026 @ New Lenox VFW.
Cocktail hour starts at 5pm.
SPEAKEASY $25
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
Step back in time for a night of mystery, delicious food, and fabulous entertainment! 🍸🎶
Dust off your best speakeasy style and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with great company, tasty bites, lively entertainment, and a little old-school glamour!
Grab your friends, bring your sense of adventure, and join LWABWO for a nigh
Step back in time for a night of mystery, delicious food, and fabulous entertainment! 🍸🎶
Dust off your best speakeasy style and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with great company, tasty bites, lively entertainment, and a little old-school glamour!
Grab your friends, bring your sense of adventure, and join LWABWO for a night that’s sure to be the bee’s knees! 🐝
🎟️ Only $25 per person — you won’t want to miss it!
Come for the fun. Stay for the experience. Let’s make some memories! 🥂
BECOME A SPONSOR
Holiday Auction December 2, 2026
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsor LWABWO’s Holiday Auction and help make a meaningful difference in our community! Your generous support helps fund scholarships for local high school seniors and adults pursuing continuing education. Partner with us to spread holiday cheer while investing in the future of our community!
For sponsorship details email us at lwabwoau
Sponsor LWABWO’s Holiday Auction and help make a meaningful difference in our community! Your generous support helps fund scholarships for local high school seniors and adults pursuing continuing education. Partner with us to spread holiday cheer while investing in the future of our community!
For sponsorship details email us at lwabwoauction@gmail.com and reference "Sponsor" in the subject line.
Giving back
Our Mission
Our primary mission is to provide scholarship opportunities to graduating female high school seniors and adult women pursuing continuing education.
We are a network of more than 80 women — both business owners and non-business owners — from the New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, and Manhattan communities.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, we host
Our primary mission is to provide scholarship opportunities to graduating female high school seniors and adult women pursuing continuing education.
We are a network of more than 80 women — both business owners and non-business owners — from the New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, and Manhattan communities.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, we host a dinner meeting featuring a guest presentation, along with plenty of opportunities to connect and network with fellow members before and after the event.
Act of Kindness
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, the Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization (LWABWO) spotlight an individual or group who is making a difference in the Lincoln-Way Area community. We are educated in their cause/concerns/journey.
If interested in promoting your business/journey/organization, please contact one of our organization me
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, the Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization (LWABWO) spotlight an individual or group who is making a difference in the Lincoln-Way Area community. We are educated in their cause/concerns/journey.
If interested in promoting your business/journey/organization, please contact one of our organization members or leave your information in our Contact Us page.
Programs
Programs
Would you like to promote your business or not-for-profit? We would like to hear from you. Contact Kim Burbank