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2nd Annual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser & Award Reception
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August 16, 2025. What an unforgettable day at the Sweis(s) Professional Network’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser at Silver Lake Country Club! A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, and to the full house of family, friends, and supporters who showed up to make this event such a success. Your energy and contributions help us grow this network and continue supporting future leaders in our community. We were especially proud to honor Caroline Mesaf, recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award — a true inspiration!
THANK YOU to our 2025 Sponsors:
Platinum:
JYG Investments – Ehab Sweis
Sweis Motorsports – Sam Sweis
Gold:
Midland Distribution – Daniel Sweis
MSD Injury Lawyers – Marvet Sweis Drnovsek
Silver:
Anonymous Sponsor
Farah & Nihad Sweis
Dr. Jubrail & Hebah Sweis
Labelle Jewelers – Lana Sweis & Rulla Akkawi
Matthew & Drnovsek Law – Demijan Drnovsek
Bronze:
Bella’s – Zeyad Sweis
BIA Insurance – Kathy Barcham
Dr. George & Dr. Karen Sweiss-Nijmeh
Oko Medical Eyecare – Dr. Haris Dzubur
One Digital – Odeh Zedan
Dr. Rolla Tayel Sweis
Sana F. Sweis
Sweis Law Firm – David Sweis
Sweiss & Associates – Raed Sweiss
Friend of the Event:
Dr. Awni & Sara Sweis
Liquid Wealth Advisors – Kevin McKay
Majd George Sweiss, M.D.
Hon. William J. Haddad
Raffle Sponsors:
Demijan & Marvet Drnovsek & Family
Labelle Jewelers – Lana Sweis & Rulla Akkawi
Indira Castronova & Family
Theory Physical Therapy – Dena Akkawi Tadros
Sahr Sweiss & Family
Shahd & Danny Sweis
Swipe through to relive the highlights and moments that made this event so special.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare: A Fireside Chat from the Front Lines
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June 22, 2025. Thank you to all who joined us for our inspiring Healthcare Fireside Chat! Special thanks to our incredible speakers below and engaged attendees—including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, healthcare IT professionals, and administrators—who made this event a success.
Dr. Awni K. Sweis - Physician
Indira Sweis Castronova - Executive Assistant & Program Manager, Northwestern Medicine
Dr. Karen I. Sweiss Nijmeh - Pharmacist/Researcher & Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Majd G. Sweiss - Physician
Dr. Rolla T. Sweis - Healthcare Executive/President & CEO, La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Sana F. Sweis - Healthcare Analytics & Data
We’re proud to be building a community committed to shaping the future of healthcare!
Inside Amazon: An Exclusive Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders
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May 31, 2025. The Sweis(s) Professional Network proudly hosted an exclusive Fireside Chat at Shaghf Café, featuring distinguished Amazon experts:
Dr. Sausan Yazji – Amazon Web Services
Michael Kandah – Data Center Engineer
Sami Imseeh – Software Engineer
Attendees had the unique opportunity to engage directly with Amazon leaders and explore diverse career paths across the organization. Topics included software solutions, project management, finance, data center operations, construction management, and skilled trades, highlighting direct pathways into Amazon’s infrastructure teams. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers and to everyone who joined us for this inspiring and insightful event!
All Professionals Networking Mixer
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April 27, 2025. Our All Professionals Networking Mixer was a resounding success. We extend our sincere thanks to all who attended. It was a pleasure to welcome distinguished professionals from diverse industries, as well as our promising students, who took full advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect, engage, and grow their networks.
General Assembly Meeting (First Quarter)
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March 23, 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first general meeting of the year! We had a great turnout as we discussed exciting upcoming events and initiatives for 2025. We’re also thrilled to welcome three amazing new members to our Board of Directors: Kathy Sweis Barcham, Indira Sweis, and Dr. Owen Sweis. Welcome aboard!
Winter Gala 2025
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January 25, 2025. Thank you to all who attended our Winter Gala! We had a full house. Positive energy of unity and empowerment was felt throughout the room. Congratulations, once again, to our Scholarship Award Recipients Alexander Sweis, Jovanna Sarena, and Yara Swaiss! We wish you and all of the incredible applicants continued success ahead. Congratulations, also, to our Distinguished Honoree People for People supported by Chicago Sister Cities. Special thank you to Nabil Nemeh & Band for an incredible performance, keeping our guests dancing until midnight.
Civic Engagement & Community Outreach Event
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October 20, 2024. What an OUTSTANDING turnout for our civic engagement and community outreach event this afternoon! Thank you to all who generously donated to the trauma closet for Advocate Christ Medical Center. And special thank you to all who attended, including our elected leaders in government and in the judiciary. We are thankful for the opportunity to partner together for such a great cause.
General Assembly Meeting (Third Quarter)
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August 18, 2024. Thank you to all who attended our Third Quarter General Assembly Meeting! What an amazing turnout as we reconnected with new and old members and discussed updates from our Scholarship Foundation, Civic Engagement Committee, and more! For those interested in joining one of our committees as we plan upcoming events, click here.
1st Annual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser & Award Luncheon
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July 6, 2024. An incredible success for our 1st Annual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser & Award Luncheon! We had a full house as family and friends came together for a wonderful cause. Congratulations to Dr. Maha Sweis for receiving the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award! We look forward to the next steps of building our first ever scholarship fund! Stay tuned!
Converse & Connect: Professional Networking Event
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March 23, 2024. With over two dozen leaders representing various industries, from medicine to law, engineering to academia, entreprenuers to IT, and so much more, we are so proud of the success of our first professional networking event and the many connections made, drawing over 100 guests. Special thank you to Muthana Sweis for providing complimentary professional headshots for our members!
General Assembly Meeting (First Quarter)
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February 18, 2024. What a turnout! Thank you to all who attended our First Quarter General Assembly Meeting. We had a full house as we discussed our future events and programs, including our new committees dedicated to advancing our mission and legacy. For more information on the committees and to sign up, click here.
Presentation of State Proclamation
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January 30, 2024. We are excited to announce that the Sweis(s) Professional Network was presented with a State Proclamation, an official declaration from the Secretary of State, announcing the establishment of the organization and recognizing its importance to the State of Illinois and to the nation. We look forward to a promising future for all of our members as we combine our individual strengths to better serve one another and the community at large.
Inuagural Winter Gala 2023
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December 14, 2023. The Sweis(s) Professional Network hosted its sold-out Inaugural Winter Gala with resounding success at the Grand Ballroom of Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Thank you to all of our guests, dignitaries, and sponsors for your support as we launch this incredible initiative aimed at organizing the many talented leaders who make up the global Sweis(s) community. Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State. View remarks here. Thank you also to Honorable William J. Haddad, a key community leader, for his inspirational speech. To listen to our speakers, click here. Photos below!
