Professional Development Dinner

Monday | February 22, 2027
Brown Ballroom | Bone Student Center
Illinois State University

5:00 to 6:00 pm | Check in and Networking  
6:15 pm | Etiquette Speaker
6: 45 pm | Dinner  
7:30 pm | Keynote Speaker

At the Professional Development Dinner, College of Business faculty with etiquette expertise provide coaching advice to guide students in their future business endeavors. These tips provide invaluable insights that could turn a potentially stressful encounter into an enjoyable and powerful professional opportunity. While interviewing or conducting business over a meal, knowing proper etiquette is essential. This holds true for email communications, online interactions, and social outings.

We invite you to participate in this event with industry representatives while enjoying dinner and great conversation. A social networking hour will precede the dinner for students, faculty, and company representatives.

There is a $10.00 registration fee for students for this event.

2026/27 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DINNER KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (TBA)

NATALIE MILLER

Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Mobility

Portrait of Natalie Miller, Entreprise Mobility We are pleased to announce our featured speaker, Natalie Miller, for the 2027 Business Week Professional Development Dinner. Natalie Miller is a Talent Acquisition Manager with Enterprise Mobility, where she leads recruiting efforts and talent strategy across one of the company's largest U.S. territories.

Having started her own career with Enterprise as a Management Trainee, Natalie has firsthand experience navigating the transition from college to the professional world and building a career through the company's promote-from-within culture. Over the past nine years, Natalie has specialized in talent acquisition, leadership development, and employer branding, helping thousands of candidates explore career opportunities and launch successful careers.

She partners closely with universities, students, and business leaders to identify top talent and develop future leaders. Passionate about career readiness and professional growth, Natalie enjoys sharing practical advice on networking, interviewing, personal branding, and standing out in today's job market. Her mission is to help students confidently take the next step from the classroom to the workplace and build meaningful, rewarding careers.

Join us for an evening focused on professional growth, leadership, and the importance of building meaningful connections throughout your career, as Natalie shares insights from her professional experience and offers valuable perspectives for students as they prepare to take the next step in their career