2026 January Newsletter 
President's Report
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I hope all of our members had a successful fourth quarter! January is often a time to “put out fires,” so we will not be holding a member meeting this month. However, our State Chapter will be hosting a virtual Leadership Conference on January 15th from 8:00–10:00 a.m. This event is free for NABIP Illinois members and includes 2 IL-CE credits.
Looking ahead to February, we will host our Ethics training presented by Tom Ripperda. This session will be offered both in person and virtually on February 12th from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The in-person location will be The Coventry Room at Kellar Station in Peoria, Illinois.
March will be here before we know it, and with it our annual Business Expo at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino. This will be an in-person-only event—please save the date and watch for more details in the coming weeks.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with suggestions, concerns, or comments. Let’s make 2026 our most successful!
Wishing you all the best,
Heather John
NABIP Heart of Illinois President.