From Illinois State to Shark Tank: Meet Packback Books’ co-founder at wine tasting, April 16

  • Author By Zach Parcell
  • March 12, 2015
Illinois State alumni Kasey Gandham, left, and Mike Shannon on ABC's "Shark Tank."
Illinois State alumni Kasey Gandham, left, and Mike Shannon on ABC's "Shark Tank." (ABC/Michael Ansell)

Join the Illinois State University Chicago Young Alumni Network for an exclusive evening of wine tasting and conversation with alum Mike Shannon ’12, the CEO and co-founder of Packback Books. Shannon will discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur and his experience on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Registration includes tasting of six wines and light appetizers. Space is limited!

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16
Where: 694 Wine & Spirits, 694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
Cost: $24

Register by April 13 at Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/Wine or by calling Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586 or (800) 366-4478.