Today's Session: How to be a Power Networker Panel: Choosing the Right Place to Network
- Panel:
- Jessica Clasby, Director, Palm Beach County, Florida Sugar Cane League
- Nika Coleman- Ferrell, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost, Palm Beach State College
- Kathryn Rossmell, Attorney, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
- Moderated by: Katie Thompson, VP of Education, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Inc.)
The Women in Business Council is dedicated to offering education and networking opportunities for Women in Business. Women In Business 2023 Mentorship Academy, Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery is an opportunity for women facing challenges affecting their career or business to grow personally and professionally. The six-month program will offer one-on-one mentorship paired with a virtual classroom with a focus on Leadership. Upon the completion of the course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to advance their careers while building a network of personal and professional contacts. The program begins on March 1st annually, the start of Women’s History Month!
WHY?
To offer growth and support to a female businessperson. We will:
- Identify career inhibitors in her life and work
- Create a strategy to overcome the various career inhibitors
- Help her develop leadership skills for advancing her career
- Acquire concrete, technical, computer and presentation skills to either re-enter the workforce or build her business skills
- Instill confidence and provide a business support network
- Help her reach their fullest potential
- Woman member (or future member) of the PBNCC must have at least 2 of the below:
- Women-owned business
- Younger Woman/Young Professional beginning her career or business
- Women reentering the workforce
- Women wanting to advance her career
- Women leaders working in the nonprofit sector
To promote networking and education for professional women and women entrepreneurs while highlighting the women leaders in the community.
WIBC Vision Statement
The forum is dedicated to offering education and networking opportunities for women in business.
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details!* DEADLINE is at least ONE WEEK before each session
Purchase a sponsorship by clicking "Register now at the top left of the event webpage.
*Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $465 for businesses with up to 5 employees. Become a member today!
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Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
- In-Person Kickoff: Wednesday, March 1st (the start of Women's History Month) from 4:30 - 5:30 PM (location Manatee Lagoon)
- Mentor-Mentee Pairing: March 8th (International Women's Day; Venture X Palm Beach Gardens)
- Virtual Boot Camp: 2nd Tuesday (subject to change) from 12 - 1: 15 PM
- March 14th - Public Speaking - Perfecting your story, Elevator Speech
- April 11th - How to be a Power Networker Panel: Choosing the Right Place to Network
- May 9th - Building Your Career Through Community Involvement
- June 13th - Personal & Professional Goal Setting, Presented & Sponsored by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium
- Happy Hour: July 13th (Stormhouse Brewing)
- Virtual Boot Camp: 2nd Tuesday (subject to change) from 12 - 1: 15 PM
- August 8th - Elevating Your Brand
- September 12th - Being a Lady with Confidence: Success Driven by the Fierce and Fearless
- Final Date/Presentations: Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Florida, Wednesday, September 27th from 5 - 6:30 PM (Location TBA to participants)
Location
Kickoff (3/1;) Happy Hours (Dates March 8th + July 13th) and Final Date/Presentations (Date September 27th) are In-Person
Happy Hours
Six-Part Bootcamp (2nd Tuesday of the month) are Virtual through Zoom
Fees/Admission
Mentee and Mentor registration has closed. Final Date/Presentations - Wednesday, September 27th from 5 - 6:30 PM (location TBD) SOLD
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details!*
Purchase a sponsorship by clicking "Register now at the top left of the event webpage.
*Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $465 for businesses with up to 5 employees. Become a member today!
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