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!*
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!
Happy Hour / Mentor-Mentee Pairing - March 8th (International Women's Day) AVAILABLE
- Virtual Boot Camp: 2nd Tuesday (subject to change) from 12 - 1: 15 PM
- March 14th - Public Speaking - Perfecting your story, Elevator Speech (Featured Speaker: Nora MiniChino, Founder & President, Farrell PR) AVAILABLE
- April 11th - How to be a Power Networker Panel: Choosing the Right Place to Network AVAILABLE
- 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.)
- Panel:
- May 9th - Building Your Career Through Community Involvement, Sponsored by Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA SOLD
- Speakers:
- Laura King-Curran, Senior Vice President, First Citizens Bank
- Speakers:
- June 13th - Personal & Professional Goal Setting, Presented & Sponsored by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium SOLD
- Happy Hour July 13th AVAILABLE
- August 8th - Elevating Your Brand AVAILABLE
- Panel:
- Vassilia Binensztok, Owner/Therapist, Juno Counseling and Wellness
- Whitney Cherner, Senior Director, Career & Community Resources, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
- Moderator: Kenyatta Connaway, CEO/Founder, Kenyatta Speaks, LLC
- Panel:
- September 12th - Being a Lady with Confidence: Success Driven by the Fierce and Fearless AVAILABLE
- Panel:
- Ashley Vertuno, Chief Executive Officer, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
- Denise Albriton, Owner, Bus One Charter Bus Company
- Hilda Gonzalez, Chief Risk Officer Department of Employee Services, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
- Moderator: Jan Cairnes, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation
- Panel:
- August 8th - Elevating Your Brand AVAILABLE
Final Date/Presentations - Wednesday, September 27th from 5 - 6:30 PM (location TBD) AVAILABLE
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 1, 2023
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST
- In-Person Kickoff - Wednesday, March 1st (the start of Women's History Month) from 4:30 - 5:30 PM (location Manatee Lagoon)
- Happy Hour / Mentor-Mentee Pairing - March 8th (International Women's Day; location TBA to participants)
- 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, Sponsored by Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA
- June 13th - Personal & Professional Goal Setting, Presented & Sponsored by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium
- Happy Hour July 13th (Location TBA to participants)
- 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 are Virtual through Zoom
Fees/Admission
Mentee Member Discount - $199
Mentee General Admission/Future Members - $249
Need a payment plan? Reach out to nominations@pbnchamber.com to inquire.
*Financial assistance is available through scholarships provided by the generosity of our local women in business who attend our Women In Business networking events. Please fill out this form to be considered (DUE BY 2/27/23 at 5 PM).
Mentees have a two-step process:
Interested in becoming a mentor? See more information here and apply online today!! Mentors also need to sign up by March 6th at the latest
Questions can be directed to nominations@pbnchamber.com
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details!* DEADLINE is Friday, March 3rd!
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!