National Women in Business Week in October
National Women in Business week is October 16-20. There will be networking and consulting opportunities throughout the week. The Chamber of Commerce and the Sandbox are partnering on this week-long, first-time event. The Chamber is collecting profiles from women owned businesses to help promote during the week.
Click here for profile
10/17 Tuesday
– Women in Business Kickoff Networking Social
Location: Rounding 3rd - 304 W. 3rd St.
Time: 4- 7pm
Who is invited: Current owners/manager, retired business owners and women interested in starting a business
Cost: no cost to attend
Bring your business cards and brochures about your business. Be prepared to meet and network with other female owners/management. Bring your deepest concerns and questions about business. There will be a “Questions” box for you to submit them - these questions will be addressed at the luncheon the following day at The Sandbox.
10/18 Wednesday
– Women In Business Lunch
Location: The Sandbox, 104 W. 3rd St.
Time: 11:30am – 1pm
Panel Discussion over lunch to address the questions submitted from the night before. The panel will give feedback on resources available and address concerns.
Cost: $12 for lunch.
Limited seating –
REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 11.
Bring your business cards and questions.
10/19 Thursday
– Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Drop-In Consulting
Location: The Sandbox, 104 W 3rd St.
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Free, confidential business consulting available to anyone who is thinking about opening, purchasing, or currently running a business. SBDC consultants will be available for private sessions to answer questions and give guidance regarding your business venture.
10/19 Thursday -
Pay It Forward Networking Event
Location: Brewery Rooftop, 200 Walnut Street (In case of inclement weather the event will be inside the Brewery)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
This networking event is for both men and women in the business community. Exchange ideas, business contacts and help raise money for several great causes; the River City Domestic Violence Center, Girls on The Run and Girls Night Out.
Any tips will go towards these groups. Free will donations will be accepted.
10/20 Friday
– Women in Business Breakfast
Location: Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, 2206 Mulberry
Time: Doors open at 7:30am, Breakfast begins at 8am, Speaker 9am
Cost: $25.
Limited seating –
REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 11.
Featured speaker, Nancy Lyons, CEO of Clockwork, author and entrepreneur
