The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee is proud to announce the launch of S.H.E. Week, a week of events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County, August 26–29.
“S.H.E. Week is about celebrating the power and influence of women in our society and community as they transform lives and improve our economic conditions,” said Frederick County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Rick Weldon. “Every single day, in ways both small and significant, our women leaders in Frederick County are working to create opportunity, to innovate and to lead by example. Our Chamber deeply values these critical efforts, and it just seems fitting to set aside a week full of fun and informative sessions for celebrating their collective contributions.”
The WIB Committee invites the community to join them throughout the week as they partner with local women’s organizations, woman-owned business and woman-friendly businesses to honor and celebrate local entrepreneurs, philanthropists, politicians, military personnel and other trailblazing women! Hear their inspiring stories and celebrate their successes and yours during S.H.E. Week.
“The Committee is thrilled to host this new series of events for the women of Frederick County. It is filled with powerful speakers and valuable information that women from all backgrounds can use in their careers and overall life. We believe this will be the first of many more S.H.E. Weeks to come!’ stated WIB committee co-chairs Ashley Warthen and Rachael Pashkevich.
Registration is open: frederickchamber.org/
Events are as follows:
Shift 4 Success: Plan, Power, Results
Monday, August 26, 2019 | 8:00am | Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
In this 45-minute seminar, women will access their power and create a pathway toward success. As your purpose-driven strength coach, Jennifer Charlton will share how she has turned around companies and provide tools for muscling up and shifting to achieve milestones, whether for a new endeavor or toward existing long-term goals. Each participant will leave with a high-level plan and next steps, a milestone planner and power to produce results. A Q&A will follow the session. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Presenter: Jennifer Charlton, President, Master Communicator & Entrepreneur Charlton Communications, Shuldes Holdings, Soldierfit Edgewater, Sweeties on the Creek Host of Success Happens! Radio Show
Register online here.
Taking Your Passion to the Next Level
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | 11:30am | Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Many of us have dreams but we don’t know what to do with them. What would it be like to give your dream some breathing space? To tell someone about it, face the obstacles (both inner and outer) and take your passion to the next level? This program will begin with an inspiring interview with Karlys Kline, who started The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County in 2006. What started as an idea has grown to a group that totals over 350 in membership and over $1,444,515 in grant funds to 47 local nonprofit organizations. At this interactive and engaging luncheon, you will learn how to overcome self-defeating thinking, share your own passion and vision with other supportive women and create action steps to take your passion to the next level. Lunch and beverages will be served. Catering by Canapes.
Presenter: Carol deLaski, PCC Clear Choices Coaching, Wholistic Coaching Coalition
Register online here.
Frederick’s First Females
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | 5:00pm | Hood College – Whitaker Campus Center
S.H.E. Week’s signature event will feature a panel of inspiring, accomplished women from Frederick County who are leading the way, navigating change and unlocking opportunities for others! These industry trailblazers will share insights and advice about what they learned from their journeys as well as how attendees can apply that same grit and grace to excel in their career. Time permitting, a question and answer period will follow. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Panelists include:
· Major General Linda Singh, Adjutant General | Maryland Army National Guard
· Jan Gardner, County Executive | Frederick County Government
· Cheryl Cioffi, COO | Frederick Regional Healthcare System
· Monica Pearce, Owner | Tenth Ward Distillery
Moderator:
· Elizabeth Burmaster, President | Frederick Community College
Register online here.
Happy Hour Meetup
Thursday, August 29, 2019 | 5:00pm | Jo-Jo’s Restaurant & Taphouse
Join the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee for an informal and intimate happy hour! We’re wrapping up our weeklong celebration of S.H.E. Week and women’s equality and we’re inviting all to come out and celebrate with us to kick off the holiday weekend!
Register online here.
About the Women in Business Committee
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee’s mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County. Women in Business committee members develop programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business.
S.H.E. Week is brought to you by The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee. For more information on the week and how to get involved please look online or contact Jennifer Gerlock at jgerlock@frederickchamber.org
Event Sponsors: The event is made possible by our event sponsors and we thank them for their support.
Title Sponsor: Frederick County Bank
Media Sponsor: Frederick News Post
Empower-Her Sponsors: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, United Title Service, LLC, Warthen Team of Real Estate Teams, LLC
Support-Her Sponsors: Beyond the Box Interiors, Fox Mountain Property Inspections, Canapes, Octavo Designs, Tree Trekkers, Women’s Business Network
Encourage-Her Sponsors: Battlefield Insurance Group, Sass Magazine, Sass Creative Studios, Hood College
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