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Women in Business Council

Promoting networking and education for professional women

This is a working council that promotes networking and education for professional women and women entrepreneurs while highlighting the women leaders in the community. The group holds four events per year including: the Annual Woman of the Year Award Luncheon in October/November, a kickoff event to the Woman of the Year prior to the event, the Annual Tea in April, and one Educational Luncheon in June. As for programming, the WIBC rotates quarterly programming with the S.H.E. Seminars (Smart. Honest. Effective) and The Woman Effect along with a 6-month mentorship program, the Mentorship Academy. Men are encouraged to attend the WoY events, Tea and Luncheon while the Mentorship Academy, the S.H.E. Seminars and The Woman Effect are exclusively for women to provide a more open, honest conversation amongst women in business.

Thank You to Our 2024-2025 Sponsors!

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Centerpieces Provided By:

Lickstein Plastic Surgery

SHE (Smart. Honest. Effective. ) Seminars Sponsor

Kimberly Lea, Kim Lea Consulting, LLC

Mentorship Academy Presented By:

Lickstein Plastic Surgery

WIBC Mentorship Academy Alumni Group Presented By:

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Recent Activity

2024 Woman of the Year Luncheon presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery

Produced by our Women in Business Council, our Woman of the Year Luncheon is one of our most popular events of the year! For the last 2 years, the energy in the room was electric. Nominees have been announced for our 2024 Woman of the Year!

 

This year's Award Luncheon will be held on October 30, 2024 (Register here). Prior to that, please join us in celebrating all of our Nominees on September 26, 2024.

 

Congratulations to our 2023 Woman of the Year, Julia Dattolo and all of our amazing finalists. See the rest of the photos by Capehart here.

 

Mentorship Academy, Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery - started Fall 2020, Continuing into Spring 2024.
The Women in Business Council continues to be dedicated to bringing educational and enlightening programs to female professionals in Palm Beach North. Women in Business 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 Academy will offer one-on-one mentorship paired with a virtual classroom. The program, along with the mentor, will provide guidance on numerous aspects of career exploration, work-life balance, and community knowledge as well as help set career goals and develop interpersonal skills. 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. Stay tuned for updates on the Spring 2024 program. We will also be looking for Mentors--learn more here! See full program details and updates here: https://www.pbnchamber.com/wibc-mentorship-academy/

 

Are you a former Mentee or Mentor of the program? Find out more about our NEW WIBC Mentorship Academy Alumni Group, which started October 2023.

 

Interested in learning more about the program? Join us at an upcoming Social, co-hosted with the Mentorship Alumni Group, Presented by Florida Crystals. Check our event calendar for the next Social.

 

Hybrid Events Are Still Going Strong!
The Women In Business Council's rotating quarterly hybrid events, the S.H.E. Seminars (Smart. Honest. Effective) is the Women In Business Council's open forum discussion with women business leaders who share ideas on ways to manage business successfully. Topics rotate and are based on feedback of current and previous attendees.

 

The Woman Effect started as a virtual podcast-style interview with women who have made it, in a male dominated industry. Guests will be CEOs and/or executives from various industries all over the US. This podcast will be embraced by the Palm Beach North brand--stay tuned for more information! Why not visit our YouTube page while you're waiting: https://www.youtube.com/@palmbeachnorthpodcast

 

*These events are exclusively for women while the quarterly events, men are encouraged to attend as well! Check out our most recent updated schedule here.

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Why?

We offer you growth and support by:

  1. Identifying career inhibitors in your life and work
  2. Creating a strategy to overcome the various career inhibitors and helping you grow
  3. Helping you develop leadership skills for advancing your career
  4. Instilling confidence and providing a business support network
  5. Helping you reach her fullest potential 

Who can participate?

WHO can participate?

  • Woman member (or future member) of the PBNCC must have at least 2 of the below:
  • Woman-owned business
  • Younger Woman/Young Professional beginning her career or business
  • Woman reentering the workforce
  • Woman wanting to advance her career
  • Woman leaders working in the nonprofit sector

WIBC Mentorship Academy, Presented by:

When?

Mentorship Alumni Group, Presented by Florida Crystal Socials (prior to program!):

2024 Networking/Socials:

  • January 18th
  • March 14th (Women’s History Month)
  • April 11th - Be Part of the Mentorship Table at the Annual Tea!
  • July 10th
  • September 26th – Join mentorship alumni at the Woman of the Year Kickoff
  • October 30th – Be Part of the Mentorship Table at the Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon

Mentorship Academy, Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery Dates:

  • April 18th: In-Person Kickoff from 5 – 6:30 PM (location TBA)
  • Virtual Workshop Sessions: 4th Tuesday (subject to change) from 12 – 1: 15 PM
  • April 23rd - Public Speaking - Perfecting your story, Elevator Speech
  • May 21st – How to be a Power Networker Panel: Choosing the Right Place to Network
  • June 25th – Building Your Career Through Community Involvement
  • July 23rd - Personal & Professional Goal Setting
  • August 27th – Elevating Your Personal and Professional Brand
  • September 24th Being a Lady with Confidence: Success Driven by the Fierce and Fearless
  • Final Date/Presentations –Tuesday, October 1st from 4 - 6 PM (location TBA)
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Check our Facebook for more information! (https://www.facebook.com/pbnchamber) or contact the Chamber Staff Liaison below!

Alexandra-Slaton
Council Chair

Alex Martinez Slaton

Team IP
Elizabeth Houlihan 1
Council Co-Chair

Elizabeth Houlihan

Keiser University

Members

Angel Adams
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Sarah Cohen
Sarah's Slow Jam, LLC
Cindy Crawford
The Law Office of Cindy A. Crawford, PLLC
Anné Desormier
Elder and Estate Planning Attorneys PA
Lauren Golen
Southwestern Consulting
Daniela Hansen
TeamLogicIT
Elle Harrigan
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Inc.
Katie Klause-Newitt
A-1 Moving & Storage/Atlas Van Lines
Lisa Lickstein
Lickstein Plastic Surgery & Lickstein Plastic Surgery Medical Spa
Emily O’Mahoney
2GHO, Inc.
Tonya Pellegrini
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Susan del Portal
Palm Beach State College
Sharon Quercioli
Our Wonderful World Media
Desiree Reavis
Omni
Chelsea Reed
Mayor, Palm Beach Gardens
Jennifer Sardone-Shiner
JSS Marketing and Public Relations
Rhea Slinger
PGA Commons Art & Dining District
Virginia Spencer
Illustrated Properties Real Estate - Corporate Office
Valerie Staggs
Ryan William's Agency
Katie Spitzig Thompson
Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Inc
Ofelia Utset
Deluge Biotechnologies, Inc.
Florencia Ziemke
Evexia Medical

Explore Member benefits

Meetings

Scheduled monthly by council members.

Eligibility

Eligibility to join the Council requires a minimum of 1 year as a Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Member.

Staff Contact

Caitlyn Bergman

Events Manager

caitlyn@pbnchamber.com

(561) 748-3945