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 2023-2024 Sponsors!
Series Sponsor
Centerpieces Provided By:
SHE (Smart. Honest. Effective. ) Seminars Sponsor
Kimberly Lea, Kim Lea Consulting, LLC
Graphics Designed By:
Mentorship Academy Presented By:
WIBC Mentorship Academy Alumni Group Presented By:
Recent Activity
2024 Woman of the Year Luncheon presented by The Markarian Group and Palm Beach State College
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. 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.
This year's Luncheon will be held on October 30, 2024. Nominations are now open!
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.
Why?
We offer you growth and support by:
- Identifying career inhibitors in your life and work
- Creating a strategy to overcome the various career inhibitors and helping you grow
- Helping you develop leadership skills for advancing your career
- Instilling confidence and providing a business support network
- 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)
Check our Facebook for more information! (https://www.facebook.com/pbnchamber) or contact the Chamber Staff Liaison below!
Council Chair
Alex Martinez Slaton
