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 2025-2026 Sponsors!
Series Sponsor
SHE (Smart. Honest. Effective. ) Seminars Sponsor
Kimberly Lea, Kim Lea Consulting, LLC
Dessert Series Sponsor
EmpowHER Sponsor
Official Scout Sponsor
Mentorship Academy Presented By:
WIBC Mentorship Academy Alumni Group Presented By:
Official Radio Partner
Official Local Influencer Sponsor
Orchid Sponsor
Sarah's Slow Jam, LLC
Keiser University
Illustrated Properties
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Inc.
2GHO, Inc. Landscape Architects, Planners
Palm Beach State College
JSS Marketing & Public Relations
PGA Commons Art & Dining District
TOC Holdings
A-1 Moving & Storage
Elder and Estate Planning Attorneys PA
Unbroken Branding
TeamLogicIT
Lessings Hospitality Group
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Lifestyle and Destination Partners
Partners in Prosperity
Recent Activity
UPCOMING: 2026 Annual Luncheon, hoisted by the Women in Business Council
Trailblazers: Women in Male-Dominated Industries
This dynamic conversation will spotlight accomplished women who have broken barriers and forged paths in fields traditionally led by men, including neuroscience, federal law enforcement, and public safety.
Register for this luncheon here:
2026 Annual Tea. Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery
In April, our Council produced their Annual Tea to celebrate our 2025 Mentorship Academy Graduates! Attendees heard from an incredible panel about financing Women Owned Businesses. Additionally, the Council presented their Excellence in Mentorship Award to Elle Harrigan. Congratulations, Elle!
Watch the event recap here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CeDBMn6xb/
2025 Woman of the Year Luncheon presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery
Our 2025 Woman of the Year was announced. Congratulations to Christine Sylvain!
Produced by our Women in Business Council, our Woman of the Year Luncheon is one of our most popular events of the year!
Mentorship Academy, Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery
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 monthly informational professional development sessions. 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. We will also be looking for Mentors. Visit our registration page for more information: https://members.pbnchamber.com/events/details/mentee-registration-for-the-women-in-business-2026-mentorship-academy-presented-by-lickstein-plastic-surgery-58523?calendarMonth=2026-10-01
Interested in learning more about the program? Please reach out to Caitlyn Mahoney, Caitlyn@pbnchamber.com
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!):
2025 Networking/Socials:
- March 26, 2025 - Mentorship Academy Alumni Mixer Celebrating Women’s History Month with the 2024 Woman of the Year, Anné Desormier-Cartwright
- April 3, 2025 - Be Part of the Mentorship Table at the Annual Tea!
- July 24, 2025 - Mentorship Academy Alumni Mixer
- October 9, 2025 - Kickoff to the 2025 Woman of the Year
- October 29, 2025 – Be Part of the Mentorship Table at the 2025 Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon
- November 13, 2025 - Mentorship Academy Alumni Mixer
Mentorship Academy, Presented by Lickstein Plastic Surgery Dates:
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October 14th Mentorship Kickoff ‘Elevating Your Brand’
4:30 – 6:30 PM Venture X Palm Beach Gardens -
October 29th Woman of the Year Luncheon
11 AM – 1 PM, Pelican Club -
November 12th ‘How to be a Power Networker’ Panel
8:30 – 9:30 AM, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter Campus, Research Facility (MC-17) Rm 119 -
November 13th Alumni Group Mixer, sponsored by Florida Crystals
5:30 – 7:30 PM, Location TBD -
December 3rd Hybrid S.H.E. Seminar: ‘Goal Setting’
8:30 – 9:30 AM, Palm Beach State College, Rm SC114January 13th Virtual ‘Building Your Career Through Community Involvement’ Panel
4:30 – 5:30 PM -
February 24th ‘Public Speaking’
4:30 – 5:30 PM, Florida Crystal -
March 24th Final Session Presentations
5:30 – 7 PM, Palm Beach State College
Opportunity to attend that month’s Business After Hours (ticket included in mentorship registration for mentees) -
April 23rd Annual Tea, Mentorship Celebration
4:00-7:00, Mirasol Country Club
Check our Facebook for more information! (https://www.facebook.com/pbnchamber) or contact the Chamber Staff Liaison below!
Council Chair
Elizabeth Houlihan
