Women in Construction Week celebrates and highlights the opportunities for women as valuable components of the construction industry.
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (WIC) EVENTS:
MARCH 4: Demolishing the Construction Industry's Glass Ceiling
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
This free, virtual event is open to all and will highlight successes and acknowledge the barriers often faced by hardworking women in a historically male-dominated industry. Our expert panelists, located throughout Michigan, will share personal stories from the field, including the hurdles and achievements they’ve encountered while developing a diverse workforce.
Hosted by: Windemuller
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MARCH 10: NAWIC Women in Construction Week Virtual Luncheon
Time: 11:30AM-1:00PM
Our keynote speakers this year will be Elise Kutt, Owner/Photographer at Mod Bettie & a finalists for the Athena Award, and Rita Brown, CEO at BCC+ & an Award-winning writer.
Elise Kutt will be speaking on “Personal Branding, How to be a Boss in a Man’s World.” Elise is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she spent much of her 20’s in a frantic search for adventure as a Chicago location scout and producer for advertising, catalog and film shoots. She has ridden a camel across the Sahara, swam in a cage surrounded by sharks, and scouted for the perfect hot tub to fill with hot chocolate and marshmallows. She is addicted to green juice, dying her hair, everything vintage, and the smell of new school supplies.
Rita Brown will be speaking on “Claiming your Safe & Turning Adversity into opportunity.” Rita Brown brings 25+ years of experience, industry excellence to her projects. Brown is an accomplished professional detailer specializing in structural/misc. steel services and a leader in practical and proven diversity/equity business strategies, workforce imperatives and program development. A passionate and proven advocate for parity, opportunity, and advancement for women and
Hosted by: National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Grand Rapids Chapter #194
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Time: 11:30AM-1:00PM
Our keynote speakers this year will be Elise Kutt, Owner/Photographer at Mod Bettie & a finalists for the Athena Award, and Rita Brown, CEO at BCC+ & an Award-winning writer.
Elise Kutt will be speaking on “Personal Branding, How to be a Boss in a Man’s World.” Elise is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she spent much of her 20’s in a frantic search for adventure as a Chicago location scout and producer for advertising, catalog and film shoots. She has ridden a camel across the Sahara, swam in a cage surrounded by sharks, and scouted for the perfect hot tub to fill with hot chocolate and marshmallows. She is addicted to green juice, dying her hair, everything vintage, and the smell of new school supplies.
Rita Brown will be speaking on “Claiming your Safe & Turning Adversity into opportunity.” Rita Brown brings 25+ years of experience, industry excellence to her projects. Brown is an accomplished professional detailer specializing in structural/misc. steel services and a leader in practical and proven diversity/equity business strategies, workforce imperatives and program development. A passionate and proven advocate for parity, opportunity, and advancement for women and
Hosted by: National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Grand Rapids Chapter #194
REGISTER HERE
MARCH 18: Championing Diversity to Drive Innovation & Culture
Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM
How has the world changed since you entered the workforce? How has the culture of your company changed? Coming out of the most disruptive year of our lives, we have much to celebrate and much to consider. For the first time ever, five generations coexist in the workplace. These diverse perspectives offer an unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation from multiple viewpoints. Technology and digital transformation are bringing people together and empower us to become more human in how we do our work. Join us for a discussion on how to foster purpose, meaning, and a competitive edge through a culture of creativity, productivity, and efficiency. In this workshop, you will learn techniques to mobilize your company to weather economic uncertainties and elevate your business to its highest potential.
Hosted by: WM A/E/C Affinity Group
REGISTER HERE
Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM
How has the world changed since you entered the workforce? How has the culture of your company changed? Coming out of the most disruptive year of our lives, we have much to celebrate and much to consider. For the first time ever, five generations coexist in the workplace. These diverse perspectives offer an unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation from multiple viewpoints. Technology and digital transformation are bringing people together and empower us to become more human in how we do our work. Join us for a discussion on how to foster purpose, meaning, and a competitive edge through a culture of creativity, productivity, and efficiency. In this workshop, you will learn techniques to mobilize your company to weather economic uncertainties and elevate your business to its highest potential.
Hosted by: WM A/E/C Affinity Group
REGISTER HERE