Women's Network is a Division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
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The mission of Women's Network is to connect, empower and engage members through leadership development, educational opportunities and innovative outreach.
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Don't forget to renew your dues! Invoices were sent out last month; dues help to support our mission to provide professional development, networking and scholarship opportunities to our members. We're excited to take you along in our new program year where we continue to work on improving our member experience! Contact
Brandi Spurling
to take care of your renewal!
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Upcoming Events
Women's Network events are a great way to challenge your comfort zone, meet new people, and get the most out of your WN membership. Make a point to attend one of our upcoming events this month! Visit our website for all events.
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June Luncheon
June 20, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
PeachTree Catering
Join us for the final luncheon of our program year where we will look back and celebrate the many magic moments of this program year. The Monthly Program committee even has a few tricks up their sleeve for this one! We’ll say goodbye to Chair Tennille Lester and usher in Krista Kippenberger as our 2019-2020 Chair! Join us as we network, reflect and celebrate!
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Welcome Sponsor:
Columbia Independent Schools
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Spring Mixer: Margaritas & Mutts
June 4, 2019 | 4 - 6 p.m.
Macadoodles
Our spring member mixer has arrived and promises to be filled with all good things: Margaritas and Mutts. We've partnered with Central Missouri Humane Society to welcome some of their most eligible, furry tenants. Mixers are a great opportunity for casual networking with new and established members. Join us for a drink, meet someone new, pet a pup and enjoy!
Open to Women's Network members. Tickets include sponsored beverages and provided food.
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Location and Beverage Sponsor:
Macadoodles
Door Prize Sponsor:
Serenity Valley Winery
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Scholarships and Awards
Women's Network offers a number of scholarships and awards to its members. Scholarship and award nomination windows vary; for a complete list of scholarships and awards, visit the
Scholarships and Awards
page of our website!
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Nominate a Debin Benish Oustanding Business Woman today!
WN is accepting nominations for the Debin Benish Oustanding Business Woman award! Debin Benish started Delta Systems Group at a time when women were not encouraged to venture out on their own, not to mention in a technology field. During her 18 years in business, Debin and her staff trained thousands of people in Mid- Missouri on many different software programs and provided computer network support to hundreds of companies.In addition to achieving great success in her company, Debin was actively involved in the Chamber and Women’s Network. She served on the Chamber Board of Directors, Accreditation Task Force, Business Conference and Showcase Committee, Government Affairs, Education, Leadership Columbia, Women’s Network Business Owners Committee, and Ambassadors.
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Interested in receiving
committee email reminders?
Click below to get on
a specific list!
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Steering and Co-Chair's
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Monday, May 20
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11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12-1 p.m.
Leadership Development Roundtable
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Wednesday, May 22
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12 - 1 p.m.
Changing the Odds|
Thursday, May 26
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8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Special Events|
Wednesday, June 5
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12 - 1 p.m.
Marketing Communications
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Monday, June 10
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12 - 1 p.m.
Monthly Program |
Wednesday, June 12
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12 - 1 p.m.
Membership Development |
Thursday, June 13
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12 - 1 p.m.
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May Leadership Development Roundtable
Entrepreneurship Panel
Wednesday, May 22
12 - 1 p.m. | The Walton Building (300 S. Providence)
Come and hear a panel of some strong, female entrepreneurs across many different industries discuss the in’s, out’s and challenges of business ownership!
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Contact
Amanda Tilford, Clear Vision Development Group or
Audrey Sharp, Veterans United Home Loans, to get lined up for graduation!
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XWN Mixer
Thursdsay, June 27
4-6 p.m. | Serenity Valley Winery
Calling all Experience Women's Network (XWN) Graduates! Join us for the 2019 XWN Mixer! All past and current graduates of the Women's Network XWN program are invited to attend. Join us for refreshments, light appetizers and great networking. Help us congratulate the graduates of the XWN Class of 2019!
Please register online by Tuesday, June 25 to help us with accommodations.
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Women's Network Mentor Program
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Women's Network Mentor Program will begin accepting applications for mentors and mentees beginning June 1! The Mentor Program coordinates pairings of individuals and facilitates mentor-mentee relationships throughout the 9 months of the program. Pairings are asked to meet monthly, supplied with resources from the Mentoring Committee leadership, and attend two meetings (a kick off meeting, and a check in meeting). This program is great for any individual looking to give their expertise or guidance to another, or individuals looking to create connection in the community.
Applications will open on June 1. Contact
Amanda Wooden,
Manor Roofing and Restoration Services, or
Wendy Moore,
Central Bank of Boone County,
for more information!
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Welcome New Members
Stacye Smith Shelter | Insurance Companies-Main Office
Carly Dibben | Masonic Home of Missouri
Krista Jones | Edward Jones - Columbia Advisors
Chrystal Graves-Yazici | Chrystal L. Hair & Makeup
Adonica Coleman | A2D Events
Lauren Alley | U.S. Bank
Susan Lambert, MSN RN | Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Kerri Roberts | TIG
Sara Samuels | University of Missouri
Letitia Johnson | Boone County Extension Council
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Over 200 Women's Network Members and community members attended the 25th annual ATHENA International Awards Banquet this month. We celebrated the ATHENA Young Professional Finalists; Dr. Bridget Gruender, Liberty Family Medicine; Nikki McGruder, Inclusive Impact Institute; and Dr. Laine Young-Walker, MU Health Care; and recognized the recipients for both the ATHENA Young Professional Award and the ATHENA Leadership Award.
Dr. Laine Young-Walker received the ATHENA Young Professional award, and Jan Grossman, Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge, and founding Women's Network member, received the ATHENA Leadership Award.
The night was capped with beautiful words from Chair Tennille Lester: "
We’re so proud to be in your presence and to see you continue to carry out your excellence for the years to come."
Photos courtesy of Ben Stewart, University of Missouri Health Care
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Presenting Sponsor
The Trust Company
; Gold Sponsors
Cumulus Broadcasting
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Dave
Griggs Flooring America
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Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling
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Inc.
and
Veterans United
; Silver Sponsor
RE/MAX Boone Realty - Elizabeth Mendenhall
; Video Production Sponsor
KOMU 8 & Mid Missouri's CW
; Awards Sponsor
Williams Keepers
; Design Services Sponsor
The Business Times Company
; Decorations Sponsor
A-1 Rental
; Print Services Sponsor
Shelter Insurance Companies - Main Office
; Location Sponsor
Stephens College
; Media Sponsor
KRCG CBS 13
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The Columbia Missourian
, and
The Business Times Company
; Beverage Sponsor
Les Bourgeois Vineyards
; Flower Sponsor
Allens Flowers
; Table Sponsor
Hawthorn Bank
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Edward Jones - Gina Mauller-Crane & Jody Frank, Financial Advisors
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Columbia College
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Landmark Bank
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Veterans United Home Loans
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Commerce Bank
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Stephens College
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MU Health Care
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Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
, and
KRCG
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Professional Development Resource
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Take a listen to the podcast with Diana Kander focused on how to build relationships with female superiors, leadership skills unique to women, and more.
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Member Milestones and
Celebrations
Congratulations to the Special Events committee on planning and executing the ATHENA International Award Banquet!
If you have any milestones or celebrations to include next month, please send them to
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Your newsletter contributors include:
Sara Humm
, Co-Chair (Marketing Committee), City of Columbia
Bethany Schoengarth
, Co-Chair (Marketing Committee), Columbia Marketing Group
Laura Kogut
, Steering Liaison (Marketing Committee), Landmark Bank
Teresa Snow
, Steering Liaison (Marketing Committee), MU Health Care
Elizabeth Stephens
, The Columbia Missourian
Justina Dial
, Central Bank of Boone County
Audrey Sharp,
Veterans United
Brandi Spurling
, Columbia Chamber of Commerce
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Women's Network
a Division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-1132
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