FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2023
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MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Ruark
Communications Manager
(703) 525-2400 ext. 205
Event photos available here. |
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Culture and Collaboration the Focus of Arlington Chamber of Commerce's AWE Women in Business Summit |
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ARLINGTON, Va. - Yesterday, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd Annual AWE Women in Business Summit, sponsored by Ann Wilson Homes. A diverse group of more than 100 participants joined the professional development and networking event designed to help female entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals support one another in growing their businesses or enhancing their careers.
"The Chamber’s Women In Business programming originated from Awesome Women Entrepreneurs, which was founded by Chamber members Karen Bate and Evelyn Powers of KB Concepts PR and Design Powers. We are proud to continue their work in providing a space for professional women to learn and support each other, and build upon it with the Chamber's Women in Business program," said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
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Rachel Boehm, Rachel Boehm Coaching & Consulting, presenting during one of several breakout sessions. |
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Keynote speaker Shaara Roman, Founder & CEO of The Silverene Group, shared stories and case studies from her new book, “The Conscious Workplace: Fortify Your Culture to Thrive in Any Crisis” which spotlighted high profile companies, clients and her own workplace experiences. She emphasized the importance of workplace culture and how investing in people, purpose, and values helps to build a truly resilient business, no matter how large or small.
"Companies that focus on people and purpose, are not just better places to work, they are also more productive and more profitable," says Shaara Roman, author of the bestselling book The Conscious Workplace, "We must change how we do business, and it starts with culture."
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Shaara Roman, The Silverene Group, speaking to an audience of over 100 |
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The Summit included breakout sessions throughout the day with panelists and speakers with expertise in financial advising, career coaching, technology, marketing, wellness, and business ownership. These sessions touched on topics like mompreneurship, how to handle hard conversations at work, championing inclusive ecosystems for women in tech, and much more.
A full agenda detailing the sessions and the presenters' biographies is available here.
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Photo credit: Arlington Chamber of Commerce/Bruce Buckley
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ABOUT THE CHAMBER
Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 750 businesses committed to strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington. The Chamber supports our members through networking, advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. For more information or to become a member, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org.
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