The Women in Business Council is dedicated to offering education and networking opportunities for Women in Business. Women In Business 2023 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 program will offer one-on-one mentorship paired with a virtual classroom with a focus on Leadership. 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. The program begins on March 1st annually, the start of Women?s History Month! WHY?
To offer growth and support to a female businessperson. We will:
Identify career inhibitors in her life and work
Create a strategy to overcome the various career inhibitors
Help her develop leadership skills for advancing her career
Acquire concrete, technical, computer and presentation skills to either re-enter the workforce or build her business skills
Instill confidence and provide a business support network
Help her reach their fullest potential
WHO can participate?
Woman member (or future member) of the PBNCC must have at least 2 of the below:
Women-owned business
Younger Woman/Young Professional beginning her career or business
Women reentering the workforce
Women wanting to advance her career
Women leaders working in the nonprofit sector
WIBC Mission Statement To promote networking and education for professional women and women entrepreneurs while highlighting the women leaders in the community. WIBC Vision Statement The forum is dedicated to offering education and networking opportunities for women in business.
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details!* Purchase a sponsorship by clicking "Register now at the top left of the event webpage. *Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $465 for businesses with up to 5 employees. Become a member today!
Presenting Sponsor | $1,500 SOLD - Lickstein Plastic Surgery
Workshop or Happy Hour Sponsor | $250 AVAILABLE
In-Person Kickoff - Wednesday, March 1st (the start of Women's History Month) from 4:30 - 5:30 PM (location Manatee Lagoon) AVAILABLE
Happy Hour / Mentor-Mentee Pairing - March 8th (International Women's Day) AVAILABLE
Virtual Boot Camp: 2nd Tuesday (subject to change) from 12 - 1: 15 PM
March 14th - Public Speaking - Perfecting your story, Elevator Speech (Featured Speaker: Nora MiniChino, Founder & President, Farrell PR) AVAILABLE
April 11th - How to be a Power Networker Panel: Choosing the Right Place to Network AVAILABLE
Mentee Member Discount - $199 Mentee General Admission/Future Members - $249 Need a payment plan? Reach out to nominations@pbnchamber.com to inquire.
*Financial assistance is available through scholarships provided by the generosity of our local women in business who attend our Women In Business networking events. Please fill out this form to be considered (DUE BY 2/27/23 at 5 PM).
Mentees have a two-step process:
Register online via the event registration on the right-hand part of the screen Mentees need to sign up by March 6th at the latest
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details!* DEADLINE is Friday, March 3rd! Purchase a sponsorship by clicking "Register now at the top left of the event webpage. *Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $465 for businesses with up to 5 employees. Become a member today!