Events

How to Get Involved Throughout the Year

We want our members to have options for how they want to be involved. Different times of the year may be better than others to invest, connect, and inspire.

Upcoming Events

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BWGC Lunch and Learn – Amplifying Your Voice

September 14, 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM via Zoom



Join the conversation on September 14 at 12:00 for the Business Women’s Giving Circle’s next Lunch and Learn – Amplifying Your Voice.

Negotiations are part of our professional and personal lives and are sometimes difficult to navigate. Our expert panel will open a discussion about negotiation skills and understanding the nuances of negotiations across generations, cultures, and genders. Our panel will speak to the challenges we face when negotiating and share approaches for achieving successful agreements.

Moderator:
• Julie Simmons, MA, SPHR, Managing Director, Human Capital Strategic Consulting

Panelists:
• Suzanne Blake, PCC, Director of Coaching and Learning and Development, NimblyWise
• Suzanne de Janasz, Ph.D., Professor, Management and Conflict Analysis & Resolution, George Mason University

Please register by 10:00 am on September 14. 
REGISTER

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Annual Calendar	What to Expect
January	We have our Annual Grantee Celebration where members can meet our grantees and learn about how they make an impact. Members also can meet new members and build relationships with the BWGC community.
February & March	We host pop-up events as possible with our members throughout the year.
April	We host a STEM focused education event to provide BWGC members a window into the STEM landscape for girls and young women.
May & June	We have our membership drive and focus on sharing the impact we have made to date at a BWGC event.
July - September	We nominate members for Steering Committee positions. We hold our annual planning meeting. The Grants Committee reviews applicants and selects the grantee semi-finalists.
October	Semi-Finalists present at Shark Tank where members can hear their pitches and vote on finalists and determine grant amounts. Holiday Pop Up event for members and grantees.
November	Semi-Finalists present at Shark Tank where members can hear their pitches and vote on finalists and determine grant amounts. Holiday Pop Up event for members and grantees.
December	The slate of Finalists is voted on by all members and shared with the applicants. The Finalists are announced via a press release.