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Women in Construction Week
March 6, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
NAWIC Southwest Missouri #366, the local chapter, invites all local women who work in any position in the construction industry to attend the events scheduled throughout the week.
The WIC Week schedule includes:
Monday: Proclamation Ceremony with the City of Springfield at Noon (Busch Municipal Building)
Tuesday: Trivia Night Fundraise
Wednesday: Volunteer Opportunity at Habitat for Humanity
Thursday: Private Jobsite Tour of Convoy of Hope followed by Social Hour
Friday: Women in Construction Lunch
Personal Protective Equipment will be required for the jobsite tour. Event details and links for online registrations are available on our Facebook page @nawicsouthwestmissouri.
The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities.
Please contact Dana Haase at dana.haase@nabholz.com or by phone at 417-520-6711 for additional information regarding WIC Week.
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About the National Association of Women in Construction: NAWIC originated as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. Women in Construction of Fort Worth gained its national charter in 1955, becoming the National Association of Women in Construction. NAWIC has over 115 chapters throughout the United States that provide its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more. NAWIC continues the vision of its founding members by advocating for the value and impact of women builders, professionals and tradeswomen in all aspects of the construction industry.
Core Purpose: Strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry.
Mission Statement: The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community and advocacy for women.
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For more information about the local chapter, please contact NAWIC Southwest Missouri #366 President Cece Barr at 417-869-7202 or cabarr@qcroofing.com. Additional information regarding the local chapter is available online at http://nawicsouthwestmo.org.
