Metrowest Chamber of Commerce

The Women’s Initiative held its second annual Awards Dinner on June 9 at the Crowne Plaza-Natick Hotel.  The Initiative awarded its first annual scholarships, in conjunction with Mass Bay Community College, to five women from the MetroWest area.  

 

In addition, the second annual Leadership Awards were presented to: Morgan First (“She’s One To Watch”); Nancy Parker, Parker Virtual Office Services (“She Works”)’ Joonu-Noel Coste, Strategic Financial Planner (“She Cares”); and Helen Lemoine, Leadership Metrowest
(“She Has Impact”).

Keynote speaker Candy O’Terry, creator and co-host of Magic 106.7’s radio program, “Exceptional Women,” inspired and motivated the crowd.  The successful evening finished off with a raffle and silent auction.

Dinner sponsors included: Event Sponsor, Fletcher, Tilton & Whipple; Media sponsor: skirtboston.com; Towerwall, MassBay Community College, MetroWest Medical Center, Middlesex Savings Bank, Next Generation Children’s Centers, NSTAR, Investment Property Specialists; Whitney Place; MathWorks; Advanced Media Productions; Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center; Tilton Cleaning; Jenny Boston.

Upcoming Women’s Initiative Events

Social Media for your Business

Tuesday, September 29, 11:45–1:30pm, Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. $25 for members of the Chamber or The Dream Factory Community, $35 non-member.
Panel Discussion: Find out how you can make the most of your internet connections through Linked-in, Facebook, Twitter and other networks, and find out how to use video to stand out from the crowd. Panelists from: Advanced Media Productions, The Met Group, Commonwealth Creative Associates, Interactive Video, and Manic Mommies.
 
Business Resources for Small Business Owners – Panel Discussion

Tuesday, November 3, 11:45–1:30pm, Crowne Plaza- Natick Hotel, $25 for members of the Chamber or The Dream Factory Community, $35 non-member.
Representatives from businesses and agencies will discuss resources and strategies for business owners.

Participate in the Women’s Initiative

Anyone interested in participating on the programming committee for the Women’s Initiative, which will choose topics and speakers for upcoming luncheons, should contact Nancy Cantor at nancy@cantorconsulting.com.