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Hello! I am certain that almost anyone with the internet has been to (or heard of) a forum while looking for help with various topics. Every forum has rules and so must this one. The particular nature of this type of forum doesn't seem like a place that would warrant a list of do's and don'ts but, just in case, here they are. Forum Rules: 1. No Spam! What is spamming you ask? 'Spamming is the use of messaging systems to send multiple unsolicited messages to large numbers of recipients for the purpose of commercial advertising, for the purpose of non-commercial proselytizing, for any prohibited purpose, or simply sending the same message over and over to th…
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Welcome to the Breaking Barriers Forum! We are glad that you are here. Our goal is to create a safe, toxic-free environment for people like you to come and connect with others. Please keep in mind that this is a new forum and will take time to populate. Eventually, with your help, we can create a great place for people to get help with event information, job search/posting, resources, etc. Please be kind and considerate to others at all times. We are all here to help each other grow and encourage development with a similar mindset of succeeding in our individual journeys. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ~Admin~
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The BMW Charity Pro-Am is hosting a networking golf event at The Chapman Cultural Center on June 6th (in honor of Women's National Golf Day). This event will lead to monthly meetings at the golf course to continue connecting with amazing women through golf!
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Just wanted to share for anyone whos interested. Looks like it will be a great event!! Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Office of Diversity & Inclusion will be hosting a Supplier Diversity Summit! Please join us April 26, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:00am at E.E. Waddell High School. See the flyer below and attached to register and for additional information. Registration is also available via the link below: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-supplier-diversity-summit-2023-tickets-597906563627__;!!La5FgRdGD5TsOg!AHVH7YF8Rce-2f1ydsH7NYgvUvV4LzzkNqqG2MiamTUtmEX8OcZe-QZ5GiHCMZQEmgsbk7lfyDQqjRgHttou4qE3$ CMS Supplier Diversity Summit 2023 Reg…
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Hi everyone, I email out a weekly list of upcoming Upstate SC Networking Events. This week's email has 41 events listed! Simply email "Sign Me Up!" to lynnchaveznetworking@gmail.com or text Lynn at 415-902-1937 to receive a weekly email with our FREE weekly newsletter with a constantly updated list of Networking Events that are happening in the Upstate of SC. If you know of a Virtual or Physical Networking Event to add to our list, please email me up to Thursdays at 9pm & include 1) Event date & time 2) Title of event 3) Cost 4) Location 5) Event link 6) Other details. I am excited to share upcoming "Upstate SC Networking Events List" with YOU so you can…
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Here are my answers as best as I can. I am no expert on these topics but have some real-world expertise and opinions. 1. Do you understand the WMBE programs the government has created? How has this helped your organization? No/No 2. Is Supplier Diversity important in your organizations? Why? I think it is important to have the best people in the roles no matter what. 3. What would you say to folks in the construction industry who may not be aware of the challenges that we face in this industry? Do you want to learn to grow and be a better organization or continue to feed the narrative? 4. How can we work together to create a more in…
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Despite leading nearly half of U.S. businesses, women entrepreneurs typically receive less funding. These 16 funding options aim to address this problem. https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/funding-options-for-women-owned-businesses
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Written By Rachel Veltri Step, Walk, or Run…What will you do? Whatever speed one chooses to enter the new year is a personal choice. A new year with infinite possibilities is almost as exciting as the beauty of the Holiday Season we have barely moved past, at least that is how I see it. …
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Hello! My name is Marti Gathings and I recently moved back to Greenville, SC to work with our family's construction business. In this it is my Dad, a few laborers, and my self so when it comes to the office my dad and I wear all hats. With that being said one of the things we struggle with most is staying organized within the business. Any advice in this area would be extremely helpful. Secondly, I am working towards my General Contractors License and this is extremely vigorous test. With that being said, if anyone has experience with this or has any advice it would be beyond appreciated.
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Anyone else feeling totally energized after the event yesterday at Juniper? Congratulations to the planning committee. The venue, the food, the vendors and especially the panel were TOP NOTCH. I took many notes on my phone. For anyone who attended I am curious what was your greatest takeaway?
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Here are a few profiles of successful women in the construction industry: Grace Kim: Grace Kim is the co-founder and CEO of Scaled Robotics, a company that develops construction automation technology. Prior to starting Scaled Robotics, Kim worked as a project manager at Google X, where she led the development of Google's self-driving car. Rachel Davidson: Rachel Davidson is the founder and CEO of RMD Holdings, a construction management firm that specializes in commercial and residential projects. Davidson is also the co-founder of the Women in Construction group, which promotes diversity and inclusion in the industry. Jeanine Cotter: …
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To a brilliant 2023!!
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If you're a contractor in the construction industry looking to become a prime M/WBE contractor, seeking out coaching can be a great way to gain the expertise and resources you need to excel in the industry. Coaching can provide you with the right strategies, processes, and tools to ensure that you meet all the necessary requirements to become a successful prime M/WBE contractor. It can also provide you with up-to-date industry knowledge and insights that you can use to make more informed decisions and remain competitive in the industry. The coaching you receive can be tailored to your specific goals and objectives, helping you to progress and grow in the construction …
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“Champion Mandala Construction” was the construction company that Vivian, our CEO, was going to start when she moved back to NYC. However, after meeting with old contacts and connections, her course changed based on the needs of the industry. She adapted her plans to include CMC Workforce (Training Construction Workers), CMC Network (Scaling Construction Businesses) and CMC Coaching (Construction Business Coaching). These are the three sides of our logo (which is also a Mandala, Vivian's last name!). Find out more tomorrow! Come to our last infosession of the year: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mbe-wbe-contractor-informational-session-december-20th-tickets-472603960…
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Owner's representative takes care of the project and sees it properly by working in the construction team and taking part in planning, organizing, scheduling etc. There is a separate contract with the owner to see the work on their behalf and report as well. Visit consultleopard.com for more details.
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Speaker Interest for Consideration!!
Dear Speaker, I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for expressing your interest in being a speaker at our Women Confidence Builders events or on our Women Talk Construction Podcast. We are thrilled to have you as a potential speaker and appreciate your willingness to share your insights and experiences with our audience. To be a speaker at our events/podcast, we will soon have a form to fill out for consideration. In the meantime, please follow the steps outlined below: 1. Submit a speaker application: Please provide us with your contact information, a brief bio, and a summary of your proposed speaking topics. We also encourage you to include any relevant experience or qualifications that make you a strong candidate for speaking at our events or on the podcast. You must submit this on the forum by sending it to any of the following: via messaging here on the forum. Podcast @Angela Gardner Events @Alex - 84 Lumber or @VictoriaHugsNHustle. 2. Wait for our response: Once we receive your application, we will review it and get back to you with a decision. If we select you as a speaker/panelist/podcast guest, we will provide you with more detailed information about the event, including the date, time, and location. 3. Prepare your presentation: Once we confirm your participation as a speaker/panelist/podcast guest, you will have ample time to prepare your presentation. We encourage you to tailor your presentation to our audience of women who are looking to build their confidence and advance in their personal and professional lives. We also recommend that you focus on actionable tips and strategies that our attendees/audience can implement in their daily lives. 4. Deliver your presentation (in-person event): On the day of the event, please arrive at least 30 minutes early to set up and familiarize yourself with the venue. You will have approximately 45 minutes to deliver your presentation, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. 5. Deliver your interview (Podcast guest): On the day of the podcast, please arrive on time and familiarize yourself with the virtual recording room, checking the audio. You will have approximately 20 minutes to tell your story so be quick and concise to engage the audience! We are excited to have you as a potential speaker at our Women Confidence Builders events or the Women Talk Construction Podcast! Thank you for your interest. Christi Powell Co-Host/Co-Founder of Women Talk Construction President/CEO of Women Confidence Builders -
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Helping others is worth the time and effort! Are you supporting those who are in need and are willing to learn and execute your support and advice? If so, please share those with our group of connectors and the testimonies. We would love it!! TESTIMONY SHARED FROM CONNECTION FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND FORUM: Thank you so very much again! Tonia reached out to me and we are scheduled to speak on Monday. She was raised in the housing project in East New York, which is not very far from me. She is visiting New York on 06/24 and is planning a construction career/real estate discussion at the housing project where she grew up and would like me to participate. I am so excited!😊- 1
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Third Annual SC Women's Executive Leadership Luncheon
ChristiPowell posted an event in Community Calendar,
https://www.womenconfidencebuilders.com/events
August 28th 2023
SC Women’s Executive Luncheon
Greenville Convention Center
Ticket Details
$65 Early Bird single Tickets - through 7/31/23 - Eventbrite Open in April
$150 Galleria Tickets - includes 1 table and 1 lunch - Eventbrite Open in April
$75 After early bird tickets - After 8/1/23 - Eventbrite Open August 1st
$60 Early Bird single tickets - Partner/WCB member single tickets - through 7/31/23 - Eventbrite Open in April
$70 After early bird tickets - Partner/WCB member single tickets - after 8/1/23 - Eventbrite Open on August 1st-
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Women Talk Construction Forum is now Breaking Barriers Forum
Michael Powell posted an article in Articles,
Women Talk Construction Forum is undergoing a name change to Breaking Barriers Forum.
The forum is over a year old now and since its creation, many things have changed. We have grown as a company and now the forum has two parent websites (womentalkcaonstruction.com) & (womenconfidencebuilders.com)
Both of our parent websites contribute to the forum such as providing accessibility, giving the forum exposure, providing resources, etc. Initially, the forum was designed after the Women Talk Construction website as it was created first. The colors, styles, etc of Women Talk Construction were deliberately mimicked while designing the forum to provide a fluid, recognizable experience across both platforms. Since then, Women Confidence Builders has been created as a non-profit organization that, by design, was created with its own unique style and character. In order to make the most sense coming from either website, we decided to give the forum its own identity starting with renaming the forum to something that still represented our mission while separating itself from only the Women Talk Construction website alone.
Hence, we introduce ... the Breaking Barriers Forum!
Now that you have been introduced, we have provided a couple of different themes that you can choose from. Each theme's style takes its personality from our respective parent website (it's basically a cosmetic preference and does not affect any content that you are able to see).
Light Theme - Women Talk Construction
Dark Theme - Women Confidence Builders
You can change your theme preference at the bottom of any page within the forum. Simply click on the 'Theme' drop-down menu in the footer of the page to see your choices. See the image below
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CERTIFICATION GUIDE "Why to get certified"
ChristiPowell posted a topic in Welcome!,
Hey there!!!
Wondering "Why to get Certified" and "Where to find FREE resources to Build your business". This information could be the difference between you having little success and A LOT of success. These tools and free resources are not always easy to find! Let us know if you use them and if they helped you!! Shout out to us on SOCIAL MEDIA, please. Tag Angela and Christi and of Course, Women Talk Construction.
https://www.messer.com/subcontractors/diverse-suppliers/ [messer.com]
The link above is one of the largest companies in construction who require WBE/MBE participation. Every customer has their own unique need.
This link below is the office that will show you step by step how to get certified. It will take 1/10th of the time going through here if they're as good as other states. Let me know how they do for you in NC.
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district
(there is an office in every area to assist and make your certification process very easily)
When it comes to federal government contracts, you may want to contact your APTAC…there are many workshops included on this website as well.
https://www.aptac-us.org/ [aptacus.org]
Also, this training is free this year for the first time. [https://ascent.sba.gov/ [ascent.sba.gov]? The women in our area who are successfully winning government bids have used this website to gain valuable insight into operating their businesses in government purchasing.
We are here to provide you with a starting point and to make connections for small businesses with resources and government officials who are qualified as well as make introductions to customers and connections, when they are working on projects in a particular area.
Please check out all of the other resources on our website at Resources — Women Talk Construction Podcast
Your friends, Angela & Christi
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SBA Thrive Program - Taking your business to the next level
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KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
FREE intensive business training for small business entrepreneurs and executives
Business coaching for C-level executives
Self-paced online curriculum taught by experienced Subject Matter Expertss
A mix of virtual and in-person training sessions
CEO Group masterminds for peer-to-peer mentoring and accountability
Customized learning tracks for small businesses’ unique needs
Three-year strategic growth plan
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Self-care
ChristiPowell posted a topic in Welcome!,
I'd love to know what you're doing.
New commitment to me 1x a week
One morning in the woods. Gradually work up to 1/2 day then full day.
✔️ no email
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✔️ exercise 💪
✔️ meditate 🧘♀️
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✔️ learn 📚
✔️ music 🎶
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