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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.
Most of my life I chose to make resolutions, to set goals, and to focus on how to be better and achieve more. That is what goal-oriented, Type A personalities do, right? We prioritize, we plan, and we push, it may annoy those around us, but it is our nature.
Most years I have chosen to run or leap into a new year, but this year I decided to walk. If you wonder why the change, it’s simple, age and wisdom, I suppose.
Last year, as I ran into the new year, I was amazed at how quickly everything came to a stop, all my plans, everything that I had mapped out, was not to be. I will not bore anyone with the details, but the responsibilities of adulthood chose my altered path for me. Now, this had probably happened before in my life, but as I reflect upon 2022, I understand that no matter how fast a person runs, our lives do have their own timing, and our journeys are filled with twists and turns that we absolutely cannot control.
This year, instead of setting goals and making resolutions for 2023, I decided to simply recite a motto that I feel will get me through the path ahead, that from my view, looks like a mountain. “I can and I will, but not at the expense of my health or my family.”
It is funny what we begin to cherish as we age, we look closer at the important of our health, cherish the moments spent with family or friends, and these two things take precedent over careers, money, and achievements. Don’t get me wrong, those are important elements of our journeys, but when we break it down, most of us come to the same conclusion in time, health and family are the crown jewels of life.
Spending time with our family should be at the top of our priority list.
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Thanks for joining us here. There are several women familiar with that process. Rachel Veltri @Katie Throckmorton
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It was so energizing. We are so thankful for all the lovely men and women who made the event such a success. They are heros 🙂.
None of it could be possible without the amazing women like you who always show up to support each other. 🥰
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And thank you for listening to our podcast ❤️
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Thank you for pouring into us. Please share mental health tips here! We need them.
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We're so glad you're here! Thanks for posting 📫!
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Here are a few profiles of successful women in the construction industry:
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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.
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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.
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Jeanine Cotter: Jeanine Cotter is the CEO of Cotter Consulting, a company that provides engineering and construction services to the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Cotter is a LEED-accredited professional and has been recognized as one of Engineering News-Record's Top 25 Newsmakers.
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Kandi Brown: Kandi Brown is the founder and CEO of B&B Consultants, a construction consulting firm that specializes in project management and cost estimating. Brown is also the founder of the Women in Construction Network, a professional development and networking group for women in the industry.
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Margarita Quihuis: Margarita Quihuis is the founder and CEO of Quihuis Solutions, a company that provides construction project management and sustainability consulting services. Quihuis is a LEED-accredited professional and serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Women in Construction.
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These women have beat unbelievable odds and have been successful in a male-populated career.
We wish these women all the best. Thank you for being Trailblazers!!
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To a brilliant 2023!!
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Construction Executive 2023 Construction Economic Forecast is focused on one thing: the labor market. Here's what the post-pandemic, infrastructure spending, legal immigration, and retiring Baby Boomers mean for the industry's skilled workforce-and lack thereof.
❗ It's so important to reach every female in our country to see if they are open to exploring a construction, manufacturing, & industrial option for a career or a role. Christi Powell & Angela Gardner are extremely committed to helping educate the women in our country on all of their options!!
The benefits of working in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing & industrial spaces are
👉 1) Thousands of job paths
👷♀️ 2) Pay is great and the closest to their male counterparts
🚧 3) Not every position is an indoor or outdoor job
🏗 4) Creative minds are embraced
🏛 5) These roles are essential
In 2009 the shortage of essential work was 30,000 jobs. Now we are closer to 650,000 job needs in 2022. Something to think about!?
#construction #career #legal #manufacturing #government #infrastructure #jobs #work
IRON ELK Jennifer Castenson GroundBreak Carolinas ABC Carolinas Chapter Hill Electric Company, Inc Greenville Technical College Clemson University Ryan Roberts The Lane Construction Corporation
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New York State Builders Association Research & Education Foundation (NYSBA REF) has developed a Scholarship Program to provide four scholarships (up to $1,500 each) to attend the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show (NAHB IBS) in Las Vegas. This Scholarship is open to all active members and local EO's who have not before attended the IBS event.
PREPARE NOW - ONLY 4 AVAILABLE!
As this program is based on a first received/first accepted basis, we will be sending the application out to ALL members on Wednesday, November 30.
NYSBA REF IBS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION[nysba.us12.list-manage.com] -
DREAM BIG ~
When you find something that feeds your soul, nothing will stop you from finding a way. 🤍
Yes, this did just happen! 😊
Last week, Christi and I visited Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC, to be in their new beautiful & "high-tech recording studio" ~ Give Us The Dirt Podcast. 🎧🎙
We had to find a way to share these inspirational stories that Christi & I heard from all over the US and WORLD. PODCAST & forum was born Women Talk Construction. I remember reaching out to Aaron Witt on IG to ask what equipment he used and how he did it.
We have big plans for 2023!🏗🤝🏻🛠
Podcasts are just the first step to making the world of non-traditional roles for females a more inclusive work environment. It's about how to ATTRACT and RETAIN.
Be looking for this episode's release this month! "Give us the Dirt" - check out other great episodes on Give Us the Dirt: Herb Sargent, Aaron Witt, and Brian McManus!
Thank you for having us, Brandon Lindsey & Jackson Gates, for hosting us and making us feel at home in your fabulous studio. If you are looking at being in the Dirt World - check them out! Their culture and how they care about PEOPLE are top-notch.
Thanks to ABC Carolinas Chapter!
I feel incredibly fortunate to have landed at a company that supports the crazy ideas I come up with ~ Hill Electric Company, Inc.
#podcastlife #makeanimpact #youcandoanything
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MULTI-FAMILY/ASSISTED LIVING/STUDENT HOUSING
84 Lumber – Louisville, KY, has an immediate need for a qualified, experienced multi-family estimator. Position reports directly to our Estimating Manager.
Summary of Position: Determines quantities of products needed (doors, trim, hardware, attic access, mirrors, fire extinguishers, common trim, hollow metal doors, panic hardware, specialty club trim, bath partitions) to construct a project using knowledge of construction methods. This position utilizes computers, spreadsheets, and peripheral equipment to determine type and quantities of materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Performs take-offs using his/her knowledge of the multi-family construction industry. Computes estimates for sales representatives.
Reads and interprets architectural blueprints and specifications. Take-offs are done on Actual material – not by the square foot.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accurately perform each essential duty. Using related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience of the doors and trim industry, the candidate will produce the take-offs. Possess excellent computer skills. Extensive knowledge of Excel and common construction practices are required to produce an accurate take-off.
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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MUST have a minimum of two (2) years construction experience, preferably in multi-family.
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MUST have intermediate-to-expert experience on Excel. Experience with doors, trim, hardware and multi-family a plus.
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MUST be able to read and interpret architectural blueprints and specifications.
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MUST include salary requirements to be considered.
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THIS IS AN OFFICE POSITION AND DOES NOT INVOLVE FIELD WORK
Minimum Education: Associates in Construction or Technical Degree.
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Ability to read blueprints, specifications, interior design drawings, and other technical materials.
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Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
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Ability to operate computer to various websites to download plans & specifications.
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Basic mathematical skills (ability to use Excel spreadsheet to create job takeoff).
Minimum Experience: 2 or more years of construction and building materials related experience.
Please send resume to Ryan.roberts@84lumber.com with pay and or salary mrequirem
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Attaching the NYS Small Business Startup guide that includes the resources needed to succeed! Thank you @Chris Kempner of Peconic Solutions!The online questionnaire for step by step to start a business is on this page https://www.ny.gov/services/start-business-new-york-state
Form an Entity
Understand State licensing and permitting
Visit the NYS Business Wizard to determine the requirements for your business and apply for the right license or permit.- Sole proprietorships and general partnerships file in the county where they’re located.
- Business Corporations file a Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State.
- Limited liability companies file Articles of Organization with the Department of State.
- Limited partnerships file a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Department of State.
Get your Federal Tax ID
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Also known as the Employer Identification Number (EIN). Simply go to the IRS link and apply.
Register as a NYS Sales Tax Vendor
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Apply to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for a sales tax Certificate of Authority.
Licensing and Permitting
- The NY License Center makes finding and applying for the right license or permit easy. Set up a NY.Gov ID to apply for new licenses and to manage your existing licenses and permits online.
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It's great to meet you!! We are #bettertogether
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Progress was made across the nation as voters in last week’s election sent women to Washington, their governors’ mansions, and other statewide offices. Here in South Carolina, we elected a female as Superintendent of Education (and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette comes as part of the gubernatorial package), and 68% of the women who ran in 2022 won their elections. The problem? Not enough women were running. Many of us didn’t have a choice, let alone the option to choose a woman for the job.58%
The percentage of South Carolina voters who are women
59%
The percentage of seats in 124-member S.C. House seats that were unopposed
68%
The percentage of women on the 2022 female candidate roster who won their elections [scwomenlead.us20.list-manage.com]
SC WIL is looking to reverse this regression by identifying seats where women have the best chances to win, then recruiting and training female candidates to run in 2023 and 2024. If you’d like to be part of tripling the number of women running in 2024 by running yourself or helping another woman run, let us [scwomenlead.us20.list-manage.com] know [scwomenlead.us20.list-manage.com]![scwomenlead.us20.list-manage.com] -
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Yes @Nina ObierI was selected to serve on the 2023 Board. 🙂 TY
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Some benefits our customers expect when partnering with a WBE like 84 Lumber:
💰 Tax Incentives
Working with a WBE can provide your company with tax benefits. The Federal government provides tax incentives to companies who conduct business with minority and women-owned businesses. When the supplier is a WBE, tax liabilities are reduced for Federal or State funded projects. 84 Lumber can provide you with all the documentation you need to support your claim in the areas where we are certified.
💸 Increased Profits
Did you know that numerous research studies have confirmed that companies that embrace diversity are more profitable on average than those that don’t? According to Forbes, companies with diverse teams are 33% more likely to have a better-than-average-profit. McKinsey and HBR also report similar benefits. Why? Creativity flourishes when diverse points of view are considered.
👩🔬 Wide Net Enhances Competition
When working with a WBE, you gain access to new supplier channels. A broad pool of suppliers plus access to the supplier’s own diverse networks means you can select the best solution for your company.
⏩ Fast, Responsive Service
We’re also a Women Business Enterprise certified by WBENC (the gold standard in National certification). As a privately held business, we’re able to be very flexible and responsive to customer needs. Our customers also benefit from direct access to experienced sales people and product knowledge.
💹 Marketability
By working with a woman-owned business you show your company’s commitment to working in diverse markets. Your company becomes more attractive to corporations seeking second tier suppliers who work with women-owned businesses. When you partner with 84 Lumber for your building materials, let your customers know that you work with a WBE. It may enhance your own competitive advantage.
Questions? Please reach out to us – we’d love to share why 84 Lumber would be a great supplier partner for your company.
#work #people #business #creativity #diversity
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Thank you CMC! Great tips.
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Thank you, Julie, for joining us! Please feel free to use this forum to educate and empower other women, this forum was built for ALL people, supporting ALL people.
I hope to see you on November 18th or January 26th! 🙂
Hi! From Alaskan 8(a) GC firm & admin advocate
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Love this!! We definitely need more women like you changing the culture!!