Wednesday, November 18, 2009

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Linda Martins (an Audit Manager here at TY) and I have become members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). NAWIC offers a great support system for women who are in the construction industry. Through NAWIC, we have increased our knowledge of the industry by networking with other members employed in the construction industry. It has also enabled us to broaden valuable contacts for our firm and build lasting relationships. The NAWIC meetings are always educational and related to the construction industry. NAWIC Background: NAWIC is a professional Association comprised of women working in construction and related industries. It was established in 1955 by 16 founding members. Today, approximately 5,800 women in approximately 170 chapters across the United States are NAWIC members. Members of the Association are business owners/managers, executives, subcontractors, accountants and estimators. Members are also employed in construction trades, including welding, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. You can visit the NAWIC website, www.nawic.org, for more detailed information. If you are interested in learning more about our personal experiences and how you can benefit from NAWIC please contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Linda Martins - LMartins@ty-llp.com Lisa Silva - LSilva@ty-llp.com We would like to invite you to our next meeting so you can see for yourself how beneficial and supportive this group is for women. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, January 21, 2010 in San Ramon at 5:30pm. If you are interested in attending, or know someone who is, please let us know so we can provide you with more information.

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