About

Women In Business Summit

The WIB Summit was created in 2005 to encourage, inspire and educate women through the various stages of their careers. Created and produced by Events of Joy, the WIB Summit, provides a risk free environment to tackle career challenges. The atmosphere at the Summit is designed to stir conversation about the career challenges and successes women experience in the workplace.

The summit provides a platform for new recruits, entrepreneurs, and industry veterans to receive training and information in an interactive manner to assist them in achieving their career and personal goals. Attendees have the opportunity to network with other professionals and join in discussions about subjects that are relative to their growth. The summit connects people to their next mentor, friend, client, employee; it reinforces the power and importance of the human connection.

Benefactor

Each year the Women in Business Summit spotlights and supports a charity. This year we’ve selected YWCA Hartford Region. “YWCA Hartford Region is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Hartford Region believes that every woman, every girl and every child deserves the opportunity to shine at each stage of life. YWCA serves the greater Hartford area with vital programs, including early learning and school-age childcare; emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing; youth leadership development; racial justice awareness and financial literacy education. Serving over 2,300 people annually, YWCA is a recognized advocate on issues related to safety for women and their families, economic empowerment, racial justice, youth development and affordable childcare.”

How You Can Help YWCA Hartford Region

Please donate:

For children in our Early Childhood Learning centers:

  • Diapers
  • Diaper wipes
  • Toys for children (examples: stuffed animals, dolls, toy cars, etc.)
  • Books for pre-school aged children
  • Art Supplies

For children in our YW Kidslink program:

  • Art Supplies
  • Books
  • Board Games
  • Play-Doh
  • Pens, Pencils, markers, crayons, drawing paper, and glue sticks
  • Puzzles

For residents in Soromundi Commons:

  • Personal hygiene products (tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, etc)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Comforters, sheet sets and pillows (new bedding, twin size)
  • Cleaning supplies

Cash donations provide resources to support YW programs where there is the most need

Checks can be made out to:
YWCA Hartford Region
Development Department
135 Broad St
Hartford, CT 06105

Dress Code:

The dress code for the Women In Business Summit is Business Casual.

What to Bring:

This event is an opportunity to network so remember to bring your business cards. It is also a good idea to have a list of goals that you would like to accomplish for the day including a pre-determined list of questions for our presenters.