"SHE Week 2022 will IGNITE the forge of opportunity and empower women to stretch beyond artificial boundaries to achieve the success they so richly deserve." - Rick Weldon, President & CEO, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) August 03, 2022
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s S.H.E. Week, a week of in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.
S.H.E. Week is a concept developed by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee whose mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout the county. Launched in 2019, it centers around the concept of Strength, Heart and Equality (S.H.E.). Held August 22-26, S.H.E. Week 2022 will unpack the power and potential of women by igniting minds, careers and lives. This impactful week includes a diverse range of in-person activities from inspiring keynote speakers and hands-on workshops, to the S.H.E. Pitch competition, SHERO Awards, and more!
"SHE Week 2022 will IGNITE the forge of opportunity and empower women to stretch beyond artificial boundaries to achieve the success they so richly deserve. I'm incredibly proud of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, our staff and the Women In Business Committee for another year of connection and enlightenment, commented Rick Weldon,” President & CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.
In 2021 S.H.E. Week earned two national distinctions from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives as both a “Best in Show” and “Award of Excellence.” It also spawned a sister celebration in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 2022 called HER Fayetteville.
S.H.E. WEEK EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CONFERENCE DAY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | THE ARC AT MARKET STREET
S.H.E. Week kicks off with an inspirational conference day at the Arc at Market Street. From the morning welcome to the final sendoff, the day will be filled with inspiration, motivation and coaching from female leaders throughout the region. Swag bags, S.H.E. Week workbooks and goodies will be distributed on this day!
SHE PITCH COMPETITION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 | 5:30PM | HOOD COLLEGE HODSON AUDITORIUM
Ever wanted to watch a Shark Tank pitch in real time? Or get the inside scoop on new business and expansions? Now’s your chance! Seven finalists from the S.H.E. Pitch competition will be pitching their businesses to a panel of judges and a live audience. Audience members will get the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award!
END OF WEEK CELEBRATION & SHERO AWARDS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 | 4:30PM - 7:00PM | CATOCTIN HALL AT MUSKET RIDGE
There’s nothing better than ending the week with celebration and networking. Catoctin Hall provides the perfect backdrop for a final evening of networking to finish out the week. Take this time to connect with all of the inspiring women you've met, engage in some fun activities at the venue and process all of the great information and happenings of the week. We will also be presenting the 2022 SHERO Award winners!
One ticket includes admission into all of the week’s festivities. All events will be held in person.
More information and registration can be found at SHEWEEK.ORG
For general questions regarding S.H.E. Week please contact Jennifer Gerlock at jgerlock@frederickchamber.org.
S.H.E. Week 2022 is brought to you by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee, with support by our title sponsor InBloom Jewelry, as well as PNC Bank, Hood College, Octavo Designs, Mount St. Mary’s University, Edgewater Federal Solutions, AMI Signs, Fulton Bank, A & S Construction, LLC, HR Answerbox, Alison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLC, Delaplaine Foundation, Village Crossing, Land Care, Club Pilates, Sass Magazine, Patriot Federal Credit Union, LSWG, Woodsboro Bank, Proffit & Associates, Nymeo Federal Credit Union, Leidos Biomedical Research, Serv Pro of Frederick County, Nexum HR, Sand Garden Health & Wellness Coaching, Details Matter Bookkeeping, Support Unlimited, Menocal Family Practice, Women's Business Network Group, Salon Allure, and Lonza.
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee’s mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County. Women in Business Committee members develop programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business.