National Association of Women in Construction

Tampa Chapter #36

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Enhancing the Success of Women In Construction!

The National Association of Women in Construction—Tampa Chapter founded in 1960, has spent over 50 years supporting women in construction. We are currently part of Region 3, the only region in the State of Florida. Our members work and live in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

We are committed to continual educational development for both women currently working in the construction industry and for those interested in joining us, through our National Education Foundation Certification Programs, and on the local level through CAD Design and Drafting Competition for high school students, and Block Kids for elementary students. We also offer several scholarships to students throughout Tampa Bay.

Our members remain committed to doing business with other chapter members. And, with a variety of networking opportunities you are certain to find members who will help your business grow. Our monthly meetings, social gatherings and a variety of committees meetings ensure you’ll develop relationships with the most involved women in the Tampa Bay Construction Industry.

Who is NAWIC TAMPA?

Enhancing the Success of Women In Construction!

What is NAWIC

The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women In Construction of Fort Worth. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women In Construction.

NAWIC has a membership of 6,200 with close to 200 chapters in 49 U.S. states and in three Canadian provinces. Since 1996, NAWIC has seen its mission grown transcontinentally, with the signing of International Affiliation agreements with NAWIC-Australia, NAWIC-New Zealand, South African Women In Construction (SAWiC) and most recently with NAWIC-United Kingdom . In its 46 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction whose careers range from the skilled trades to business ownership.

NAWIC Objectives:
• To unite for their mutual benefit women who are actively employed in the various phases of the construction industry
• To promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association
• To promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry
• To encourage women to pursue and establish their careers in the construction industry
• To provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.

Monthly Dinner General Meeting:
Monday, May 7, 2012

Location: Brio Italian Grille @ International Mall
Time: 6pm
Cost: $25 per person
Deadline Thursday, May 2, 2012 5pm

CAD WINNER PRESENTATION and MONTHLY SPEAKER

Speaker: Jolene T. Loos, CPA—co-founder C&L Value Advisors

A Discussion on 4 Ways to Grow your Business

Jolene Loos, co-founder and partner of C&L Value Advisors, LLC, focuses primarily on working with business owner clients in a broad range of industries, including medical, professional and technical services, construction, real estate, restaurant, manufacturing, distribution and retail.

She assists clients in using their financial information to make better-informed business decisions, providing comprehensive accounting services as well as tax preparation and planning using a proprietary system she developed. She also provides business advisory services in the areas of strategic planning and implementation, growth management, business coaching, systems development and improvement, and team and people management.

A graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Jolene obtained her certified public accountants license in 1979. She is a member of RAN-ONE and the CPA+ Network, both dedicated to helping CPAs work more effectively with clients in the areas of business development. She is also a member of the University of South Florida Alumni Association, CEO Council of Tampa Bay and a former board member of Abilities of Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job placement for disabled individuals.

An accomplished speaker, Jolene has presented more than 100 programs to individuals and business owners on topics that include tax planning, estate and retirement planning, business development, cash flow, financial management, fraud, business growth, building strategy, developing mission statements and executing business plans.

Additional information about the firm can be found at www.clvalue.com.

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