WSWIA

West Side Women in Action

Have you wondered "what can I do to make a difference" in something I really care about? I've had a desire for many years to do things that are beneficial particularly for women. Being in business, it's an added enticement to find something for business women that can use my skills.

Last August I attended a mixer put on by a local group called West Side Women in Action. It involved networking and relaxing hanging out with other business women. I found the women there to be very comfortable, interesting individuals. That was so enjoyable I attended their Annual Conference in October - great speaker, fun and informative breakout sessions - ones that you can really use - also delicious breakfast and lunch.

What is West Side Women in Action? Their mission statement sums it up: West Side Women in Action is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire, promote and educate local professional women in business, and any woman who wants to develop a business or career. The goal is to help local women of all ages develop business and leadership skills and expand networking opportunities. This is accomplished through: 1) The annual Conference and Vendor Showcase, 2) Scholarships, and 3) Networking mixers.

This is a project I can support and provide administrative help to. When the organization announced that they needed people willing to help put the next year's events together, I decided this was a band wagon I could get on. I am now their secretary.

Our annual conference will be October 1. Check out the web site for details about a great event in which to invest your time and money: www.wswia.org.