Women in Business Council
The Women in Business Council meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 11:00am in person at the MAC6 1st Floor, Privacy + Board Room. Click here to access the calendar of upcoming meetings.
Mission
To strengthen Tempe by connecting, mentoring and inspiring women in business and the community.
Purpose
The purpose of the Women in Business (WIB) Council is to foster the growth and success of women in business through ongoing personal and professional development. The goal is to provide a platform for building networks, connecting with peers, and learning from inspiring businesswomen.
Objectives
- Provide networking opportunities to meet with other business professionals.
- Host an inspiring speaker each month to share insights into leadership, career growth, and community involvement.
- Sustain a dynamic mentoring program to develop high potential Tempe Chamber of Commerce members by coaching them to reach for and achieve their full potential.
- Promote the Leadership Conference and its mission of reaching, achieving and celebrating success.
- Promote and foster WIB's Charity of the Year.
Core Values:
Growth:Â Â We create opportunities for personal and professional development.
Collaboration:Â Â We cultivate relationships and facilitate inclusivity.
Service:Â We are in service to ourselves, each other and the community.
Mentorship Program
The Women in Business Council will be hosting a Mentoring Program starting in October of 2024. The Mentoring Program was created in order to assist women and men in reaching and achieving their personal and professional goals and to create an environment in which they can prosper and celebrate their success. To view the Mentoring Program Overview click here.
If you are interested in speaking and/or facilitating a mentoring program workshop please click here to download the application.
Applications to become a mentor or protege are now closed. To learn more about the program or to sign up, contact Karin Jimenez.
Businesswoman of the Year
2024 Business Woman of the Year, Lisa Rehurek
RFP Success Company
Since 1996, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the Businesswoman of the Year Award. This award was established to recognize an outstanding businesswoman who has positively affected the Tempe community and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. To view past recipients click here.
NOMINEES MUST:
- Demonstrate excellence in their field
- Display leadership in the community
- Serve as a positive role model
- Be active in programs and activities in the community and the Tempe Chamber
For more information on how to get involved with the Women in Business Council, email karin@tempechamber.org.
Women in Business Council Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor