The Wilson House in Dorset, Vermont host of the Inaugural Women In Leadership Luncheon (courtesy of The Wilson House)
(Dorset, VT) The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Berkshire Bank, will host the inaugural Women In Leadership Luncheon at the Wilson House in Dorset, Vermont on Wednesday, May 11 from 12pm to 2pm.
Join women from around the region for a rich and candid lunch with conversations on careers and leadership. Learn how successful women advanced and built their careers with confidence. Find out what inspires them, the challenges they faced along the way, and how they have played a big role in their businesses, organizations and communities.
The Luncheon will celebrate and encourage the many women leaders in the Southwestern Vermont region, while creating connections, partnerships and friendships with those in attendance. Lunch will be provided by the Wilson House and their on-site chef and staff. Lori Kiely, Vermont Regional President of Berkshire Bank, will welcome the group of business, non-profit and community leaders. Following the welcome, Laura Walker, recently appointed President of Bennington College, will provide the keynote address.
President Walker is a visionary, mission-oriented and strategic leader who prior to Bennington College spearheaded the transformation of NYPR from two city-owned local stations to the nation’s largest independent non-profit public radio station group. Laura’s vision of fearless journalism that represents the breadth of American experiences helped establish the station’s role as one of the world’s preeminent podcast producers. During her tenure, NYPR was awarded ten George Foster Peabody awards and many other honors.
“Providing women with opportunities for financial, physical and emotional wellness is a priority of Berkshire Bank, so we are pleased to help make this gathering possible,” said Lori Kiely, Berkshire Bank’s Vermont Regional President. “We thank the Southwestern Vermont Chamber for bringing us together to learn, connect, and support one another, especially after the last two years, which prevented such networking!”
Presented at the conclusion of the luncheon the Chamber and Berkshire Bank will hand out the Woman of the Year award to a woman in 2022 for her outstanding leadership and service to her organization, community and career. The partners will also hand out the Young Woman in Leadership award to a young woman between the ages of 21 and 40 for outstanding leadership and service and who is seen by her peers as a woman on the rise, as well as the Lifetime Achievement award to a woman who, throughout her lifetime, has made outstanding business/nonprofit leadership contributions to her community, while inspiring other women through mentorship and support. To nominate a woman for any of these awards visit: www.SWVTChamber.com/WomenLuncheon
“It’s time we celebrate the amazing women in our region and the wealth of knowledge, talent and insight they bring to our businesses and organizations,” says Matt Harrington, executive director of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber. “The Chamber promotes, leads and advocates a unified effort, on behalf of its members is our mission. I think that has to not only include the marginalized, under-represented and minority-based members, but as an organization constantly challenging ourselves to come along these members to support and highlight them. We have to lead as an organization to highlight the strength of this region and that includes these amazing women leaders! We are excited to bring the region’s best of the best together for a great afternoon of celebration.”
Limited tickets are available at www.SWVTChamber.com/WomenLuncheon
The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce promotes, leads and advocates a unified effort, on behalf of its members, to maintain and improve a healthy business climate and rewarding quality of life for the entire Shires of Southwestern Vermont region.
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