The W.I.L.D. Women's Network

The mission of the Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) Conference is to empower professional and enterprising women with knowledge, energy and passion. The W.I.L.D., founded in 2008 by the Gannon University SBDC, is a celebration that recognizes; supports and promotes women in business through women helping women. This concept of connectivity is achieved by encouraging networking, providing leadership opportunities and supporting each other. We believe the organizations listed below offer women many opportunities to get involved, get connected and to take their pursuits to the next level; they are part of the W.I.L.D. Women’s Network.

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ATHENA Powerlink

 

Contact: Linda Stevenson
The ATHENA PowerLink™Program, a national coaching and mentoring program, was introduced in Erie, PA in 2001, promoting women-owned businesses and the growth of the Erie business community. The program is offered exclusively by the ATHENA International™ © 1999. ATHENA PowerLink™ provides professional advisory panels to women-owned businesses to assist in business growth. Each advisory panel is tailored to the specific needs of the company defined by the business plans, goals and objectives of the enterprise. The panel provides consulting, mentoring to facilitate business networking, accessing capital and implementing best business practices. The governing body provides guidance on the development and success of the businesswomen's goals.

Junior League of Erie

 

Contact: Tricia Ackerman
The Junior League of Erie, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Some of our past projects include Spitz Planetarium 1959, Rape Crisis Center 1982, The ExpERIEnce Children's Museum 1994, Kids in the Kitchen 2004 and Baby Go Round 2007.

League of Women Voters - Erie, PA

 

Contact: Lorna Slater
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. Over time, the League’s legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.

The Women's Roundtable

 

Contact: Diane DeLuca-Thompson
The Women's Roundtable is a charitable professional networking organization located in Erie, Pennsylvania, for women entrepreneurs, professional women, and all women with strong interests in helping other women to attain their goals. The members of The Women's Roundtable believe we must create a sisterhood of sharing knowledge, abilities and empathy with other women. The Women’s Roundtable was formed in 1987 to achieve these goals: Growth, Excellence, Motivation & Strength (GEMS). These goals are achieved by promoting networking, developing the leadership talents of women in Northwestern Pennsylvania and encouraging and recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of area women. Many Members of the WRT serve on the Speaker’s Bureau. Donations to the WRT for these speaking engagements go to the Gerry B. Wallertstein Fund. Women business owners can apply for grants from the Wallerstein Fund to further develop their businesses. These grants will be awarded on an annual basis beginning in June of 2012. The Women’s Roundtable has the distinction of being the first organization in Northwestern Pennsylvania to honor women with the Woman of the Year Award. The Women’s Roundtable celebrates its 25th Anniversary in May 2012.

Woman's Club of Erie

 

Contact: Marci Miller
The Woman’s Club of Erie is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The mission of the Woman’s Club of Erie shall be the promotion of the member’s active participation in the education, civic and philanthropic objectives of our community through greater awareness of the needs of the Erie area and the historic preservation of the Woman’s Club House. The Woman’s Club of Erie is located at 259 West 6th St. Erie, PA 16507. 814-452-3844.