The Women Business Owners Program offers owners of technology-related companies a confidential environment for networking, learning, and discussing business trends, ideas and solutions, specifically related to growing their businesses. Our goal is to help established and new women business owners in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area increase their visibility through disruptive and innovative business strategies.

Our programs are designed to appeal to (but not limited to) the following technology-related fields: information technology, peripherals, software, hardware, trainers, programmers, consultants, authors, engineers, IT attorneys, intellectual property experts, project managers, health technology, devices, diagnostics, manufacturing, Six Sigma, business advisors, recruiting, counseling and coaching.

Our target audience is WIT members, DMV area women business owners, start-ups, and potential start-ups.

Mission

The Women Business Owners Program offers owners of technology-related companies a confidential environment for networking, learning, and discussing business trends, ideas and solutions specifically related to growing their businesses. Our programs are designed to appeal to WBO's whose businesses are in varied stages of development.

Vision

To serve as the leading organization for women business owners in the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia).

Core Beliefs

• We believe in a supportive and engaged network for every women business owner
• We believe in fostering active connections
• We believe in paying forward and giving back
• We believe in finding ways to make the dream a reality

Steering Committee

Steering Committee meetings are held one per month via teleconference or in-person. The Steering Committee works to implement the mission and vision of the WBO Program through structured programming, networking, and other events. Steering committee members serve on one or more of the following sub-committees:

• Marketing (including Branding, Social Media, Publishing)
• Events and Networking Committee
• Outreach and Membership (includes Strategic Partnerships)

If you are interested in serving on the Steering Committee or learning more, please contact us!

For more information please contact: [email protected].

Amanda Chavez
WIT Board Member at Large, Special Interest Groups
[email protected]