Let's get to wHERk in Biz, Trades & Construction: DBPR SEC Melanie Griffin

661-2 Railroad Square,Tallahassee FL 32310

27 October, 2022

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A tHERsday (Thursday), Oct 27 Event, 11:30am-1pm. Light lunch provided. As we celebrate Women in Entrepreneurship Week and Careers in Construction Month, we are honored to welcome Secretary Melanie Griffin of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR) to share her insights on the importance of but also the incredible opportunities presently available for women in business, skilled trades and the construction industry, and combinations thereof. With women creating businesses at a record pace, and massive shortages of workers in the field of construction and skilled trades, oppHERtunity abounds. So let's make it happen for women and girls alike. Secretary Griffin will be joined by Kerwyn Jones Wilson of Jones Construction & Design and WW Campaign Coordinator for TradeswHERk, an initiative to increase opportunities for women and girls in the skilled trades, as well as Jackie Karr Brown of INITIAL Social Media and WW Campaign Coordinator for Her Business is Blooming, an initiative to highlight, foster and support women-owned and women-run businesses. Whether you are interested in business, construction, skilled trades, or equally important - mothers growing awareness for future opportunities for their daughters - join us for this empowHERing discussion. See you at Railroad Square Craft House at 620-1 Railroad Sq, TLH, tHERsday, Oct 27, 11:30-1pm. Light lunch items provided for those who register. Available food and drink menu items available for purchase. Please join us and let's togetHER make a difference.