WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL

Committee Mission

Bringing together women of diverse occupations to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through networking, leadership development, peer-to-peer engagement, mentoring, and educational programs.

Signature Events

As part of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber, the Women’s Business Council hosts a variety of engaging programs to help connect women in our local business community. Some of these events include:

  • Tables of 8 Lunches: Topical lunchtime discussions led by community leaders at local restaurants. Seats are limited to eight women per table to foster engaging conversation.

  • High Tea Summer Social: The annual High Tea Summer Social provides a relaxed atmosphere of networking for local businesswomen.

  • Power of Women: Featuring a keynote speaker, this luncheon was created to inform, empower, and connect women in the Greater Williamsburg business community.

  • Networking Bingo: Twice a year, the Women's Business Council hosts bingo night with good food, drinks, and networking.

Keep an eye out for upcoming events on our Calendar or get notifications delivered straight to your inbox.

Connect with the Women’s Business Council

Women’s Business Council programming is open to members of the Chamber. If you are interested in joining the Chamber for Women’s Business Council events and more, contact Vanessa Johnson, Membership Coordinator.

Committee Leadership

The Women’s Business Council Committee is led by Kristin Baum. If you have any questions about upcoming programming or if you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Lauren Moore, Staff Liaison for the Committee.

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to support Women’s Business Council programming at the Chamber. Browse the investment packages and benefits here, and contact Lauren Moore, Vice President of Communications & Programming, to become an investor today.