WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator: Community Groups
Learn more about the local community groups participating at the 2023 conference
Connect with local community groups and learn about how to get involved during the Leadership Accelerator!
Members from these local organizations will have tables set-up along the concourse for you to connect, network and learn about their different programs + offerings.
Tables will be set-up all morning, but our Coffee & Connections Happy Hour from 9-10am is your chance to meet and connect with members from these organizations.
Learn more about the participating community groups below.
CAPE FEAR CREW
Cape Fear CREW is a powerful network that creates success for women in commercial real estate. With more than 80 members, Cape Fear CREW is the leading organization for commercial real estate professionals within the Cape Fear region of North Carolina. As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier business network dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally, Cape Fear CREW is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate.
FUELED BY FAITH
Fueled By Faith is here to Equip, Empower & Encourage Female Faith based Leader By providing them tools to impact the world in their own giftings. By prioritizing our relationship with the lord makinghim our STRONG tower to run to, sit with, and long for always. We do this through our community, events, and Kingdom-focused coaching.
GLOW ACADEMY
beaconeducation.org, glowacademy.net, sparkacademync.com
Beacon Education, the foundation that supports GLOW Academy and the soon-to-open Spark Academy, is driven by the belief that a child’s zip code should not determine their destiny. Ensuring equitable access to high-quality education empowers children and their families to close and even reverse the achievement and opportunity gaps.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WILMINGTON
The Junior League of Wilmington, NC (JLW) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower women to enrich and improve the community through effective action and leadership. Composed of women committed to making a positive impact, the JLW provides valuable leadership training and gives local women the tools to get involved, put their talents to work, and positively impact Southeastern North Carolina. Through various programs, initiatives, and partnerships, the JLW strives to develop women, build strong relationships, and create lasting change in the local community.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING
wcfhba.com/professional-women-in-build-council
The Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council is the voice of women in the building industry. We are dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness, outreach and professional and personal development. The Cape Fear PWB chapter is a pivotal group in empowering and supporting women in the building industry through connections and outreach.
UNCW’S CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship
CIE is an extension of UNCW and collaborates with public and private organizations to support regional economic development and the creation and growth of innovation-based businesses. We engage and support UNCW students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as entrepreneurs and youth throughout the community and region, in the creation of entrepreneurial ventures, knowledge-based jobs, and innovative business solutions.
WILMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (LEADERSHIP WILMINGTON)
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce provides its members with business-building programs and events to help you connect and do business with one another. We provide information and timely news updates to help you make better business decisions. We also offer leadership development programs, marketing opportunities, and advocacy so your business can be seen and heard.
Our initiatives have stimulated economic development, influenced public policy, and supported the growth of thousands of local jobs and businesses. We are a convener, a connector, and a cultivator of leaders and local influencers. We are the local champion of a balanced and thriving economy in southeastern North Carolina.
WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS
WCR (Women’s Council of Realtors) is a nationwide network and the Azalea Coast Network launched in the greater Wilmington area in 2023, this is our charter year. WCR is open to both women and men, and Realtor and Affiliate partners as well. We believe success in business today is achieved through positive, productive collaboration. The Women’s Council of REALTORS® provides an environment in which members support each other and work together to achieve personal growth and business success.
YWCA LOWER CAPE FEAR
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community. Their local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. They work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Their philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Visit W2WLeadership.com to learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator.
