{"id":36162,"date":"2023-03-21T09:52:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=36162"},"modified":"2023-03-21T09:52:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:52:07","slug":"lake-george-chambers-women-in-business-group-provides-networking-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2023\/03\/lake-george-chambers-women-in-business-group-provides-networking-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake George Chamber\u2019s \u2018Women In Business\u2019 Group Provides Networking Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_36163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36163\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36163 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2023\/03\/women-in-biz-column-donnely-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2023\/03\/women-in-biz-column-donnely-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2023\/03\/women-in-biz-column-donnely.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ann Donnelly, chair, Lake George Regional Chamber\u2019s Women in Business group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Ann Donnelly<\/p>\n<p>Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women in Business group is a valuable resource for women doing business in the Lake George region.<\/p>\n<p>When I returned to upstate New York five years ago, participation in the group helped me quickly build connections and gain important information about the area and the best ways to do business here. So, in 2021, I took the group\u2019s co-chair role to participate more actively and support the women working so hard on their careers while advancing the Lake George region.<\/p>\n<p>Formed in 2012, the first co-chairs were Lynn Clausen, who worked at Dunhams Bay Resort, and Kathy Miller, owner of Love is on Lake George, still an active member. They spent the first meetings developing the mission, which we continue to adhere to today, \u201cTo inspire personal growth using our combined experiences and expertise to provide the tools to aid and encourage women in our region through networking, educating, and mentoring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All women who are Chamber members, or work for member organizations, including non-profit and commercial enterprises, are welcome to participate. In addition, those considering joining the Chamber may attend one meeting. Recent attendees have come from real estate, healthcare, business services, hospitality, leisure, retail, education, local agencies, healthcare, and membership organizations.<\/p>\n<p>LGRCC Women in Business meets on the first Wednesday of each month from September through June. After 30 minutes of open networking, the meeting starts with \u201caround the room,\u201d where each attendee introduces herself, describes her business, and announces any news, promotions, or events. Attendees may also note any needs where others in the group could assist. Many members have developed valuable alliances from this.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span>Meetings include a training session or a presentation from a speaker chosen to educate, motivate and inspire the members. Topics covered so far in the 2022-23 season include the importance of customer relationships, lessons learned during the pandemic, resources to care for elderly relatives, prioritizing self-care, and a goal-setting session. In addition, interested members are encouraged to present on a relevant topic to share their expertise and provide more information about their work.<\/p>\n<p>The group often helps nonprofit organizations in the area by taking on projects and organizing volunteers. Organizations helped in the past include Wiawaka Center for Women, Double H Ranch, North Country Ministries, Open Door Mission, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Lake George High School, Women in Need (W.I.N.), and local food banks. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The year\u2019s highlight is the annual retreat at Wiawaka, which takes place the night before the first meeting in September.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in the Women in Business group also helps to get the most out of membership in the Chamber. Attendees get additional information on upcoming Chamber events and initiatives and are more likely to participate.<\/p>\n<p>The next meeting of the group takes place at the Chamber\u2019s offices at 2176 Route 9, Lake George, on April 5, with open networking starting at 8 a.m. and the meeting running from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Pattie Simone, executive director of Feeder Canal Alliance, will present \u201cCelebrate YOU, A Woman of Influence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Women in Business group and upcoming meetings, visit lakegeorgechamber.com\/wib.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ann Donnelly Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women in Business group is a valuable resource for women doing business in the Lake George region. 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