2018 CWE WBLC - Special Thanks

Thanks to all who supported and attended the CWE Women Business Leaders Conference on Friday, October 19, 2018!  It was a day of learning, reflection, and connections.

This year's conference drew more than 400 business professionals dedicated to empowering women in business, and featured workshops and roundtables led by industry experts, a WBENC Corporate Speed Fair, and CWE's annual awards luncheon honoring friends & clients of CWE for their commitment to supporting women in business.

2018 CWE Women Business Leaders Conference Keynote Speakers, Manisha Thakor, Founder, Money Zen & VP, Financial Education at Brighton Jones, and Nataly Kogan, Co-Founder &  CEO, Happier.

Featured speakers at this year's event included Manisha Thakor, Founder, Money Zen & Vice President, Financial Education at Brighton Jones, and Nataly Kogan, Co-Founder & CEO, Happier. 

Special thanks to the Planning Committee and all of our sponsors, donors, and partners who made the event possible, especially Encore Boston Harbor, Comcast, Staples, and Stop & Shop!

We look forward to seeing you again next year – date to be announced! 

Congratulations to the 2018 CWE Award Winners

Heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and corporations recognized for their outstanding efforts in helping break down barriers and empower women to become economically self-sufficient and prosper through business and entrepreneurship. 

This year CWE established a special award dedicated to the spirit and memory of Cheryl Watkins Snead.  The award recognizes a WBENC certified business owner who is a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women.  The recipient of the award reflects the spirit of Cheryl, a pioneering and inspirational person who never stopped giving back.

Cheryl Watkins Snead Woman – Owned Business of the Year

Our deepest appreciation to the speakers and presenters who donated their time, shared their experience, knowledge and expertise with our participants. 

Gillian Meek, President, Keds leads Roundtable discussion on "Moving Up: Scaling Yourself and Your Business"

Damon Cox, Assistant Secretary of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Commonwealth of MA 

Susan DiPinto ,SVP, Private Banking, Berkshire Bank 

Debbie Dobbins, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, East Cambridge Savings Bank

Joyce Eggers, Associate Director Supplier Diversity, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Courtney Escobar, Attorney, Doucette and Associates, Ltd., Attorneys at Law

WBLC Planning Committee