NJ STATE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING (PWB) NJBA ABC CONVENTION EVENT … A BIG SUCCESS! The New Jersey PWB Councils in the state collaborated to host a program at the convention called “Leadership, Confidence and the Opportunities for Women in Building”. This event served as a testament to the strength, intelligence, and determination of women who have embraced careers in construction, challenging stereotypes and defying societal norms. We gathered to celebrate the contributions of women in an industry traditionally dominated by men. These talented and resilient women have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and paved the way for us today. As a result of women like this, new opportunities for women in the industry exist today hiring more women than ever before. At the end of 2023 the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that 10.8% of construction workers in the United States are women. Women in construction only make up 1.25% of the total work force despite 47% of all employed individuals are women. Regardless of barriers women in construction face, women like this are changing the face of our industry. Our program focused on hearing what these women, their journey and how their stories can continue to help women move forward.
The NJ PWB councils want to thank NJBA CEO Jeff Kolakowski and NJBA Vice President of Operations, Lisa Obolsky, for giving New Jersey’s PWB Council’s the opportunity to host and showcase an event for the first time at ABC. Thank you to HBA Executive Officers, Michele Leppard and Gina McNamara and Office Manager, Christine Boyle for their help and support coordinating this event. Thank you again to our panelists and sponsors who are highlighted on this program flyer! However, without these NJ PWB women, who helped organizing this program, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we did: (The program sold out and had a waiting list to attend.) • Tammy Murray – Anderson Windows and Doors • Kristie Veri – Cleanscape Construction • Julie Stilo – Stilo Disposal • Esther Cirelli, SERVPRO • Lauren Hughes – SERVPRO • Stacey Kavanagh – Provident Bank • Stephanie Shaffrey – Flair Marketing Group • Linda Garvey – Coppola Brothers LLC • Gina McNamara – Shore Builders • Christine Boyle – Shore Builders • Michele Leppard – Metro Thank you to all and we hope we can return in 2025!
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By Linda Garvey, Metro’s PWB Council Chair, Coppola Brothers LLC LI linda-george-garvey-4aa493269
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