Women's Business Council

?A Seat at the Table Exhibit at The Portal at Toledo School for the Arts ? Behind every chair in this exhibit is a story—a tribute to the Toledo women who shaped history and the young women building their future. Created by our Girls Hub Fearless Builders, these one-of-a-kind chairs represent more than just art. They symbolize empowerment, creativity, and the power of women lifting each other up! By bidding on a chair, you’re not just taking home a piece of history—you’re investing in the next generation of fearless young women in our Girls Hub program this June and supporting the incredible student artists at Toledo School for the Arts! ???Exhibit open until March 20 Fundraiser Auction Reception ??The Portal at Toledo School for the Arts Let’s continue building a future where every girl knows her voice, her ideas, and her dreams matter. Read all about the chairs: https://lnkd.in/gdARq8mx

Today is Giving Tuesday! ?? Since our inception, WOT has organized over 407 programs and activities, serving 9,443 participants, with 83% of these services offered at no cost. Our work has empowered an average of 120 women in transition annually, connecting them to economic opportunities, resources, and peer networks. We’ve also equipped 65 young women each year to claim leadership roles in every space they occupy unapologetically. It’s not too late to join our Circle of Supporters and make a gift to our organization if you believe in what we do! Our first 50 people who donate $50 receive a complimentary Girls Hub bag to be picked up at our HerHub Holiday market tomorrow evening. Ways to participate: 1. Visit our Facebook:https://lnkd.in/dCtuiwJR and click DONATE button. 2. Visit our website www.womenoftoledo.org and click GIVE at the top of our home page. 3. Request donation card via email [email protected] or call our office at 567.970.7172 4.Send a check payable to Women of Toledo dated 12.3.24 to our mailing address with memo “Giving Tuesday”

Join Us This Giving Tuesday and Be a Catalyst for Change! On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, we invite you to be part of our Circle of Supporters and make a meaningful impact with your gift. At Women of Toledo, we are driven by a mission to educate, engage, and empower women and youth in NWOhio. We believe that investing in minority and women’s economic empowerment can eradicate poverty, build vibrant economies, and unlock human potential on a transformational scale. ?Why Give? ? - Expand access to critical services for women and girls. - Empower BIPOC youth to build resilience and develop Emotional Intelligence (EI), Consciousness (CQ), and practical skills for the future. - Provide scholarships for underserved women to attend ticketed programs and receive mentorship opportunities. - Strengthen community resilience by fostering innovation, mentorship, and action planning. ?Your support sparks empowerment! ? - $100 can provide the support needed for a woman facing financial hardship to attend our forums through our No Woman Left Behind initiative. - $250 to help support a woman in transition. - With just $375, you can sponsor a Fearless Builder in our Girls Hub STEAM Summer Program, empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders. - $500 to fuel the impact of our Advocacy Forums and drive meaningful change. Ways to participate: 1. Visit our Facebook: Women of Toledo and click DONATE button. 2. Visit our website www.womenoftoledo.org and click GIVE at the top of our home page.https://www.paypal.com/donate/... 3. Request donation card via email [email protected] or call our office at 567.970.7172 4.Send a check payable to Women of Toledo dated 12.3.24 to our mailing address with memo “Giving Tuesday”

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to feature Jessica Vallejo from Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center as our guest speaker! Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Glass City Metroparks Pavilion Metroparks Toledo And if that’s not enough to entice you… get ready to enjoy a delicious taco bar catered by El Tipico Restaurant! Don’t miss this chance to elevate your network, share ideas, and spark new collaborations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGmb2Pjz #HerHub #WomenEntrepreneurs #HispanicHeritageMonth #Networking

Join us for the NWO Business Mentoring Fall Kickoff this Thursday! We're excited to gather on September 12th at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Small Business Center for an evening of learning, networking, and mentorship. Whether you're a mentor or mentee, this event is designed to connect you with invaluable resources and guidance! Agenda: ?? 5:00 PM: Registration, Open Networking & Appetizers?? ?? 5:20 PM: Welcome by NWOBMP Collaborators?? ?? 5:30 PM: Mentor Introductions?? ?? 6:00 PM: Speed Mentoring Sessions?? ?? 7:20 PM: Wrap-up & Closing Don't miss this opportunity to engage with seasoned professionals and boost your journey toward success! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gM59D5YN #MentorshipMatters #Mentoring #MentorshipOpportunities #Networking #BusinessMentorship

Last day to register for our 6th Annual NW Ohio Women’s Equality Day 2024 – The Status of the Women. This year's theme, Galvanize Voices into Action, includes: 2:00 pm Community Conversation & Gallery Pathway Activities. 4:30 pm Reception with Open Networking & Appetizer. 5:30 pm Main forum with Speakers. Come to all sessions or join us for the speakers program! We would love to see you! More info:? https://lnkd.in/gzRsTmjs

The WE-DO Awards are coming on Thursday, June 27th, at The Huntington Center. Want to hear the encouraging stories of female entrepreneurs from struggle to success? This is the place to be! As an inaugural Second Act We-Do award winner, Erin will be present to announce this year’s Second Act winner. Networking starts at 4p & the award ceremony at 5p. See how some of our local women entrepreneurs are impacting our region. Register for tickets below. #womenoftoledo

Did you know there are over 300,000 women-owned businesses in Ohio? These incredible enterprises span industries from healthcare to retail, generating billions in revenue and employing thousands. Women entrepreneurs are driving growth and innovation in our state, but they also face unique challenges such as access to capital and balancing personal and professional responsibilities. As of the 2019 NWBO Report, women-owned businesses in Ohio generate more than $29 billion in revenues, creating 330,000 jobs and contributing $9.5 billion in payroll. Know that you are doing amazing running your business and contributing to something larger than yourself! Want to learn how to network with more women business owners in the area? Stay up to date with your benefits being part of the HerHub community: https://419herhub.org/

Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4 pm.?The Women’s Entrepreneurial Distinction Ovation Award (WEDO Award) commences in June. There are five categories for the WE-DO award: Rising Star, Legend, Second Act, Trailblazer, and Thriver. With a vision that every Entrepreneur has an equitable opportunity and access to develop, launch, and grow a business that creates wealth for themselves, their families, and/or their community; one of the ways for improvement is to develop an award and/or recognition of excellence for diverse entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.?

We are thrilled to announce that five incredible and inspiring women entrepreneurs from our community have been chosen to receive the WEDO Awards! ?? A huge thank you to our amazing judges, Nikki Odom, Pamela J. Moore, Destiny Allen Mitchell, and Aly Sterling, for carefully selecting the awardees for the Rising Star, Legend, Second Act, Trailblazer, and Thriver Awards. We’re grateful for this opportunity to shine a spotlight on women entrepreneurs who are elevating the market! Join us on June 27 at the Huntington Center for the Awards Ceremony. ??? Purchase tickets and support your local women business entrepreneurs by registering at https://lnkd.in/dBSCnrNt for the WEDO Awards. #ToledoOhio #Ohio #Toledo419 #ThisIsToledo #DowntownToledo #NWOhio #HerStory #WomenEntrepreneurs #NorthwestOhio