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Women's Business Center
Salt Lake Chamber 
175 East 400 South, Ste 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801.364.3631
infowbc@slchamber.com
 
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The Women's Business Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement within the U.S. Small Business Administration
 
The WBC is a 501-C3 non-profit organization whithin the Salt Lake Chamber that assists local business owners. All contributions to the WBC are tax deductible, as permitted by law.
 

Business Womens Forum

Participation Fees/ Dues:
 
Individuals and business that are members of the Salt Lake Chamber are eligible to join. Participant fees are $50 per person and cover monthly announcements, and the annual membership directory. Fees cover the period from July 1 to June 30 annually. If paying after January 1 of the current fiscal year a fee of $25 is required for participation through June 30. Individuals may attend as guests, however, will pay an additional fee for the luncheons. Cost of monthly luncheons not included.
 
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The Business Women's Forum
Monthly Networking & Leadership Development
The Business Women’s forum is a networking group of the Salt Lake Chamber. The forum was established to celebrate the accomplishments of women and develop leadership skills among women business leaders. The forum provides professional growth opportunities for working women in management and women business owners. The forum is a dynamic group committed to the following goals: 
  • Business women’s business success.      
  • Develop Professional relationships between participants. 
  • Offering stimulating programs and speakers to educate participants on business and community issues. 
  • Provide opportunities for community involvement.  
 
About the Forum:
Benefits:
The forum provides participants with timely information on professional and community issues through luncheon programs and civic activities. Since forum participants represent businesses of various sizes and from a broad range of industries, participation also provides an opportunity to meet people with diverse educational and professional backgrounds. Active membership on committees within the forum offers leadership, as well as opportunities to associate and work with business leaders. 
 
Meeting Times & Dates:
The Business Women’s Forum meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Registration begins 11:30 am and meetings start promptly at noon and last one hour. Meetings normally are held in a downtown restaurant. Monthly meeting notifications are mailed in advance and an rsvp is required. Occasionally, a special meeting will be held in lieu of the monthly meeting, but participants are notified well in advance of any changes. In addition, participation at the annual Women & Business Conference is encouraged. 
 
Luncheon Topics:
Luncheon topics are planned in direct response to the interest of the Forum participants and the current issues within the community. The topics are diverse and informative are presented by an expert in the field. Past Topics have included; dressing for success, balancing work and personal life, and business etiquette.  
 
Participation Fees/ Dues:
Individuals and business that are members of the Salt Lake Chamber are eligible to join. Participant fees are $50 per person and cover monthly announcements, and the annual membership directory. Fees cover the period from July 1 to June 30 annually. If paying after January 1 of the current fiscal year a fee of $25 is required for participation through June 30. Individuals may attend as guests, however, will pay an additional fee for the luncheons. Cost of monthly luncheons not included.  
 
 
Committees:
The Forum operates with a steering committee composed of committee chairs that are appointed by consultation between the Forum chair and the Salt Lake Chamber staff.
 
The forum committees are as follows: 
  • Participation-Promotes growth of the forum and welcomes new participants.
  • Program- Plans and arranges monthly luncheons, topics and speakers.
  • Hospitality- serves as table facilitators and greeters at monthly meetings.
  • Directory- organizes data and works with the women’s business center staff on the annual directory.
  • Newsletter- Submits articles about the forum for the Salt Lake Chamber newsletter.
  • Special Projects- provides an opportunity for involvement in civic and philanthropic activities. 
  • Awards- awards donations from prize drawings to a charity of choice.
 
Contact Info:
For more information on the forum, please contact:
 
Pam Okumura
Program Director, Women's Business Center
Salt Lake Chamber
175 East 400 South, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801.328.5066