Celebrate the Strength, Heart and Equality of Women During S.H.E. Week 2021

FREDERICK, Md., August 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of this year's S.H.E. Week, a week of both virtual and in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.

Held August 22-27, this year's event celebrates women thriving and moving forward despite the pandemic. Multiple studies have shown that Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women across the globe. Women's experiences at home, their health, work and economic well-being have all been affected in many ways. As we find ourselves slowly moving forward into recovery, it is more important than ever to build an environment where we incite positive change, connection and sharing of wisdom.

"If we've learned nothing anything else from 16 months of exile, separation and disconnection, the one overriding observation should be to celebrate every little victory, warmly embrace our treasured friends and colleagues, and savor every single moment of this crazy existence," said Rick Weldon, Chamber president and CEO. "S.H.E. Week 2021 is our chance to not just celebrate the power and influence of women, it's also our best chance to acknowledge resilience, patience and creativity in all of its many forms and examples. I'm so proud of our Chamber team, our Board of Directors and our member organizations for making S.H.E. Week the region's most successful recognition of women, and our signature annual Chamber event."

"S.H.E. Week 2021 was designed by women for women to not only give opportunities, but also to empower participants with both the community and insights they need to thrive into the future. Our incredible team of volunteers have designed a stellar week of events that not only includes thought leadership panels, but also skill development training, networking opportunities, a S.H.E. Pitch competition and our first ever SHERO Award recognition," said Jennifer Gerlock, vice president of marketing & communications.

S.H.E. WEEK EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

IN PERSON EVENTS

Sunday, August 22: S.H.E. Week Bag Pickup & Welcome Networking Reception
Time: Noon - 3 p.m. | Frederick News Post
This event is an opportunity to network and be introduced to S.H.E Week. Attendees will receive an exclusive SWAG bag with S.H.E Week merch. Food and refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, August 24: Becoming Your Own Hero / Stories from Strong Women
Time: 5:30-7 p.m. | New Spire Arts
Hear stories from a diverse array of leaders who bravely pushed through obstacles on their path to success. These inspirational and resilient women share lessons learned, talk about how they had the courage to keep moving forward and give advice for handling life's unexpected twists and turns. Food and refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, August 25: Paying it Forward for a Thriving Community
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ERUCC
Research shows that volunteering your time, money or energy to help others doesn't just make the world better—it also makes you better. How can you intentionally contribute to your community in a meaningful and beneficial way? Hear from individuals who have done just that through non-profit work, acts of kindness initiatives, mentoring and supporting local businesses. Learn from them and be inspired by them to help yourself and your community thrive. Lunch will be served.

Thursday, August 26: S.H.E. Pitch Competition
Time: Evening | Hood College Hodson Auditorium, Rosenstock Hall
S.H.E. Pitch is a pitch competition for female CEOs designed to give businesses both in the "idea stage" and "growth stage" cash prizes, publicity and networking opportunities. Audience members in attendance at Hodson Auditorium will get the opportunity to cast their vote for the "People's Choice" Award! As a community event, all are welcome to attend this live event, whether registered for S.H.E Week or not.            

Friday, August 27: Networking Mixer / SHERO Awards
Time: 4:30-7 p.m. | Holly Hills Country Club
The final event of S.H.E Week is a networking event and ceremony to award the recipients of our first ever SHERO Awards that recognize women in the Frederick community! Food and refreshments will be served.                                                    

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS    

Monday, August 23: Using the Power of Positivity to Live Your Best Life and Virtual Coffee Chat & Welcome from Dominique Dawes | 9:30-11 a.m.
Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other. It's been scientifically proven to improve our work, life, physical/mental health and relationships. Learn tangible tips to help you thrive professionally and to move towards the life you desire. This session also features a welcome message from Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, healthy lifestyle advocate and mom.

Friday, August 27: It's a Woman's World | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Listen to the stories of inspirational women who stepped outside their comfort zone to break barriers, thrived in historically male-dominated fields, or moved beyond self-limiting beliefs.            

PRE-RECORDED SESSIONS        

Sunday, August 22: Navigating the S.H.E. Week Experience - Set Yourself Up for Success
This video will give you tips on setting yourself up for success and help you get the most out of your experience.        

Tuesday, August 24: The Power of Writing Your Money Story
In this session, you will uncover what you believe about money, clarify what drives your behavior with your finances, and identify next steps in creating a positive relationship with money.

Thursday, August 26: 10 Resources that Empower You
In 10 Resources that Empower, you'll be exposed to invaluable resources including books, podcasts and more that will help you grow in both your personal and professional lives.                

In addition to the live and pre-recorded sessions, bonus content on various topics will also be offered as part of the programming and delivered digitally via the exclusive S.H.E Week Facebook group.

There are several options for S.H.E Week participation including in-person and networking event bundles, virtual bundles and single-session attendance. For general questions regarding registration, scholarship or sponsorship, please contact Jennifer Gerlock at [email protected].

Registration is open at https://www.frederickchamber.org/2021-she-week.html

S.H.E. Week 2021 is brought to you by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's S.H.E. Week and Women in Business Committees, with support by our title sponsor Octavo Designs, along with AMI Signs; Woodsboro Bank; Proffitt & Associates Architects, PC; Orangetheory Fitness Frederick; Mount St. Mary's University; LSWG CPAs; Canapes, Incorporated; Sass Magazine; The Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.; Georgetown & Donegal; Edgewater Federal Solutions Inc.; Holly Hills Country Club; Hood College; Frederick News Post; New Spire Arts; Frederick Lifestyle Magazine; AK's GraFIX; LandCare; Neely Coaching & Training LLC; VCRE.Co; Nymeo Federal Credit Union; Salon Allure; Girls on the Run; Applied, Behavior & Learning Consultants; YMCA of Frederick County; Lisa Gorham Creative; Emerge Maryland; Pitch Creator; Maryland Women's Business Center; Kristin Kaineg Designer; Flying Dog; and Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association.

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee's mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County. Women in Business Committee members develop programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business.

Media Contact

Jennifer Gerlock, Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 301-662-4164 x214, [email protected]

SOURCE Frederick County Chamber of Commerce