Professional Women in Building Celebrate Women in Construction Week with NAWIC on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Upcoming Networking Event – 10 / 24 / 19
Visit our Events below for details on each event
April 14th 2021 PWB met virtually with special guest NAHB Professional Women in Building Chair Karen Schroeder
Karen shared her story and highlighted the opportunities and benefits of the PWB.
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February 10th 2021 PWB met virtually with Special Guest Jeffrey Deckman
Special guest Jeffrey Deckman discussed why women will be at the forefront of transforming leadership in the new age of business. Jeffrey Deckman is an international award-winning author.
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NAWIC & RIBA Joint Event – January 2020
Guest speaker Carrie Majewski discussed enhancing your influence and how to up-level your communication style. Carrie Majewski is the Vice President of Marketing, Trilix & Founder/CEO, Women in Leadership Nexus.
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PWB Announcement – September 2021
We are all experiencing a very different work environment these days. If PWB members are representative of the industry, we are incredibly busy. We need to keep working, and we need to stay healthy. Be creative with your masks, but mostly be sure to keep your distance and stay safe!
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Smithfield Plumbing Networking Event, Date TBD
We are all missing seeing each other and sharing our experiences. We can’t wait until it is safe enough to schedule our meetings again. In the meantime, stay safe, be well, and keep your spirits up, ladies!
Smithfield Plumbing Networking Event, Date TBD
Happy Independence day from your PWB Council! We look forward to seeing you this Fall. Stay well and be safe.
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Smithfield Plumbing Networking Event, Date TBD
We want to wish our members a wonderful Summer Season! We look forward to networking again soon. Please enjoy these photos from past events and know we are stronger together! Stay safe. Be well.
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December 13th 2019 PWB gathered for NAWIC Annual Holiday Brunch
December 13th 2019 PWB gathered for NAWIC Annual Holiday Brunch at The Graduate Hotel Grand Ballroom.
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October 24th 2019 PWB gathered for fall social member showcase
Members and guests gathered for our Fall Social Member Spotlight networking event at the East Greenwich Yacht Club. Members showcased their business, networked, and we raised funds towards our PAC. Thank you to all who made this event such a success. We look forward to next year!
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Julie & Lauren Brierley of Calyx Builds
What benefits do you find being a member? – We first joined the PWB in June 2017 after a great networking night at the East Greenwich Yacht Club. Since then we have been taking advantage of the many benefits PWB has to offer. These benefits include having strong female role models who support our community and help to motivate us to grow within the industry. We also have found the meetings educational for both our professional & personal growth.
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January 30th 2018 PWB gathered for their Stragetic Planning meeting.
Over 20 members and new prospective members were in attendance. The night concluded with a Ted Talks video an open discussion lead by Sophia Karvunis on leadership and Carol O’Donnell spear heading our planning of the upcoming year.
December 8, 2017 event brings together
state leaders, RIBA’s PWB, NAWIC.
Women leaders in Rhode Island’s construction industry gathered
with state dignitaries and other guests on December 8th for the Annual Holiday Brunch in the Providence Biltmore’s Grand Ballroom.
Pamela House of Gilbane Construction Co., immediate past
president of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), moved all 150 people present with her welcoming words. “With all the terrible reports of abuse we are seeing in the news today, it is wonderful to be here with so many successful women in the construction industry, and with the good men who have helped encourage them to be successful,” Ms. House said.
The Rhode Island Builders Association was well represented, with RIBA Treasurer Carol O’Donnell, president of CRM Modular Homes and president of RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), acting as mistress of ceremonies. Also attending were RIBA President David A. Caldwell Jr.; Secretary Louis Cotoia Jr.; Jacqueline Pagel of Pella Windows, vice president of PWB; Thomas Furey and Eric Wishart, chairman and vice-chairman (respectively) of the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB); and other RIBA members and staffers.
Also attending were Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, with other officials. The main speaker was
Elizabeth Tanner, new director of the state Dept. of Business Regulation (DBR). “We have the Statewide Action Team (STAT): That’s every state agency that deals with business, promising to respond to any problem in a timely and effi cient manner,” said Ms. Tanner. She made the point that key agencies, such as the CRLB, the State Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal, have now moved to DBR from the Dept. of Administration.
To learn more about the Professional Women in Building and the National Association of Women in Construction visit https://ribuilders.org/professional-women-in-building/ and http://nawicri.org/
Officers installed for a second term 2017 – 2018
With RIBA’s Immediate Past Treasurer Steven Gianlorenzo, from left, Secretary Jackie Pagel of Pella Windows and Doors and President Carol O’Donnell of CRM Modular Homes were sworn at RIBA’s Annual Meeting at Quidnessett Country Club on October 3, 2017. Not pictured are Vice President Linda Bohmbach of Home Healthsmith, and Treasurer Sophia Karvunis of Closets Etc.
Many thanks to these women from the construction industry who have offered their time, talents and support to PWB!
PWB meets monthly, to network, hear informative and educational presentations, enjoy holiday activities, help the community, and simply to have fun. For information, contact Cheryl Boyd at (401) 438-7400, cboyd@ribuilders.org.
New officers for 2016 – 2017 installed
With Immediate Past President Tracey Boyajian, left, at Via Roma June 7th are the New officers of Professional Women in Building 2nd from left, President Carol O’Donnell of CRM Modular Homes, Vice President Joelle Rocha of the Law Offices of Michael Kelley, PC, Secretary Linda Bohmbach of Home HealthSmith LLC, Treasurer Lorena Voyer of Davitt Design Build and Past President Cheryl Boyd.
Carol O’Donnell of CRM Modular Homes took the reins on June 7th as she became president of the Rhode Island Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB).
The occasion was PWB’s Annual Meeting, held at Roma on Federal Hill.
Other officers elected for the 2016-2018 term were Vice President Joelle Rocha of the Law Offices of Michael Kelley, PC, Secretary Linda Bohmbach of Home HealthSmith LLC, and Treasurer Lorena Voyer of Davitt Design Build.
Many thanks to these women from the construction industry who have offered their time, talents and support to PWB!
PWB meets monthly, to network, hear informative and educational presentations, enjoy holiday activities, help the community, and simply to have fun. For information, contact Cheryl Boyd at (401) 438-7400, cboyd@ribuilders.org.
Events and Archives
Join us for a virtual networking meeting with special guest Karen Schroder. Karen will share her story and highlight the opportunities and benefits of the PWB.
WHEN: Wednesday – April 14th 2021 – 6pm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 4/12/21
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
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Join us virtually with Special Guest Jeffrey Deckman, An international award-winning author and thought leader on Conscious Leadership!
WHEN: Wednesday – February 10th 2021 – 6pm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 2/5/21
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
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Join us with Special Guest Carrie Majewski, Vice President of Marketing, Trilix & Founder/CEO, Women in Leadership Nexus
WHEN: January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 1/28/20
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Sophia Karvunis – sophia@closetsetc.com
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS! – Click Here
We are all missing seeing each other and sharing our experiences. We can’t wait until it is safe enough to schedule our meetings again. In the meantime, stay safe, be well, and keep your spirits up, ladies!
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: TBD
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Happy Independence day from your PWB Council! We look forward to seeing you this Fall. Stay well and be safe.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: TBD
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS! – Click Here
We want to wish our members a wonderful Summer Season! We look forward to networking again soon. Please enjoy these photos from past events and know we are stronger together! Stay safe. Be well.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: TBD
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Professional Women in Building (PWB) invites you to join us for the NAWIC Annual Holiday Brunch at The Graduate Hotel in the Grand Ballroom
WHEN: Friday, December 13, 2019 from 11:30am to 3pm
WHERE: The Graduate Hotel,11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
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Professional Women in Building Invited to Join NAWIC for their Annual Holiday Brunch: 
WHEN: Friday, December 14, 2018 – 11:45 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Providence Biltmore Hotel, Grand Ballroom. 11 Dorance St., Providence, RI
GUEST SPEAKER: To be announced.
COST: To be announced.
CASH BAR
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: To be announced.
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: To be announced.
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS! – Coming soon.
Join Professional Women in Building at the RI Home Show at Home Healthsmith Booth 909 for our FREE Networking Event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2018
WHERE: RI Convention Center, Providence, RI – Booth 909
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/29/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
WIC Week 2018
Professional Women in Building Celebrate Women in Construction Week with NAWIC. Enjoy meeting industry leaders at this free reception and learn more from our panel of Tradeswomen about advancing women’s opportunities in the field of construction. Catered by Pickles Custom Catering.
RIBA/PWB will have a display table at the free reception
WHEN: Monday, March 12, 2018 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Building Futures, RI – 1 Acorn Street, Providence, RI
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/5/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building Presents: Pella Windows-Networking , BIG Insurance & Citizens Banking Presentation
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – 6 – 8 pm
WHERE: Pella Windows & Doors, 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 02771
COST: Free for members. $15 for non-members.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/5/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building Strategic Planning-Membership Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 – 3 – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Building #3, E. Providence, RI 02914
COST: Free for members. $10 for non-members.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 1/26/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at crmmodularhomes@aol.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building and NAWIC: Annual Holiday Brunch
WHEN: Friday, December 8, 2017 – 11:45 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Providence Biltmore Hotel, Grand Ballroom. 11 Dorance St., Providence, RI
GUEST SPEAKER: Elizabeth Tanner, Director of the Department of Business Regulation
COST: $55 payment in advance
CASH BAR
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: December 1, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Katherine Kohm – KKohm@pierceatwood.com
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS!
Professional Women in Building : Networking Event and Tour
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: 268 1/2 Bellevue, Newoprt, RI
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : Networking Event
WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: East Greenwich Yacht Club, 10 Water St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, June 19, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation hosted by Lighting & Design By J&K Electric
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: Lighting & Design By J&K Electric, 1253 Hartford Ave., Route 6A, Johnston, RI 02919
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation “Present Like a Pro” hosted by Toastmasters – Stacey Smipman at RIBA Headquarters
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914 – Building #3
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Sunday, April 16, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena Voyer lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event with a presentation hosted by Toastmasters. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
PRESENT LIKE A PRO
Good presentation skills are critical for influencing, selling, and connecting with others. Yet some professionals feel uneasy presenting to groups, have a hard time expressing ideas clearly, and some avoid speaking up all together. Presenter Stacey Shipman will help you present like a pro by sharing simple technique to build confidence, engage audiences, and make your presentations more compelling.
About Stacey Shipman
Stacey is a speaker, author and entrepreneur who loves sharing ideas and connecting people. She is the creator of Move Breathe Explore, a networking & educational community for professional and entrepreneurial women to bring their ideas to life. In addition, Stacey is the author of Present Your Best: Simple Tips for Memorable Presentations. Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn or her website: www.staceyshipman.com
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation hosted by Liberty Mutual Insurance at RIBA Headquarters
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914 – Building #3
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, March 20, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event with a presentation hosted by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event at The Tile Shop
WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: The Tile Shop, 1400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI 02886
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event at the Tile Shop for a Showroom Tour and Presentation. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
Professional Women in Building : HOW TO SELL YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, E. Providence, RI 02914
COST: Free for PWB members, $5 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event at RIBA Headquarters. Network with Members in your Industry – Join us for a “Ted Talks” Presentation and discussion on HOW TO SELL YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
PWB and NAWIC partner for a Festive Holiday Event Friday, December 2, 2016
WHEN: Friday, December 2, 2016 at Noon
WHERE: Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel, 5 Avenue Of The Arts, Providence, RI 02903
COST: $55
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, November 29th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
Members and non-members are invited to join NAWIC as we partner and celebrate the holidays with this festive event.
Great networking and free valet parking.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wickford Appliance showroom, 207 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
COST: $5
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, November 8th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting at the Wickford Appliance showroom in Pawtucket from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration and presentation about their products, and a showroom tour. Beverage’s and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
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WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: RIBA headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. #301, East Providence 02914
COST: FREE
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, October 24th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol
O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is holding an open house at Rhode Island Builders Association headquarters. All are invited to come and network with these women, who play an important role in the residential construction industry as business owners, designers, administrators, attorneys, real estate professionals and more. PWB offers this and many other networking opportunities in an environment that’s both informative and beneficial for those who want to grow professionally. Join us to learn more about our association and how to become a member. Men are welcome too.
Women’s Networking and Recruitment Event at RIBA
it was a productive evening on April 26th as the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) hosted a Networking & Recruitment Event at Rhode Island Builders Association headquarters. There was a great turnout and we garnered one new RIBA member and five new PWB members. Many thanks to everyone supporting our endeavor to educate others on the wonderful benefits of joining our group. Speaking of RIBA, our trade association has a very impressive membership – hundreds of member companies representing thousands of people in the residential construction industry. Every member company should send their women employees our way. PWB is not a “monthly luncheon” group meant only for socializing. We are part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Council. This represents over 1,000 women in the industry across the United States. We are owners, contractors, marketing experts, architects, designers, sales personnel and brokers. We truly work in the residential construction industry. You would be doing your women employees – and yourself – a great benefit by introducing them to our group, and I encourage you (challenge you) to do so. PWB is currently designing a small line of shirts and hats for purchase. This will make great gifts for your employees when they join.
NAHB Professional Women in Building represents nearly a thousand women in the industry across the US. Professional Women in Building members work in all aspects of the building industry: as owners, marketing experts, interior designers, and mortgage brokers. You are cordially invited to join the NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB), a select group of inspiring building industry professionals who share strategies and solutions to promote, enhance and support professional women in today’s home building industry. Bring your coworkers, your employees, your customers, your friends and your family. See what the incredible benefits are for joining RIBA and PWB, Professional Women in Building. For information, contact Cheryl Boyd at (401) 438-7400, cboyd@ribuilders.org.
Branding yourself and your products
The Professional Women in Building Council met at the East Greenwich Yacht Club on June 16th to continue learning through the series on “Branding Yourself and Your Products.” The guest speaker was Richard Austin of Speaking of Success on the topic of communications and public speaking.
Members and guests of RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council gathered at RIBA headquarters on April 8th for a presentation and social media workshop by PWB President Tracey Boyajian and Cheryl Boyd of Arnold Lumber Co. The subject: “Branding You, Your Services and Your Product”: How to build and optimize a powerful and professional social media profile.
Learning about visual communication
PWB held a Wine & Cheese Networking Event on February 11th at Blowouts in Cranston. Discussion covered the importance of “visual communication” in our personal and professional lives. One message members and guests picked up that evening: Your logo and “head shot” photo reveal quite a bit about you.
The more professional, yet approachable, you appear, the more interest people will take in you, your business and your products.
There was a great turnout, and attendees included several new prospective members. A few photos were taken upon arrival. Then, after a quick hair and makeup session, new photos were taken to show the difference. While waiting for others to finish, everyone had a chance to chat about our topic – whether as business owners, employees or potential employees.
“Many thanks to the fantastic staff at Blowouts for their expertise in hair and makeup! They are friendly, timely and very accommodating,” commented Ms. Boyajian.
PWB is the premier professional organization that provides strategies and solutions for professional women in the construction industry. Through various publications, awards, scholarships, seminars and programs, PWB provides women in the industry the professional advantage necessary to excel and succeed.
For more information on PWB, contact Ms. Boyajian at (800) 860-4996 or tboyajian@abcleads.com.
New officers for 2014 – 2016 installed
With Immediate Past President Cheryl Boyd, center, at the East Greenwich Yacht Club on June 12th are newly installed Professional Women in Building Council President Tracey Boyajian, left, and Secretary/Treasurer Carol O’Donnell.
The East Greenwich Yacht Club was the scene as the Rhode Island Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) installed officers for 2014-2016 on June 12th.
“It was a beautiful evening of networking and celebration on the water,” commented Immediate Past President Cheryl Boyd, who was installed as PWB’s state representative to the National Association of Home Builders PWB.
Also installed were Tracey Boyajian of Lead Ventures LLC as president, Joelle Sylvia of The Law Offices of Michael A. Kelly PC as vice president, and Carol O’Donnell of CRM Modular Homes as secretary/treasurer.
Nearly 25 people attended the event.
PWB is always looking for new members to bring their individual and professional talents to the group. PWB facilitates networking with other women in various professions within the housing industry.
The next PWB meeting will take place October 9th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boston Cedar, 80 Hampton Rd., Mansfield, MA 02048.
To find out more about the PWB and how to become a member, contact Tracey Boyajian at (800) 860-4996 or tboyajian@abcleads.com.
PWB becomes an official NAHB council
At the 2014 International Builders Show, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Board of Directors approved a bylaw change dissolving the separate corporate structure of the national PWB. As of March 5th, PWB is now an official NAHB council.
This integration into NAHB’s corporate structure places PWB on an equal footing with other councils and provides a more seamless transition for local and at-large PWB council members to serve in national leadership roles.
Out of the 34 regional and state councils, RIBA’s PWB ranks #15 out of the 34 national councils in 2014.
Professional Women in Building Council wins big at IBS 2014
Receiving two of the national awards presented to RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) in Las Vegas on February 5th is RIBA PWB President Cheryl Boyd, center. With her are Region A PWB Trustee
Cindy Cepko, left, and Area 1 Trustee Maria Coutts.
In one of the best showings from the Ocean State in recent years, RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), took home six awards worth $2,175.
At a February 5th awards ceremony and, later, at the NAHB Spike Reception, the national PWB honored RIBA’s PWB with:
- A plaque and $675 for winning the national membership contest “Back in the Black.” RIBA’s PWB won for its net increase in membership, June-December 2013, in its category.
- A plaque and a $400 scholarship for placing first in its category for the “Calling all Women” Membership Drive.
- A $300 scholarship for the highest retention percentage in its category.
- A “Back in the Black” recognition for PWB President Cheryl Boyd of Arnold Lumber Co. as top national recruiter for most members recruited during a special membership campaign.
- A $500 Building Hope Scholarship Award for “PWB Spike Rookie of the Year.”
- A $300 Building Hope Scholarship Award for winning the PWB Spike recognition as top recruiter in Region A.
“The honors won by the fine job Cheryl Boyd and the Professional Women in Building Council have done really brings national distinction to RIBA,” commented President Felix A. Carlone.
The 2015 IBS takes place January 20th-22nd in Las Vegas.
Professional Women in Building (PWB) invites you to join us for the fall member showcase at the beautiful East Greenwich Yacht Club
WHEN: Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6‐9 pm
WHERE: East Greenwich Yacht Club, E.G. Yacht Club, 10 Water St East Greenwich, RI 02818
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 10/21/19
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS! – Click Here
Professional Women in Building Invited to Join NAWIC for their Annual Holiday Brunch:
WHEN: Friday, December 14, 2018 – 11:45 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Providence Biltmore Hotel, Grand Ballroom. 11 Dorance St., Providence, RI
GUEST SPEAKER: To be announced.
COST: To be announced.
CASH BAR
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: To be announced.
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: To be announced.
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS! – Coming soon.
Join Professional Women in Building at the RI Home Show at Home Healthsmith Booth 909 for our FREE Networking Event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2018
WHERE: RI Convention Center, Providence, RI – Booth 909
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/29/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
WIC Week 2018
Professional Women in Building Celebrate Women in Construction Week with NAWIC. Enjoy meeting industry leaders at this free reception and learn more from our panel of Tradeswomen about advancing women’s opportunities in the field of construction. Catered by Pickles Custom Catering.
RIBA/PWB will have a display table at the free reception
WHEN: Monday, March 12, 2018 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Building Futures, RI – 1 Acorn Street, Providence, RI
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/5/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building Presents: Pella Windows-Networking , BIG Insurance & Citizens Banking Presentation
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – 6 – 8 pm
WHERE: Pella Windows & Doors, 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 02771
COST: Free for members. $15 for non-members.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 3/5/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Linda Bohmback – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building Strategic Planning-Membership Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 – 3 – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Building #3, E. Providence, RI 02914
COST: Free for members. $10 for non-members.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 1/26/18
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at crmmodularhomes@aol.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building and NAWIC: Annual Holiday Brunch
WHEN: Friday, December 8, 2017 – 11:45 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Providence Biltmore Hotel, Grand Ballroom. 11 Dorance St., Providence, RI
GUEST SPEAKER: Elizabeth Tanner, Director of the Department of Business Regulation
COST: $55 payment in advance
CASH BAR
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: December 1, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Katherine Kohm – KKohm@pierceatwood.com
VIEW THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS!
Professional Women in Building : Networking Event and Tour
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: 268 1/2 Bellevue, Newoprt, RI
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : Networking Event
WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: East Greenwich Yacht Club, 10 Water St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, June 19, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation hosted by Lighting & Design By J&K Electric
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: Lighting & Design By J&K Electric, 1253 Hartford Ave., Route 6A, Johnston, RI 02919
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Linda Bohmbach – linda@homehealthsmith.com
Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation “Present Like a Pro” hosted by Toastmasters – Stacey Smipman at RIBA Headquarters
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914 – Building #3
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Sunday, April 16, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena Voyer lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event with a presentation hosted by Toastmasters. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
PRESENT LIKE A PRO
Good presentation skills are critical for influencing, selling, and connecting with others. Yet some professionals feel uneasy presenting to groups, have a hard time expressing ideas clearly, and some avoid speaking up all together. Presenter Stacey Shipman will help you present like a pro by sharing simple technique to build confidence, engage audiences, and make your presentations more compelling.
About Stacey Shipman
Stacey is a speaker, author and entrepreneur who loves sharing ideas and connecting people. She is the creator of Move Breathe Explore, a networking & educational community for professional and entrepreneurial women to bring their ideas to life. In addition, Stacey is the author of Present Your Best: Simple Tips for Memorable Presentations. Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn or her website: www.staceyshipman.com
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event and Presentation hosted by Liberty Mutual Insurance at RIBA Headquarters
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914 – Building #3
COST: Free for members | $10 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, March 20, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event with a presentation hosted by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members, non-members, men and women are welcome.
Professional Women in Building : PWB Networking Event at The Tile Shop
WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: The Tile Shop, 1400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI 02886
COST: Free
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event at the Tile Shop for a Showroom Tour and Presentation. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
Professional Women in Building : HOW TO SELL YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2017 – 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: RIBA Headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, E. Providence, RI 02914
COST: Free for PWB members, $5 for non-members
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Lorena lvoyer@davittdesignbuild.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting and networking event at RIBA Headquarters. Network with Members in your Industry – Join us for a “Ted Talks” Presentation and discussion on HOW TO SELL YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
PWB and NAWIC partner for a Festive Holiday Event Friday, December 2, 2016
WHEN: Friday, December 2, 2016 at Noon
WHERE: Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel, 5 Avenue Of The Arts, Providence, RI 02903
COST: $55
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, November 29th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
Members and non-members are invited to join NAWIC as we partner and celebrate the holidays with this festive event.
Great networking and free valet parking.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wickford Appliance showroom, 207 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
COST: $5
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, November 8th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
PWB will hold its monthly meeting at the Wickford Appliance showroom in Pawtucket from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration and presentation about their products, and a showroom tour. Beverage’s and appetizers will be served. Members and non-members welcome.
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WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: RIBA headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. #301, East Providence 02914
COST: FREE
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, October 24th
FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Contact Carol
O’Donnell at (401) 339-4903 or crmmodularhomes@aol.com
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is holding an open house at Rhode Island Builders Association headquarters. All are invited to come and network with these women, who play an important role in the residential construction industry as business owners, designers, administrators, attorneys, real estate professionals and more. PWB offers this and many other networking opportunities in an environment that’s both informative and beneficial for those who want to grow professionally. Join us to learn more about our association and how to become a member. Men are welcome too.
Women’s Networking and Recruitment Event at RIBA
it was a productive evening on April 26th as the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) hosted a Networking & Recruitment Event at Rhode Island Builders Association headquarters. There was a great turnout and we garnered one new RIBA member and five new PWB members. Many thanks to everyone supporting our endeavor to educate others on the wonderful benefits of joining our group. Speaking of RIBA, our trade association has a very impressive membership – hundreds of member companies representing thousands of people in the residential construction industry. Every member company should send their women employees our way. PWB is not a “monthly luncheon” group meant only for socializing. We are part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Council. This represents over 1,000 women in the industry across the United States. We are owners, contractors, marketing experts, architects, designers, sales personnel and brokers. We truly work in the residential construction industry. You would be doing your women employees – and yourself – a great benefit by introducing them to our group, and I encourage you (challenge you) to do so. PWB is currently designing a small line of shirts and hats for purchase. This will make great gifts for your employees when they join.
NAHB Professional Women in Building represents nearly a thousand women in the industry across the US. Professional Women in Building members work in all aspects of the building industry: as owners, marketing experts, interior designers, and mortgage brokers. You are cordially invited to join the NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB), a select group of inspiring building industry professionals who share strategies and solutions to promote, enhance and support professional women in today’s home building industry. Bring your coworkers, your employees, your customers, your friends and your family. See what the incredible benefits are for joining RIBA and PWB, Professional Women in Building. For information, contact Cheryl Boyd at (401) 438-7400, cboyd@ribuilders.org.
Branding yourself and your products
The Professional Women in Building Council met at the East Greenwich Yacht Club on June 16th to continue learning through the series on “Branding Yourself and Your Products.” The guest speaker was Richard Austin of Speaking of Success on the topic of communications and public speaking.
Members and guests of RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council gathered at RIBA headquarters on April 8th for a presentation and social media workshop by PWB President Tracey Boyajian and Cheryl Boyd of Arnold Lumber Co. The subject: “Branding You, Your Services and Your Product”: How to build and optimize a powerful and professional social media profile.
Learning about visual communication
PWB held a Wine & Cheese Networking Event on February 11th at Blowouts in Cranston. Discussion covered the importance of “visual communication” in our personal and professional lives. One message members and guests picked up that evening: Your logo and “head shot” photo reveal quite a bit about you.
The more professional, yet approachable, you appear, the more interest people will take in you, your business and your products.
There was a great turnout, and attendees included several new prospective members. A few photos were taken upon arrival. Then, after a quick hair and makeup session, new photos were taken to show the difference. While waiting for others to finish, everyone had a chance to chat about our topic – whether as business owners, employees or potential employees.
“Many thanks to the fantastic staff at Blowouts for their expertise in hair and makeup! They are friendly, timely and very accommodating,” commented Ms. Boyajian.
PWB is the premier professional organization that provides strategies and solutions for professional women in the construction industry. Through various publications, awards, scholarships, seminars and programs, PWB provides women in the industry the professional advantage necessary to excel and succeed.
For more information on PWB, contact Ms. Boyajian at (800) 860-4996 or tboyajian@abcleads.com.
New officers for 2014 – 2016 installed
With Immediate Past President Cheryl Boyd, center, at the East Greenwich Yacht Club on June 12th are newly installed Professional Women in Building Council President Tracey Boyajian, left, and Secretary/Treasurer Carol O’Donnell.
The East Greenwich Yacht Club was the scene as the Rhode Island Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) installed officers for 2014-2016 on June 12th.
“It was a beautiful evening of networking and celebration on the water,” commented Immediate Past President Cheryl Boyd, who was installed as PWB’s state representative to the National Association of Home Builders PWB.
Also installed were Tracey Boyajian of Lead Ventures LLC as president, Joelle Sylvia of The Law Offices of Michael A. Kelly PC as vice president, and Carol O’Donnell of CRM Modular Homes as secretary/treasurer.
Nearly 25 people attended the event.
PWB is always looking for new members to bring their individual and professional talents to the group. PWB facilitates networking with other women in various professions within the housing industry.
The next PWB meeting will take place October 9th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boston Cedar, 80 Hampton Rd., Mansfield, MA 02048.
To find out more about the PWB and how to become a member, contact Tracey Boyajian at (800) 860-4996 or tboyajian@abcleads.com.
PWB becomes an official NAHB council
At the 2014 International Builders Show, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Board of Directors approved a bylaw change dissolving the separate corporate structure of the national PWB. As of March 5th, PWB is now an official NAHB council.
This integration into NAHB’s corporate structure places PWB on an equal footing with other councils and provides a more seamless transition for local and at-large PWB council members to serve in national leadership roles.
Out of the 34 regional and state councils, RIBA’s PWB ranks #15 out of the 34 national councils in 2014.
Professional Women in Building Council wins big at IBS 2014
Receiving two of the national awards presented to RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) in Las Vegas on February 5th is RIBA PWB President Cheryl Boyd, center. With her are Region A PWB Trustee Cindy Cepko, left, and Area 1 Trustee Maria Coutts.
In one of the best showings from the Ocean State in recent years, RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), took home six awards worth $2,175.
At a February 5th awards ceremony and, later, at the NAHB Spike Reception, the national PWB honored RIBA’s PWB with:
- A plaque and $675 for winning the national membership contest “Back in the Black.” RIBA’s PWB won for its net increase in membership, June-December 2013, in its category.
- A plaque and a $400 scholarship for placing first in its category for the “Calling all Women” Membership Drive.
- A $300 scholarship for the highest retention percentage in its category.
- A “Back in the Black” recognition for PWB President Cheryl Boyd of Arnold Lumber Co. as top national recruiter for most members recruited during a special membership campaign.
- A $500 Building Hope Scholarship Award for “PWB Spike Rookie of the Year.”
- A $300 Building Hope Scholarship Award for winning the PWB Spike recognition as top recruiter in Region A.
“The honors won by the fine job Cheryl Boyd and the Professional Women in Building Council have done really brings national distinction to RIBA,” commented President Felix A. Carlone.
The 2015 IBS takes place January 20th-22nd in Las Vegas.
Other Community Service by RIBA’s Professional Women in Building Council
Elizabeth Buffum Chace House One of six centers in Rhode Island offering shelter and other services devoted to helping victims of domestic violence and to ending society’s tolerance of this abuse. Each holiday season the Professional Women in Building prepares baskets of toiletries for distribution at the house.
St. Mary’s Home For Children
RIBA’S Professional Women in Building supports St. Mary’s Home for Children in many ways.