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The Space Coast Chapter of Women In Defense (WID) held a Resource Exposition on Thursday, May 15th, at the Crowne Plaza in Indialantic. There were more than 40 participants. The exposition provided individual booths in a trade show format that gave local companies, organizations and businesses the opportunity to showcase material and network with attendees and each other.
One of the opportunities that was most outstanding was each vendor
had the opportunity to speak about what their company has to offer. Following was intimate networking between
business participants and attendees.
Karen Gregory, President of the Space Coast Chapter of WID,
and owner of HRSS Consulting Group, kicked off the exposition with welcoming
comments and an opening statement. A gracious buffet was provided in the
executive reception area. Participants ranged from defense to commercial to non-profit
organizations and businesses.
One of the participants was Sandy Pfrimmer from the Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) at Eastern Florida State College. Sandy is
an Air Force Veteran and Space Coast WID member since its induction in January
2013.
Joanne Longo, Vice President of Space Coast WID, and formerly of the Central Florida Chapter, stated it was vital to launch a Space Coast chapter to address the unique needs of the space coast sector of science, space and technology.
Joanne Longo, Vice President of Space Coast WID, and formerly of the Central Florida Chapter, stated it was vital to launch a Space Coast chapter to address the unique needs of the space coast sector of science, space and technology.
Space Coast WID will be having a STEM speed-networking event
at the Harris Business Center on July 17th, 2014.
The STEM Scholarship Program encourages young women in Florida to pursue careers associated with the national security and defense industries. The Space Coast Chapter will award one $1,000.00 scholarship in their first year with plans to award two $1,000 scholarships in 2015. Proceeds from events like the Resource Exposition go to support the STEM scholarships.
The STEM Scholarship Program encourages young women in Florida to pursue careers associated with the national security and defense industries. The Space Coast Chapter will award one $1,000.00 scholarship in their first year with plans to award two $1,000 scholarships in 2015. Proceeds from events like the Resource Exposition go to support the STEM scholarships.
The Space Coast Chapter of Women In Defense focuses on these
preferred fields of study: national security, defense, Science, Technology,
Engineering, or a Math (STEM) related field.
Additionally, the chapter was established on January 21, 2013. Membership is open to military and non-military. For more information, upcoming events and membership benefits:
Additionally, the chapter was established on January 21, 2013. Membership is open to military and non-military. For more information, upcoming events and membership benefits:
Women In Defense Space Coast Chapter Board of Directors
President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Director of
Programs
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Director of
Membership
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Director of
Communications
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Director of
Awards & Recognition
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Historian
Director
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Director of
Special Projects
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The Florida Space
Coast is a unique area with several rapidly expanding national defense
industries and a very prevalent military presence. By forming a
Space Coast Chapter, it will provide networking and professional development
opportunities to promote the role of women in national defense and security, to
support military service members, and to encourage partnerships within the
local contractor community, defense industry and military personnel."
--Karen
Gregory, President, Space Coast Chapter
by Laureen Trent ~ VP Trent Realty
Writer/ Journalist
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