WELCOME TO S.H.E. WEEK 2022:
​IT'S TIME TO IGNITE YOUR FUTURE!

Get excited! S.H.E. Week 2022 will unpack the power and potential of women by igniting minds, careers and lives. This impactful week includes a diverse range of in-person activities from inspiring keynote speakers and hands-on workshops, to the S.H.E. Pitch competition, SHERO Awards, and more! 

Join us August 22 - 26 as we Ignite your career, your power and your impact! This week is for those focused on accelerating professionally and personally, all attendees will be treated to:

• ​​Inspiration and motivation from local and regional leaders who share their stories of professional and personal development
• Wisdom and expertise from CEOs, founders and community leaders offering advice and actionable ideas to help keep you moving forward
• In-person network opportunities as well as an ongoing connection with an active community of women empowering women both during S.H.E. Week and beyond
• A live pitch competition for female CEOs in Frederick County awarding them cash prizes, publicity and opportunity
• A special ceremony recognizing the SHEROS in our community who’ve demonstrated strength, heart and equality during the year

If you are focused on igniting yourself professionally and personally, S.H.E. Week is for you! It will help you connect into a mindset and community where you know that you belong and introduce you to the resources and collaborative partnerships you need to achieve your goals. 

Registration opening soon!

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

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THE SHERO AWARDS

The SHERO Awards were established to celebrate and shine a light on 
individuals who are making an impact by triumphing over adversity, demonstrating extraordinary care for others or leading change in our community. Nominations are currently being accepted.

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 SHE PITCH COMPETITION

S.H.E. Pitch  is a pitch competition for female CEOs - or "S.H.E.-EOs" - designed to give businesses both in the “idea stage” and “growth stage” cash prizes, publicity and networking opportunities. Note: Enrollment is now closed for the 2022 competition. ​

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S.H.E. Week is a signature event of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee. S.H.E. Week centers around Women's Equality Day (August 26th) and is ​a week of events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County. S.H.E. Week 2022 will take place August 22 - 26.

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce partners with a number of nonprofits in the community to reduce barriers and provide attendance opportunities for S.H.E. Week programming.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE:

"The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee’s S.H.E. Week initiative was a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate the successes of local women. The week was an enriching experience to learn from local women who have blazed trails, transformed lives and created new opportunities for the next generation of female leaders. I enjoyed hearing their stories of success and failure, perseverance and passion, grit and grace. Frederick County is a great place to celebrate the strength, heart and equality of women!" - Jan Gardner, County Executive, Frederick County Government.

​"WOW! S.H.E. Week was the most inspiring, fun, and educational conference I have ever been to. Every female, no matter your role at work or life, should attend!" -Whitney Cummins, M.Ed. Cummins Leadership Foundation

S.H.E Week Committee Members

Dawn Marcoux | Co-Chair
Rachael Pashkevich Koontz, Esq | Co-Chair
Allie Albrecht 
Andrea Artman 
Odette Rivera-Alonso 
Chenee Beach 
Sandy Dubay
Jess El-Zeftawy 
Christine Ferguson

Emily Harlow 
Sarah Harne
Kristin Kaineg
​Karen Kalantzis
Mel Litter 
Lisa Littlefield
Valerie Moore 
Debby Neely 
Leah Perry

Cynthia Richards
Danielle Rizzo
Dory Schoeck
Annette Tinder 
Melissa Vivari 
Laurie Ward 
Kim Wilson ​​

UPCOMING EVENTS

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