Profile: Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce

We all lead busy lives and most of us have to guard our time carefully. As businesspeople, this means we have to be selective when choosing organizations to join. So what makes the Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce a compelling choice?

Support for women in business. As the SCWCC's mission states, the Chamber's purpose is to support, develop, and promote women in business through education, information exchange, partnerships, and alliances with other organizations promoting commerce, and to create opportunities for women in business.

Networking. The primary reason most business people join a business organization is for the networking opportunities. SCWCC monthly luncheons and annual networking breakfasts provide great opportunities to network. Members frequently comment they particularly enjoy the smaller more intimate gatherings of the SCWCC because they have more meaningful interactions and don't feel like just a face in the crowd.

Programs. Designed to teach women how to maximize their economic and leadership opportunities, topics include civic and community issues, leadership and subjects relevant to today's career professional.

SCWCC regularly polls the membership for areas of interest and suggestions, and plans accordingly.

Community involvement. SCWCC recognizes outstanding contributions to our local business community through its Business Person of the Year Award program.

SCWCC supports Girl Scouts, the premier leadership development program for girls, through scholarship donations.

As a member of the Chamber Coalition, SCWCC actively participates with other regional chambers to produce the annual Diversity Awards Luncheon to recognize local companies and organizations with innovative diversity programs.

The SCWCC has taken the lead in developing a Women's Summit to increase the voice and influence of women in our community by bringing together representatives from a variety of women's organizations in the Pikes Peak region.

A place for everyone. The Women's Chamber has a diverse membership, including people from all types of business and non-profit organizations, whether owners or employees, female or male. It is an organization in which everyone can feel welcome and fully participate as a member.