The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities.
This year is the third year NAWIC Coastal Georgia has partnered with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity to further the mission of WIC week to give back to our community and raise awareness for women to join the construction industry. Our partnership has allowed for us to plan not only a week long celebration of women in construction but a MONTH of Women Build events.
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity initiative that empowers women around the world to positively impact lives in their communities. In supporting Women Build, not only are you investing in building critically needed affordable housing, you are helping build strong and stable neighborhoods where residents can thrive for generations to come.
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Friday 3/1 @ 6pm : Women Build Kickoff First Friday Market
at Sulfur Studios, 39th Street between Bull + DeSoto, Savannah, Georgia, in collaboration with our partner, Arts Southeast
RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
Join us at Starland's First Friday! We relied on our friends at Arts Southeast and Sulfur Studios to help curate the best lil' women powered marketplace south of Forsyth! Join the fun of women makers of all kinds and come support Habitat and NAWIC at our tent with raffle tickets for sale and a calendar of events for Women Build Month and WIC Week! Live painting, baked goods, art and crafts for sale!
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MONDAY 3/4 @ 5:30pm : WIC WEEK Kick-off Cocktails
at Contractor’s Depot, 9 Telfair Place, Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by Contractor’s Depot
Join us for a chance to kick off WIC week by connecting, conversing and cocktails. Crowd voted cocktail competition between NAWIC member business signature cocktails with winner getting the NAWIC Cup for the year. Oh and LOTS of bragging rights! RSVP and ticket price includes light bites, samples of all the competing cocktails and a raffle ticket for winning one of the fabulous prizes! Thanks to our member cocktail drink competitions : Alair, BeSmart Home Solutions, Choate, Contractor’s Depot and Jenna Barzaga of Parker Scott Realty.
KICK-OFF COCKTAILS TICKETS
TUESDAY 3/5 @ 8:30 am - Meet the Matriarchs Breakfast
at Habitat for Humanity HQ, 701 MLK Blvd
We will learn about what it takes to become a part of the Habitat for Humanity financial stability program as well as the volunteer hours required as well just digging into the entire process with some real life clients of Habitat! Of course, we are highlighting matriarchs because as we know, women build homes!
MEET THE MATRIARCHS Breakfast Panel RSVP
TUESDAY 3/5 @ 3:00pm - TOur Of Woodville Thompkins HS
at Woodville Thompkins High School, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street, Garden City, GA 31408
Woodville Thompkins High School is one of the high schoosl in the Chatham County School District that we support with our scholarship dollars and time given to students. Woodville Thompkins has a very active FBLA and student workforce development programs. The teachers of the business pathway, Jeff Robinson and John Cook, will take us through the departments classrooms, introduce us to some of the students and then also inform us on how our scholarship dollars help their department. He will also share ways for our members to create relationships with the students and program.
Woodville thompkins High School Construction Tour RSVP
Wednesday, 3/6 @ 8:30 AM : Workout Wednesday Class
at Forsyth Park Bandshell, behind Collins Quarter in the center of the park
Our own member, Sherry Reed-Schaff will be leading a workout class for us to get our energy up and try something new together! Sherry is a fitness teacher in her free time and is sharing her talent with us! Get your body moving and your endorphins up!
WorkOut Wednesday Class RSVP
WEDNESDAY, 3/6 @ 5:30 PM : Wine Down Wednesday
at Oak36, 5500 Abercorn Street, suite 36. sponsored by Oak36
This event is going to be one to remember! The night will feature a red carpet photo opp with Bunny Ware, so dress to impress! Come dressed in your best Barbie-inspired pink ensemble to celebrate our Women Build Month branding! The main event with be a lively panel of women who show leadership in our community and industry. Our sponsor, Oak36, will be a lovely backdrop to hear the panel's experiences and how they paved the way with lots of inspirational chatter on breaking the glass ceiling. This year we are adding a very special silent auction for our attendees to participate in! Tickets include small bites, a glass of wine and a raffle ticket! Plan to stay after the event to enjoy a more robust dinner at Oak36.
PLEASE WEAR PINK TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S BUILD MONTH!
Moderated by Cecilia Arango. Panelists are :
Mae Bowley, Executive Director at RePurpose Savannah
Faye DiMassimo – Executive Director and CEO for Chatham Area Transit (CAT)
Gabrielle Nelson – Port Wentworth Council Member District 1
Tonya Reed – Owner of Henry Plumbing Co.
Wine Down Wednesday TICkets
Thursday 3/7 @ 8 AM : Repurpose Tour at Starland Dairy
at Starland Dairy, 2424 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia meet on DeSoto Street Side
Join Repurpose Savannah to tour the much anticipated adaptive reuse of the Starland Dairy! Take a tour with the women+ of Repurpose so they can show you their handiwork as well as project image of the progress while we walk thru. Please come in appropriate PPE [closed toe shoes, safety vest, etc.] Very limited spots, so don’t wait to reserve your spot. Coffee and light breakfast bites provided by Alair.
RSVP FOR Repurpose Starland Dairy Tour
Thursday, 3/7 @ 3 pm : hard hat tour with Choate
at 132 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Choate Construction Company and Lynch Architects will be partnering to provide our chapter an exclusive tour of 132 East Broughton Street! The building at 132 East Broughton Street, formerly the City of Savannah’s Broughton Municipal Building, is located within Savannah’s Landmark Historic District at the prominent intersection of Broughton and Abercorn Streets. Designed by Levy and Kiley Architects as a modern office building for the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, it was constructed in 1960 and operated continuously as a bank until it was purchased by the City of Savannah in 1991. In 2010, the building was identified as architecturally significant within the Landmark Historic District and is being developed for Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The iconic design of the building was a perfect framework for the design team to create a new 45-room hotel (complete with a ground floor restaurant and rooftop bar) that delivers a modern boutique hotel experience, while respecting the building’s history.
Owner: M/A Capital Ventures – Savannah, LLC | General Contractor: Choate Construction | Architect: Lynch Associates Architects, PC Structural Engineer: Tharpe Structural Design | MEP Engineer: Method Engineering Group | Interior Designer: AAmp Studio LLC | Civil Engineer: Coastal Civil Engineering
Please wear closed toe shoes, safety vest, hard hat and safety glasses.
RSVP for Choate hard hat tour
Friday, 3/8, ALL day : WEAR RED DAY!
Wear Red today to Celebrate International Women’s Day and in honor of WIC Week!
Friday, 3/8 @ Noon : Savannah Magazine WIB Profile Shoot
at Savannah Technical College
It’s time for our group shot for the Savannah magazine annual Women in Business profile! It will be before our scholarship luncheon. Make sure to reserve your space at the link below! See our profile from last year HERE.
RSVP FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS SHOOT
FRIDAY 3/8 @ Noon : Scholarship Lunch
at Savannah Technical School, 5717 White Bluff Road
Join our group for lunch. We will be presenting scholarship checks and sharing a recap video presented by Shamrock+. A wonderful way to put the bow on the week. This year our high school scholarship has been matched by a generous match from Alair Homes. This will take the place of our March Business Meeting. If you have a yearly ticket pass, you do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket for this luncheon.
Scholarship Luncheon Tickets
Friday 3/8 @ 2 pm : Styling and Photoshoot with East + Up
We start at East and Up Vintage Shop in the spacious private party room for refreshments and champagne. We will explore the area during the photoshoot portion of the experience and help you get to know beautiful Downtown Savannah! The area is filled with amazing restaurants and cafes to grab a bite at after the experience, including The Public, Gallery Espresso, and Savoy Society. We recommend wearing basic garments to make it easier to add on top our funky pieces! Limited to 8 participants. There is plenty more shopping throughout the area as well! Comes with a raffle ticket for our Women Build mega raffle!
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saturday 3/9 @ 8:00 AM : Habitat work day
at Habitat for Humanity Jobsite
Habitat for Humanity’s International Women Build Week is an annual weeklong event created by Habitat’s Women Build program in partnership with Lowe’s that invites women to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. Sign up at the form here to participate in the NAWIC build day!
Sign up to be a part of the NAWIC Team Build
sunday 3/10 @ 1:00 PM : Spirituality sunday Sound Bath
at The Clearing House, 134 Houston Street, Savannah
Sacred Sound Journey Sound Bath with Jacilyn Ledford
If you haven’t experienced a sound journey sound bath, you’re in for a soothing surprise. Jacilyn takes you on a spirit-reviving journey using the vibrations of crystal bowls, tubular bells, gongs, and other calming instruments. The sound vibrations move your energies and allow you to relax deeply as the weight of the world lifts away. You’ll leave calm and centered, with your body buzzing with pleasure.
About Jacilyn Ledford
Investing more than a decade to the path of compassionate living, Jacilyn is equipped with various trainings and knowledge including: certified yoga instructor, Reiki master, sound healer, Vipassana meditator, ordained minister, End-of-life doula, and energy guide. It is her goal to use the various tools and training she has acquired to help others along their journey in self-healing as well as spreading love, kindness, and compassion with a focus on self and community. To learn more about Jacilyn’s journey and how she can help you, read an article published by Voyage Savannah on her pursuits.
Sign up At the clearing house website
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MORE WOMEN BUILD MONTH ACTIVITIES
Monday 3/11 @ 6:00 PM : Maker monday : Board + Brush
at Board & Brush, 48 West Montgomery Cross Road, Savannah, Georgia
Pick Your Own Project Workshop
Looking for a fun way to connect with family and friends all for a good cause? NAWIC and Habitat for Humanity partner for the month of March to bring attention to Habitat's Women's Build initiative and NAWIC's Women In Construction Week. This year, it's Habitat's 40th Anniversary here in Savannah so they are doing 40 events with the hope of raising 40 thousand dollars for Habitat! Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign while you help support this mission! First, select a wood project from our gallery of designs shown below. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. You will choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors during the workshop. Pre-registration is required via this link so we know exactly what to prep for you. Help us raise money for a great cause... 15% of all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity!
Board & Brush Savannah is a BYOB establishment for beer and wine only. Please feel free to bring some drinks to enjoy.
Each guest attending the party must register for a project. It is appreciated that registrations are completed as soon as possible and for sure by 48 hours prior to the event.
Pick your project now!
WEDNESDAY 3/13 @ 9:45 AM : WORKOUT WEDNESDAY WITH PURE BARRE
at Pure Barre Midtown, 5521 Abercorn Street
Join our January speaker, Melissa Dotterweich in her element at Pure Barre! If you’re new to Pure Barre, or even barre, this is a great place to start. This small group class introduces you to the basic movements of Pure Barre workouts using low-impact, small movements that strengthen and tone your body. This class will help you discover how our technique works and feel the benefits of a full-body barre workout.
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Thursday 3/14 @ 6:00 PM : AIA Monthly Meeting
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Join the Savannah American Institute of Architects for a chance to meet and mingle with other buit envirnoment professionals! About AIA Savannah Founded in 1954, AIA Savannah, the Savannah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is a professional service organization serving our community as stewards of Savannah’s distinguished architectural heritage. The chapter provides continuing education, political advocacy, networking, and leadership development. One of our guiding missions is to also raise public awareness of the work of architects and desisgners in our local communities. Our diverse membership is composed of professionals from an array of backgrounds, including traditional firms, allied professional firms, retired professionals, universities, government centers, product showrooms, and manufacturing facilities: All working together to improve our profession and its contributions to our community.
Find Out more here
MonDAY 3/18 @ 1 PM : Maker Monday : Mom + Mini painted planters
at Dreamhouse Studios, 17 West 41st Street, Savannah, Georgia
Special Mom + Mini Makers Monday at Dreamhouse Studios! This workshop is great for moms and minis since school is out and we know that spending time with your mini is precious! This workshop is for painting pottery planters and is VERY child friendly! Comes with a raffle ticket for our Women Build mega raffle!
ABOUT DREAMHOUSE STUDIOS Dreamhouse Studios is a female-led artist work space in the Starland District of Savannah, Georgia . Their vision is to be a place where Savannah’s creative community can continue to grow, collaborate, and dream. Dreamhouse Studios offers monthly workshop experiences to the public and hosts events that bring other local artists and community into the space.
Reserve your spot here
MonDAY 3/18 @ 6 PM : Maker Monday : Pinch Pot Workshop
at Dreamhouse Studios, 17 West 41st Street, Savannah, Georgia
Join us for Maker Monday with our workshop at Dreamhouse Studios to build with clay and make pinch pots! During this workshop you will learn the pinch pot technique, the most lax way of making pottery.
ABOUT DREAMHOUSE STUDIOS Dreamhouse Studios is a female-led artist work space in the Starland District of Savannah, Georgia . Their vision is to be a place where Savannah’s creative community can continue to grow, collaborate, and dream. Dreamhouse Studios offers monthly workshop experiences to the public and hosts events that bring other local artists and community into the space. Comes with a raffle ticket for our Women Build mega raffle!
Reserve your spot here
THURSDAY 3/21 @ 5: 30 PM : HSF Women in Construction Panel
Historic Savannah Foundation’s lecture series, “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,” will feature lectures covering a wide range of speakers and topics. Each lecturer will give a presentation on a subject that falls within the realm of his or her expertise followed by a question-and-answer session. HSF is pleased to host a special “Women in Construction” discussion panel as part of our 2024 Lecture Series, “The People, Stories, and Places that define Savannah.” Meet the women who are changing the landscape of preservation and construction in Savannah at this interactive and engaging discussion that will explore the many aspects of being a skilled female craftsperson in the field of building arts.
Moderator : Ellie Issacs
Panelists : Jessica Leavitt Outtara, Alair Homes & NAWIC, Katie Fitzhugh, Kelley Lowe, Yolanda Morris, Re:Purpose Savannah & Amanda Nelson, Leonard Preservation Women in Construction Discussion Panel
Get your tickets with HSF here
sunday 3/24 @ 11:00 AM : Spirituality sunday SErvice Takeover
at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 311 East Harris Street, Savannah
Join us as we take over the service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah. Jessica Leavitt Ouattara and Zerik Samples will be working within the walls of this historic, liberal beacon of religion to inspire and educate in a spiritual way. The service will include a share the plate for donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
MONDAY 3/25 @ 5:30 PM : Maker Monday at Nourish Savannah
at Nourish Savannah, 5501 Abercorn Street, suite C
Join us at Nourish Savannah to make our own bath products! We will have the change to make two different products in custom scents with all natural ando organic materials! Sure to be good, clear, fun! :) Tickets capped at 12 people. Comes with a raffle ticket for our Women Build mega raffle!
Sign up for the workshop here
Tuesday 3/26 @ 11:30 AM : March meeting : Real estate investor Panel
at Savannah Golf Club, 1601 President Street, Savannah
Join us for a panel of gurus that can talk about the many different facets of real estate investing! Panel curated and moderated by Jenna Barzaga and will include : Michelle Parker Scott, Jessica Belfry and Laurie deVegter. We will also be drawing the winner of the Women Build Mega Raffle Basket as well!
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Wednesday, March 27th : Architectural walking tour
Our architectural expert guide, Jonathan Stalcup of Architectural Savannah, will lead this private tour. The tour is presented as a narrative timeline starting with the oldest building and going through the major period and style changes to end in present day. A variety of building types are examined including homes, public buildings, and commercial structures. We will talk about the reasons people used various materials and building techniques, what they were trying to convey by choosing specific styles, and how all of this fits into the context of Savannah’s urban design. Limited to 15 participants. Comes with a raffle ticket for our Women Build mega raffle!
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Thursday, March 28th @ 6 PM : Savannah Bananas Game
at Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Drive
SOLD OUT! We are going BANANAS! Join us for the night at Savannah's most sought after sporting event, a Savannah Bananas baseball game! You will laugh and have a great night at historic Grayson Stadium! Tickets are free seating and all you can eat. Wear pink to celebrate Women Build Month!
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Sunday, March 30th : Spirituality Sunday : Easter
Celebrate Easter with whatever tradition signifies renewal for you and your family.