Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE) To Co-Sponsor Women In Leadership Luncheon; Machnick Builders to Sponsor Book Signing
The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Berkshire Bank, is proud to announce the co-sponsorship of the third annual Women In Leadership Luncheon by Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE). Scheduled to take place at the historic Carriage Barn of Park McCullough in North Bennington, Vermont, on Wednesday, May 15th, from 12pm to 3pm, this event aims to celebrate and empower women leaders while raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence in Bennington County.
PAVE, a non-profit agency dedicated to providing free and confidential services to those affected by domestic and sexual violence, is committed to ending violence and offering supportive and educational services to individuals, families, and the community. With their mission aligned with the goals of the Women In Leadership Luncheon, their co-sponsorship strengthens the event's impact and outreach, ensuring that vital resources and support are available to survivors of violence.
"We are honored to partner with PAVE for the 2024 Women In Leadership Luncheon," said Matt Harrington, Executive Director of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. "Their dedication to ending domestic and sexual violence aligns with our mission to empower and uplift women leaders in our community. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals, regardless of gender or background, can thrive."
In addition to PAVE's co-sponsorship, Machnick Builders, a leading woman-owned commercial construction general contractor based in Albany, NY, has signed on as the Book Signing sponsor for the event. Following the luncheon, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a book signing event featuring Kate White, keynote speaker of the luncheon, hosted by Northshire Bookstore and sponsored by Machnick Builders. White is the former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and a NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels of suspense, including The Last Time She Saw Him (due out on May 14). White will be available to sign copies of her latest books and engage with fans from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at The Stable at Park-McCullough’s Carriage Barn.
Other sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Berkshire Bank, Union South, Northshire Bookstore, Pangaea, Abuela’s Plant Boutique and Floral Design Studio, The Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington Banner, VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, Hoffman Real Estate and the Shires Young Professionals.
Limited tickets for the 2024 Women In Leadership Luncheon are available for purchase at https://www.bennington.com/womenluncheon. Don't miss this opportunity to join us in celebrating women's achievements and advocating for a more inclusive and supportive community.