The National Association of Women in Construction—Tampa Chapter founded in 1960, has spent over 50 years supporting women in construction. We are currently part of Region 3, the only region in the State of Florida. Our members work and live in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

We are committed to continual educational development for both women currently working in the construction industry and for those interested in joining us, through our National Education Foundation Certification Programs, and on the local level through CAD Design and Drafting Competition for high school students, and Block Kids for elementary students. We also offer several scholarships to students throughout Tampa Bay.

Our members remain committed to doing business with other chapter members. And, with a variety of networking opportunities you are certain to find members who will help your business grow. Our monthly meetings, social gatherings and a variety of committees meetings ensure you’ll develop relationships with the most involved women in the Tampa Bay Construction Industry.

Who is NAWIC TAMPA?

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To Join

Monthly Dinner General Meeting:
Monday February 6 2012

Location: Brio Italian Grille @ International Mall
Time: 6pm
Cost: $25 per person
Deadline Thursday, February 2, 2012

Speaker: David Hunter—A Discussion on Women & Wealth

David Hunter, previously spoke to our group on Cost Estimating Software while working with Beck Group. He is now a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as well as a licensed architect. Along with The Beck Group, David has previously worked at Gresham, Smith and Partners. He has his Series 7, Series 66, and Life and Health Insurance licenses. David has also had a successful career working in commercial real estate brokerage while living in California.

He is a commissioner on the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) for The City of Tampa. David is also the Treasurer for the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), having previously served two terms as Associate Director.

David is an active member of The University Club, a member of the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and volunteer with Real Estate Lives. He has a Master of Architecture degree from The University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University.

On a personal level, he has circumnavigated the world, is a two-time marathon runner, has completed multiple triathlons, and enjoys playing basketball at the YMCA. He has a wife who is an architect and an adorable 3-year old daughter.

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What’s Going On…...

Enhancing the Success of Women In Construction!

What is NAWIC

The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women In Construction of Fort Worth. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women In Construction.

NAWIC has a membership of 6,200 with close to 200 chapters in 49 U.S. states and in three Canadian provinces. Since 1996, NAWIC has seen its mission grown transcontinentally, with the signing of International Affiliation agreements with NAWIC-Australia, NAWIC-New Zealand, South African Women In Construction (SAWiC) and most recently with NAWIC-United Kingdom . In its 46 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction whose careers range from the skilled trades to business ownership.

NAWIC Objectives:
• To unite for their mutual benefit women who are actively employed in the various phases of the construction industry
• To promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association
• To promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry
• To encourage women to pursue and establish their careers in the construction industry
• To provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.