Women’s Enterprise Initiative
A Project of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce FundOur Mission
The Women’s Enterprise Initiative is a transformative leadership and mentoring program created by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. The focus of the initiative in 2023-2024 is to mentor, educate and train women business owners and their employees on topics relevant to their business, including financial planning, project management, marketing, community service, and business governance.
Our goal is for female entrepreneurs and professionals to gain new skills and connections with community leaders and peers that enable them to thrive in their industries and serve as driving forces of economic growth and diversity in our region.
We embrace inclusivity, welcoming participants of all genders, while specifically championing diverse female entrepreneurs in growth industries such as technology, retail, service, hospitality, restaurant, health, wellness, finance, and professional services.
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Enterprise Initiative is fiscally sponsored by Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF), a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID #87-1782380).
Session Information
We are grateful to our sponsors who believe in the power of educational training, leadership and mentorship in our community.
We have designed this program to spur economic development and entrepreneurship in our region.
We believe that through this program, we will help build the next generation of business and community leaders in the Danville Area, Greater San Ramon Valley, and East Bay Region.
Interested in sponsoring a program?
Contact the Chamber at 925-837-4400 or email ceo@danvilleareachamber.com.
Interested in attending a program?
You must pre-register to attend sessions of the Women’s Enterprise Initiative.
$150 for Six (6) Sessions for Chamber Members who have Pre-Registered and been Accepted into the Program.
$300 for Six (6) Sessions for Non-Chamber Members who have Pre-Registered and been Accepted into the Program.
$35 – Register Here to Attend Session #1 – Community Safety, Risk & Response
$35 – Register here to Attend Session #2 – Financial Management Seminar with Comerica Bank
All programs include a catered Lunch. Please arrive at 11:45 AM to check-in prior to the start of the session.
Sponsors & Advisors
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Fund could not offer this programming without the generosity of our sponsors.
Session Topics
March 1, 2024
Community Safety, Risk & Response
Sponsored by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
April 5, 2024
Business Financial Management
Sponsored by Comerica Bank
June 7, 2024
Giving back – Community Leadership
Sponsored by Contra Costa Supervisor Candace Andersen
August 2, 2024
Business Governance & Succession Planning
Sponsored by Doyle Quane Law Group
October 4, 2024
Marketing Yourself – Becoming your Best Brand Ambassador
Sponsored by Lara George Photography
December 6, 2024
Reinventing Yourself
This session will feature ways to reinvent yourself, finding the silver lining, unmasking your super power and learning how to inspire others.
Sponsored By Thumbprint Coaching.
Each of the six (6) Educational Training Sessions includes 1.5 hours of training, networking, interactive exercises or tours, Q&A and takeaways.
Sessions include a delicious Lunch, with most sessions running from 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Check-In is at 11:45 AM.
Session venues include public community facilities, sponsoring businesses, and training facility classrooms.
Community Safety, Risk & Response
Special thanks to SRVFPD Fire Chief Paige Meyer and Community Response Team Educator Danielle Bell for sharing their expertise with the students of the Women’s Enterprise Initiative today. The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Three Valleys Community Foundation to bring this community economic vitality program to the region, featuring educational and leadership training to women business owners and non-profit leaders.
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Key Contacts:
- Brittany Doyle Riley, Chair, Steering Committee of the Women’s Enterprise Initiative
- Judy B. Lloyd, President & CEO, Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
— A full list of Steering Committee Members & Advisors is coming soon!
FAQ
What is the session format?
An Introductory Session will be held on Zoom in early 2024 to orient participants & encourage networking among the cohort. Each session will be 1.5 hours.
The basic session format is as follows –
- Student 0:30 Introductions
- Introductions of Speakers
- Lecture & Learning
- Interactive Exercise
- Q&A
- Take-away
- Networking
Sessions will be pre-scheduled every other month and may include Continental Breakfast & Coffee, Lunch or a Cocktail Reception. They will be held at the Chamber office, a sponsoring business, a public community facility, or at a participating member business.
What is the class size?
We hope to recruit a cohort of 25 – 30 women leaders, ideally through personal referrals, but also through our e-newsletter and social media channels.
What is the cost to apply?
Due to the generosity of our sponsors, the six-session program will be offered at a modest fee of $150 for Danville Area Chamber Members and $300 for Non-Chamber Members.
Fees will be collected upon acceptance into the program and billed through the Chamber Office.
Billing questions may be directed to office@danvilleareachamber.com or 925-837-4400. All fees must be paid prior to enrollment, and are a business deductible expense, under our 501(c)6.
Application Process & Fees
Applications are available online on this web page. Just hit “Apply Now”.
Prioritizing Applicants
Applicants will be prioritized from the Danville Area Chamber’s geographic footprint in the San Ramon Valley (Alamo, Diablo, Blackhawk, Danville, San Ramon, and unincorporated Contra Costa County).
Applicants may also be accepted from Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, if space is available.
Will there be a graduation?
At the conclusion of the program, students will be invited to a social networking event, which will serve as their graduation from the program.
Public officials and community leaders will be invited to participate. There is an opportunity to sponsor the graduation at a local business or restaurant and/or to sponsor catering for the graduation event.
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Enterprise Initiative is fiscally sponsored by the Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF), a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID #87-1782380).
Contact:
Judy B. Lloyd
President & CEO, Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
925-837-4400 or ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
