The Connection
August 12, 2025
 
Association News
Only one more week until Annual Conference!
 
For those who have registered, or who are registering onsite, click the link below to review important information about the conference before heading to Boston!
 
Make the Most of the Annual Conference with the NAWIC App!
 
Get ready to streamline your conference experience with the NAWIC App—your all-in-one guide to everything happening at the 2025 Annual National Conference! On the app you can find the most up-to-date conference agenda and receive real-time notifications, so you never miss an update.
 
Members can also connect on the Buzz Wall, your real-time social feed. Post updates, share photos, make plans for on-site or off-site meet ups, and network with fellow attendees. It’s the place to be for live interaction throughout the event
 
Don’t miss a moment—download the NAWIC App and get connected today! Download for FREE in the App Store and Google Play Store, under NAWICNational.
 
Check out this Walk & Talk event presented by the Emerging Professionals where you can join a guided journey to the Boston Women’s Memorial. This 15-minute stroll will honor trailblazers Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone, and we will reflect as a group on their enduring legacies and connect their courage to NAWIC’s mission of empowering women in construction.
 
Comfortable shoes and an open heart encouraged—walk with purpose, talk with pride. We will meet in the lobby at 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 21st.
 
Join us Friday night for the 2025 Annual Conference Awards Gala! This black-tie event consists of a cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m. and a dinner from 6-8 p.m. Attendee tickets and guest tickets are available for purchase onsite at the conference.
 
Channel your inner coastal glam for the Wicked Harbor After Party following our Awards Gala in Boston! Join us to celebrate the closing of an eventful week at the 70th NAWIC Annual Conference!
 
Think nautical-chic meets gala glitz—navy, red, and white ensembles, bold accessories, and breezy fabrics that sparkle. Cocktail or dressy attire with a nod to the harbor vibe is encouraged for this fun and festive evening.
 
 
The Prudential Center is a destination designed for discovery and experience. Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back, the Pru features over 70 shops, eateries, and attractions. Visitors can make the most of their shopping and dining experience through the PRUferred card, a complimentary discount shopper card providing discounts to 30+ locations, including View Boston (New England’s tallest observation deck), Eataly, sweetgreen, Shake Shack, Club Monaco, Ray-Ban and more! To receive the exclusive offer, simply show the card at checkout or when your bill is presented.  
 
Follow the link below to add the digital card to your E-Wallet and see all our participating locations and deals! 
 
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Industry Update
Four MSOE students had the opportunity to compete in Make48’s first-ever Women in STEM event. The all-female challenge brought in teams from across the U.S. for a weekend of rapid ideation and hands-on prototyping, all completed within a 48-hour period. 
From: MSOE University
Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.
From: ohsonline.com
The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains has launched a new chapter of the National Association of Home Builders’ Professional Women in Building Council. The council is designed to connect and advocate for women working in and around the construction industry.
From: 828 News Now