Networks
Networks are an important element in developing professional connections, education, and communities. This is a directory of networks related to the historic trades.
Connect with Professionals
This page hosts a roster of professional networks related to the historic building trades.
Do you know a network that should be added or a network that is no longer active? Submit an entry! This helps us keep the database an up-to-date and relevant resource. As available, please include the name of the organization, contact information, website and social media, membership type, activities and publications, and trade skills practiced.
Federation of Women Contractors
Biography
Mission
The Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) is the most recognized leader among women-owned businesses in the construction and design industries. In existence since 1989, it is committed to the advancement of entrepreneurial women whose members include contractors, professional services firms and suppliers.
FWC is made up of dedicated working women in the Chicagoland area who are excited about the construction industry. FWC represents diverse trades, general construction, specialty contractors, architecture and engineering firms, landscaping, and suppliers of all kinds of goods and services representing every facet and component of construction. These women have helped shape FWC into an organization that is recognized as the largest and most influential local women’s construction and design organization in the state.
Activities
Events, Networking, Education, Advocacy
Trade Skills
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