National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Celebrating: The local chapter of National Association of Women in Construction recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a reception at Don Hall’s Guest House. Guest speakers were Mayor Tom Henry, Cindy Riebersal of Brooks Construction and Region 4 Director Melanie Myers of Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Mich. 

Through membership in NAWIC, women in construction are offered networking opportunities, knowledge acquisition and discussion on workplace issues, industry involvement and creative development through the local chapter of NAWIC. 

The Fort Wayne Chapter of NAWIC holds its meetings the second Thursday of the month at various locations throughout Fort Wayne. Contact Nancy Kopp at (260) 267-5942 for meeting locations, dates and times. 

History: NAWIC began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. 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 Women in Construction to create a support network. It was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction.

Core Purpose: To enhance the success of women in the construction industry.

Core Values: Believe. Persevere. Dare.