DCWW Bloghttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:10:51 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)DCWW and Women Who Tech Contest - 1st RaffleDCWW ContestWomen In TechnologyWomen Who TechdcwebwomenTue, 31 Aug 2010 22:05:06 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/8/31/dcww-and-women-who-tech-contest-1st-raffle.html230415:2289137:8733797DCWW begins the first "3rd Annual Women Who Tech" raffle.

QUESTION: "Why should businesses and organizations support women in technology?"

The DCWW member who 'tweets' the most interesting answer will win a ticket to attend the upcoming Women Who Tech TeleSummit.

RULES:

  • You must be a member of DCWW (signed up to the main list) before August 30th.
  • You must include the hashtags #dcww AND #wwt2010.
  • You can enter/tweet as often as you like and with as many different answers as you like.
  • You can't be a WWT 2010 panelists or work for any of the event sponsors.
  • You can't be a member of the DCWW Steering Committee or DCWW Executive Board.


Deadline is 3pm tomorrow September 1st. A winner will be announced tomorrow around 4pm.

If you don't do 'teh Twitter' - no worries - the next raffles will involve other social networks like Facebook and Linked In.

Also don't forget to follow DCWW and Women Who Tech on Twitter at:

http://twitter.com/dcww
http://www.twitter.com/womenwhotech

Best of Luck!

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-8733797.xmlKudos to "Are You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?" ProgramDCWW ProgramDCWW Programscontent writing eventdcww trainingeventsdcwebwomenWed, 28 Jul 2010 22:19:08 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/28/kudos-to-are-you-using-the-right-content-strategy-for-your-w.html230415:2289137:8390812Kudos to the panel discussion "Are You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?" DCWW program held on June 24th at Matrix Group in Crystal City, VA! The program outlined best practices, tips, and techniques for defining, developing, and managing online content strategy.

Panelists included:

Carrie Hane Dennison, Balance Interactive (Moderator)
Sharon Ritchey, Home Row Editorial
Lindy Roux, Web & Content Strategy Consultant
Jo Golden, Chaos to Clarity
Erica Knoch, Aeroka Media Marketing
Merry Bruns, ScienceSites Communications
Jessica Piscitelli, Capture Video, Inc.
Susan Cato, CompTIA

Video of the event by Tracy Holinka. (Many thanks to Jessica Piscatelli of Capture Video, Inc. who loaned equipment to capture the event.)

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-8390812.xmlMany thanks to those who participated in this year's DCWW Pink Slip Party!DCWW EventsDCWW EventsNetworkingPink Slip PartynetworkingdcwebwomenWed, 28 Jul 2010 21:53:55 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/28/many-thanks-to-those-who-participated-in-this-years-dcww-pin.html230415:2289137:8390581Last week’s DCWW Pink Slip Party was a huge success!! Attendees were able to meet with recruiters one-on-one to discuss employment opportunities. Many thanks to the recruiters and companies who participated and Science Club for providing space for the event!

Here is the list of recruiters/companies/organizations who participated:

Keep an eye out for the next DCWW Pink Slip Party in October.

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-8390581.xmlNeed a Job? Come join us at the DCWW Pink Slip Party! Tickets now $5!!DCWW EventsDCWW EventsDCWW OutreachNetworkingPink Slip PartynetworkingdcwebwomenWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:02:49 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/21/need-a-job-come-join-us-at-the-dcww-pink-slip-party-tickets.html230415:2289137:8322400

Looking for a Job? If so, please join us at the DCWW Pink Slip Party this Thursday!

Price for a ticket is $10. It is now $5 with discount code!! Use the Discount code "DCWW" to receive 50% off regular ticket price!

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

Come out to meet local recruiters, managers and companies that are HIRING RIGHT NOW!!

*Here is a list of the companies attending the event:

CompuTech
The BOSS Group
The Creative Group
Art Institute of Washington
Matrix Group
ICMA
Aquent
CVent
DesignData

Employment opportunities include:

Technology Operations Manager
Mac Support Specialist
Web Developer
Web and Publication Editor
Graphic Design Faculty
Media Arts & Animation Faculty

And many, many more!

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

If you are a DCWW looking for work, you will not want to miss this event.

The event will take place this Thursday, July 22 at the Science Club. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Bring your resume, your elevator speech and some business cards.

For questions, please contact DCWW Outreach Chair Rebecca Mellema at outreach@dcwebwomen.org.

DCWW Pink Slip Party

Thursday, July 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: Was $10 - NOW $5 with discount code!! (Use the Discount code
"DCWW" to receive 50% off regular ticket price!)

Science Club - 2nd Floor
1136 19th St., NW Washington, DC
* This is not the final confirmed list of potential employers attending.

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-8322400.xmlDCWW Pink Slip Party This Thursday!DCWW EventsDCWW EventsDCWW OutreachJob HuntingJobsNetworkingPink Slip PartydcwebwomenMon, 12 Jul 2010 21:01:52 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/12/dcww-pink-slip-party-this-thursday.html230415:2289137:8235971

Dust off your resume and polish your elevator speech-the next DCWW Pink Slip Party is here! If you are a DCWW looking for work or freelance opportunities, you will not want to miss this event. The Pink Slip Party connects DC Web Women with recruiters and companies looking to hire. The event will take place Thursday, July 22 at the Science Club. Doors will open at 6:30. Bring your resume, your elevator speech and some business cards.

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

If your company is hiring and would like to receive a VIP Invitation to this event, please contact Rebecca Mellema at outreach@dcwebwomen.org.

DCWW Pink Slip Party

Thursday, July 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $10

Science Club - 2nd Floor
1136 19th St., NW Washington, DC

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-8235971.xmlAre You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?dcwebwomenFri, 04 Jun 2010 00:59:00 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/6/3/are-you-using-the-right-content-strategy-for-your-website.html230415:2289137:7884958Engaging content captures the attention of visitors to your website and 
keeps them coming back. The key to engagement is not simply deciding what
you want to publish or promote. It is discovering what your audience needs
and wants and then using that information to develop and implement the right
content strategy to achieve your website or business goals.

Please join DC Web Women for a panel discussion outlining best practices,
tips, and techniques for defining, developing, and managing online content
strategy.

When: Thursday, June 24   
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: The Matrix Group International, 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22202-4015 (see http://www.matrixgroup.net)

 Speakers on the panel are:

  • Carrie Hane Dennison, Content & Usability Director, Balance Interactive
  • Merry Bruns, ScienceSites Communications
  • Jo Golden, MS, PhD, Educator & Digital Strategist, Chaos to Clarity LLC
  • Sharon Ritchey, Home Row Editorial
  • Jessica Piscitelli, Capture Video
  • Susan Cato, Senior Director, Web & New Media, Comptia
  • Erica Knoch, Aeroka Media
  • Lindy Roux, Content & Web Strategist

Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Reserve your ticket at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642224912,

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-7884958.xmlUPDATE: 15th Anniversary Party to Feature Speaker on How to Promote YourselfdcwebwomenThu, 15 Apr 2010 03:19:00 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/14/update-15th-anniversary-party-to-feature-speaker-on-how-to-p.html230415:2289137:7347480

We've just booked  Sally Strackbein, a presentation coach, speaker, and story facilitator, to be our speaker at DC Web Women's 15th Anniversary Party.

She'll help you master the art of "strategic bragging" and . . .

                                 Build your confidence

                                            Boost your prestige and influence

                                                  Attract and impress your ideal clients  

For more information on our speaker, please visit http://www.DefiningStory.com.  

When: Wednesday, April 21  
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: Spot Lounge, 1214 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (see http://www.spotloungedc.com )

 

Invite your colleagues, friends and significant others. We'll have a great selection of hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and a cash bar... plus lots of door prizes! Make your reservations today!

TICKET PRICES:

PRE-PAID Members - $16
PRE-PAID Non–Members - $22
CASH/CHECK PAY AT THE DOOR (Reservations Required) - $25

Reserve Your Ticket @  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642140660

  

CONTACTS:

Michele Dynan – Events Chair
mrdynan@gmail.com  

Kelly Hucul – Door Prizes
kelly@dcwebwomen.org

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-7347480.xmlDCWW Sponsoring Organization for Women in the Boardroom's April 20 D.C. EventdcwebwomenSat, 10 Apr 2010 22:18:00 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/10/dcww-sponsoring-organization-for-women-in-the-boardrooms-apr.html230415:2289137:7347310  

Today, women represent only 15.2 percent of Fortune 500 company board membership, and Women in the Boardroom is out to change that!

Women in the Boardroom, formerly known as Women on Boards, is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Started in 2002 in a single city, Women in the Boardroom has now become an annual event in 15 cities nationwide.  

DC Web Women is proud to be a sponsoring organization for Women in the Boardroom's upcoming Washington, D.C., event.

 

When: Tuesday, April 20  
Time: 3 to 6 p.m. 
Place: Hyatt Regency Bethesda (One Bethesda Metro Center/7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814)

 

Panelists:

  • Karen Hastie Williams – Retired Partner , Crowell & Moring LLP
  • Sheila Brooks – Founder, President & CEO, SRB Communications, LLC
  • Lynn Shapiro Snyder – National Health Care & Life Sciences Practice Leader, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. and  Founder & President, Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation

Panel Facilitator: Sheila Ronning – President & CEO, Sharp UpSwing

Cost and Registration: Cost is $125 for individual tickets. To register online: www.DCWITB2010.eventbrite.com.

For more information on the event, visit the Women in the Boardroom website.

 

 

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-7347310.xmlJoin Us at DCWW's 15th Annual Anniversary Party!dcwebwomenThu, 08 Apr 2010 21:19:00 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/8/join-us-at-dcwws-15th-annual-anniversary-party.html230415:2289137:7306232

The DC Web Women's 15th Anniversary Party: A great night of networking! A chance to catch up with old friends! A chance to meet new friends and future colleagues! 

For the unemployed and under-employed, we'll be making annoucements to get you together with people who are hiring or know of someone that is. 

 

When: Wednesday, April 21  
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: Spot Lounge, 1214 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (see http://www.spotloungedc.com )

 

Invite your colleagues, friends and significant others. We'll have a great selection of hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and a cash bar... plus lots of door prizes! Make your reservations today!

TICKET PRICES:

PRE-PAID Members - $16
PRE-PAID Non–Members - $22
CASH/CHECK PAY AT THE DOOR (Reservations Required) - $25
Reserve Your Ticket @ http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642140660

CONTACTS:

Michele Dynan – Events Chair
mrdynan@gmail.com  

Kelly Hucul – Door Prizes
kelly@dcwebwomen.org

 

 

]]>http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/rss-comments-entry-7306232.xmlBig thanks to everyone who made DCWW @ FOSE possible this yearDC WebwomenDCWWDCWW @ FOSE 2010FOSEVolunteerdcwebwomenFri, 02 Apr 2010 18:34:38 +0000http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/2/big-thanks-to-everyone-who-made-dcww-fose-possible-this-year.html230415:2289137:7213769Image by Karen O'Donnell
DCWW President Katherine Spivey, second from right.

 

The DC Web Women booth at FOSE this year was a rousing success thanks to the great organizing skills of Kathy Perrin, DCWW Exhibits Chair, our fantastic volunteers, not to mention the generous donation of display space by the FOSE organizers.

See you next year!!

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