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First & Fierce: What women have done and where we’re going
Read full article: First & Fierce: What women have done and where we’re goingWomen's History Month is more than just a celebration of the contributions women have made over the years, but is an opportunity to highlight the obstacles we still face.
A fun event to celebrate Women’s History Month
Read full article: A fun event to celebrate Women’s History MonthEvery March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the pioneering women and girls who have paved the way for progress and innovation for generations to come. With that, we’re thrilled to invite you to our Women Making History Brunch and to give young women the opportunity to network with local business leaders!
Ancient City Soccer Club opens new development center for girls
Read full article: Ancient City Soccer Club opens new development center for girlsThere’s a new initiative kicking off to help girls stay in the game of soccer longer. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Ancient City Soccer Club is celebrating and promoting diversity on the field with a new development center created specifically for girls. Females are very specific; they enjoy information so we’re going to be sharing that with them,” said Brian Fallon, Girls Development Center Director. This is the goal behind Ancient City Soccer Club’s new girls development center. Click here to find out how to get involved in this new development center.
National Sheriff’s Association recognizes Florida’s only current woman sheriff: Michelle Cook
Read full article: National Sheriff’s Association recognizes Florida’s only current woman sheriff: Michelle CookClay County Sheriff Michelle Cook got a shout out from the National Sheriff’s Association in honor of Women’s History Month. She is the only current female sheriff in all of Florida. Before being elected Sheriff, Cook served as Chief of the Atlantic Beach Police Department and was a director for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Cook said, “Women bring perspectives and life experiences that are needed in this profession.”She encourages young women who want to better the community to consider a career in law enforcement.
Jacksonville Icemen to host women’s networking event during Women’s History Month
Read full article: Jacksonville Icemen to host women’s networking event during Women’s History MonthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen will host a women’s networking event centered around a hockey game. On Thursday, the Icemen will host a “Women in Business Night” for the first time in team history. Icemen Director of Marketing Lauren Muni says the event will feature a panel of seven women from the Jacksonville area. Those in attendance will get a chance to network with the panelist and catch a hockey game after. The USA women’s hockey team won gold during the 2018 Winter Olympics behind the stick of Kendall Coyne Schofield.