10/31/2024

2024 FWC 35th Anniversary Celebration

The program was held at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago, IL.

On October 30, 2024, the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) celebrated 35 years of advocating for women-owned businesses and women executives in the construction industry at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago, IL. It was a fantastic night, bringing together Chicagoland industry leaders to network and celebrate FWC's success. 

The Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) is the most recognized leader among women-owned businesses in the construction and design industries.  Since 1989, it has been 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.

Check out some of the highlights below:

Pictured from left to right are:

Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc., Gloria Schmieder,

Kendra Dinkins, ECA VP, Taylor Electric, and Mark Thomas, ECA Executive VP.

Pictured from left to right are:

Katie Canino, Canino Electric Co., Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc., Jaemie Neely, FWC Executive Director, and Kendra Dinkins, ECA VP, Taylor Electric

The FWC Board of Directors is pictured above with Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President.