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Professional Women in Building Council

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Our Professional Women in Building leadership meetings are a wonderful place to network with the great women in our community! Looking forward to doing extraordinary things together!

PWB Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 5:00 to 7:00 PM · Burgunbarrel, St. Andrews (1125 Beck Ave). Networking for women in building, with grazing boards, drink tickets, and door-prize entry. See the event page for member vs guest pricing.

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PWB Holiday Celebration

PWB Small Business Saturday Shopping Day

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Join the BBIA Professional Women in Building for a girls’ shopping day in celebration of Small Business Saturday! This year’s PWB holiday celebration takes us on a party bus to Downtown Panama City’s “Shop Small Business Saturday” event and other locally owned shopping spots around the area.

  • DateSaturday, November 28, 2026
  • Party bus pickup10:00 AM at 534 Oak Avenue, Panama City
  • Cost$20 per person, includes the party bus and a mimosa bar
  • SeatingLimited to 12 seats on the bus. Advance registration is required.
Act fast, only 12 seats

Bus full? Come anyway! Meet us downtown and shop along. Just bring your own ride.

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Questions? Email PWB Chair Alexandra Harkins at aharkins@bgncontractors.com

Who We Are

A group of strong, dedicated and intelligent women representing numerous businesses which impact the local construction industry.

Examples business types of these women represent:

  • Builders
  • Bankers
  • Suppliers
  • Skilled trades

Our Mission, Vision & Objectives

Vision: 

Drive initiatives which empower a more diversified and inclusive construction workforce for women in the Florida Panhandle

Mission:

Build a foundation that breaks down barriers to entry for women in the construction industry and facilitate a solid support system of education, mentoring and networking opportunities

Key Objectives

Education:

  • Technical construction skills training for women
  • Construction management and/or “soft” skills training for women
  • Other educational training needs which may help with the barrier to entry for women

Construction Pathway:

  • Create a real pathway to move women into construction jobs

Women In Construction Support Line:

  • Create a channel/hotline/support foundation for women in construction
Call to Action

To:

  • Existing & New BBIA Members…both Men and Women

What:

  • HELP US to help you to empower a more diversified and inclusive construction workforce in the Florida Panhandle

How:

  • BY spreading the word to other women about this new organization in BBIA

Interested in Learning More?

Call or email our Professional Women in Building Chair, Alexandra Harkins at (270) 213-0971 or aharkins@bgncontractors.com.

 

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