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NAWIC Chapter 404 Central Minnesota

NAWIC Chapter 404 Central Minnesota empowers women in the construction industry through networking, education, and professional development, fostering a supportive community that enhances their skills and opportunities for success.

Join us on September 23rd at Milk &amp; Honey for a networking workshop with, Karissa Dunham, and professional headshot sessions. Karissa Dunham is a motivational speaker, a 2026 Influential Woman award winner, and a business development leader at Sun Control of Minnesota, where she builds relationships with GCs, project managers, architects, interior designers, residential builders, homeowners, and facility teams nationwide. Homes, cars, businesses, Sun Control has products for everyone. She is also the cofounder and Vice President of LEGS Minneapolis, the host of the Shining Light on Minnesota podcast, and a Director on the Board for NAWIC Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter 164 for the 2026 to 2027 term.Karissa was recently featured in both the US and Turkey editions of Life magazine for her work at Sun Control of Minnesota and Shining Light on Minnesota. She has also been honored as 3M Marketer of the Year in 2024 and a Finance &amp; Commerce Unsung Hero in 2025. Her reach is nationwide. She attended 45 associations across the country last year and hit 23 states in just half of October and November, which is where her passion for networking and personal branding really took off.When she is not working, you will find her on the golf course, cheering on her kids, or giving back through Habitat for Humanity, Hearts &amp; Hammers, Tee It Up for the Troops, and TPC ROSE. In this session, Karissa shares how she built a personal brand that opened doors across the country and how you can do the same right where you are. We will dig into marketing, branding, and the networking habits that actually move the needle, including her simple follow up rule that turns one handshake into a real relationship.This is not a sit and listen hour. Come ready to talk, write, share, and connect with the people at your table. You will leave with practical steps you can use at your very next event.&nbsp; We&#39;ll also be offering professional headshots for every attendee, sponsored by Yuppy Photography.&nbsp;Come grow your network, elevate your professional presence, and enjoy a memorable evening with an incredible community of women!

September Member Event

Celebrate the season with &quot;NAWIC Central Minnesota Chapter 404&quot;&nbsp;at our Holiday Party 🎄This is a chance to step away from the jobsite or office and connect with local Women in our industry. Enjoy conversation, a dirty soda bar, food, and networking that supports our mission to advance women in the construction industry. Whether you&rsquo;re a long-time member or new to NAWIC, you are welcome. We will have 2 optional activities for those that would like to participate: Porch Pot MakingQueen Bee&#39;s Garden and Floral Shop will be providing a festive, hands-on experience creating beautiful holiday porch pots filled with seasonal greenery, winter textures and classic holiday accents. This is a pre-paid activity so please sign up below. The cost includes a $10 voucher for additional decor. This will start at 4:30. Christmas Tree Decorating&nbsp;We will be decorating 2 trees for the Children&#39;s Hospital to help bring cheer to patients and families during the holiday season.🎄One Construction Themed Tree🎄One Dr Seuss Themed TreePlease bring an item to help decorate one of the trees. *No glass ornaments please* Please enter by the first shop door at Rice Companies.

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