CWIB Sponsorship Booklet

Collegiate Women in Business
Empower. Prepare. Connect.
Connect With Us:
womeninbusinessvt@gmail.com
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CWIB Story
The Collegiate Women in Business Club was founded in the Spring of 2014.
During a women’s networking event at the Innovate Entrepreneurial Living
Learning Community three students, Corrigan Serpa, Mckenzie Macdowall, and
Shannon Lavery met Pamplin Chief of Staff, Gina French.
That day, all four women seemed to raise the same question, “Why didn’t
Virginia Tech have a business club for female students, while other elite
universities had had one for decades”? The women decided to be the solution.
Alas, the idea of Collegiate Women in in Business came to fruition. One week later,
the women were connected with two more sophomore students, Shannon Cabrey
and Catherine Kidwell, and the first executive board was formed. The students
quickly assigned themselves positions.
Gina and the five students worked remotely over the summer to officially
establish the club. At the start of the following Fall semester the club had 5
members, the 5 founders. The executive board focused on delivering value-add
speakers and experiences to facilitate membership growth and retention. They
worked to foster an inclusive, yet competitive environment, in which students
could sharpen their business acumen and discover their full professional potential.
Before graduating, the founders established a democratic tiered leadership
structure to ensure sustainability and provide membership with opportunities to
grow. Collegiate Women in Business is now over 250 members and continues to
focus on both professional and membership development.
Our Mission
“To inspire and develop world­ class leaders in business, foster interactions with
successful role models, and build the confidence, courage and the will to create
meaningful impact.”
Empower students to build their careers.
Prepare students for success.
Our Guiding Principles
Connect students with each other and with business leaders.

Corporate Sponsorship
Your support is what allows Collegiate Women in Business to offer their members the
opportunities and experiences to enhance their skills and grow their connections.
Many of our sponsors directly interact with our 250+ members through workshops
and networking events.
The following are a few examples of how sponsorship can be used to enhance our
members experiences:
$5000 - Funding for up to 50 girls to attend a trek.
$4000 - Power Panel: A panel of VT alumnae speak to their experiences in the
working world, providing insight and advice to our members.
$3000 - Two treks a year to New York: Funds 10 members to attend company visits,
conferences, and network with the Hokies on Wall St group.
$2000 - Funds 10 members for a trek to Harvard to attend the annual Women in
Business Conference.
$1500 - Funds 10 members for a trek to Richmond or DC to attend company visits.
$1000 - Fall Speaker Showcase: Host a prominent alumna to speak about her career.
The major event of the fall semester.
$100 - Sponsors one girl to attend a trek that may not have the financial means to
afford the trek fee.
Any amount from sponsors is appreciated and utilized by our organization to pay for
food at meetings/workshops, provide gifts to speakers, and create a meaningful
relationship between sponsors and the Collegiate Women in Business Organization.
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Altria
KPMG
Deloitte
For inquiries about sponsorship, please reach out to womeninbusinessvt@gmail.com.

"Being a part of the Capital One case study workshop not only helped my case
interview skills, but it made me more confident in analyzing situations and more
comfortable with asking thoughtful and clarifying questions. Little did I know I
would be accepting a full-time offer with Capital One shortly after this workshop
because I was still in the interview process!"
- Muneeba Ahmed, Business Information Technology, Class of 2018.
"One issue that's relevant in the world is that women will often bring other women
down in order to bring themselves up. This problem has never been prevalent
within CWIB; the cornerstone of Empower is very evident. The women of CWIB are
always congratulating each other on accomplishments, giving each other advice,
and helping each other in any way possible. When I was applying for internships,
some of the older members sought me out, and were willing to discuss
interviewing and resume tips with me. Although we are an all-female group, we
rise above stereotypes by uplifting one another and settling disagreements
maturely. We are a strong group of women. "
- Angela Zadrima, Finance and Accounting, Class of 2019.
"I think the Atlanta Trek is where I realized the power of networking and how you
never know who you will run into. Always being prepared is key. When visiting
Coca-Cola Headquarters for the Women in Business event, the CEO of Coca-Cola
came to talk to me and my friend Erin. We had no clue who he was until he told
us. He was so nice and we were stunned that someone with such authority would
come up and talk to us! "
- Samantha Lek, Business Information Technology, Class of 2018.
"The Trek to Boston for Harvard's International Conference last year was
unforgettable. I was new to CWIB at the time and did not have a personal
relationship with many of the members. This Trek helped us identify our strengths
and weaknesses, build relationships, and overcome unexpected challenges. For
instance, our main mode of transportation in Boston was the "T." None of us were
familiar with the "T," but we put our heads together and successfully navigated
our way to every destination. Moments similar to that one on the Boston trek
changed my life. I built friendships with individuals I check on regularly. Those
ladies who attended that trek are more than my friends, they are my sisters."
- Danielle Jeffers, Multimedia Journalism, Class of 2018.