Crestview Working Women Express Network holds kickoff event

The Crestview Working Women Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association held its kickoff event this past Thursday.

About 20 women enjoyed breakfast at Michael’s Café and heard a presentation by Derek Lott, a First National Bank Vice President.

The group meets on the third Thursday of every month at Michael’s Café. Meetings start at 7:30 a.m. to give members time to attend before work.

“It’s a great way for women to get together and network and show each other what they can do to help each other’s businesses,” said Susie Chestnut, formation chair for the local network.

The ABWA’s mission is “to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition,” according to the organization’s Web site.

Learn more about the local network at http://www.abwaworkingwomenexnet.org/index.htm.