NAWIC-Rochester, NY

05/16/2026

Attended spring conference 2026 with our chapter representatives President Giana Gengo and secretary Theresa Hill in Lake George. Thank you to the NAWIC Capital District for putting on an empowering event- Next stop Fall Conference in Rochester NY!

05/12/2026

Last week our chapter toured the URMC Jobsite featuring a cooling tower replacement for the University of Rochester. The John W Danforth Company and LeChase Construction gave us such an informative tour, explained the intricacies of the preplanning and the difficulties and challenges faced all throughout the project. Thank you to the team for making this tour such a success!

04/21/2026

04/08/2026

Join us for our final two chapter meetings before we take a break for the summer months of July and August:
Our May meeting will feature a jobsite tour hosted by LeChase Construction and John W Danforth, showcasing the cooling tower replacement project at URMC.
Please note that this is an active construction site. Closed-toe shoes are required, and sturdy work boots are strongly recommended. PPE, including a hard hat and safety glasses, is required for all attendees. Hard hats and safety glasses can be provided.
Parking will be at 1250 Scottsville Road. From there, we will carpool to the site due to limited access.

Our June meeting will celebrate our 2026 Pat Hynes Memorial Scholarship recipients at Kings Bend Park! Join us as we recognize these outstanding women and their achievements.
We are still accepting applications for our scholarships, including opportunities for women entering a school program as well as those pursuing careers in the trades. The application deadline is May 1st—don’t miss out!

https://nawicrochester.org/scholarship/

04/08/2026

We are still accepting applications for our 2026 Pat Hynes Memorial Scholarship! Application deadline is May 1. Apply on our website:

https://nawicrochester.org/scholarship/

We are excited to announce that our 2026 Scholarship is now live! 🎉
This scholarship is open to women pursuing training in a construction-related craft or trade, as well as women committed to or currently enrolled full-time in a construction-related undergraduate degree program.
🗓 Application deadline: May 1st

https://nawicrochester.org/scholarship/

Thanks to our WIC week sponsors, we are proud to support and invest in the next generation of women in the construction industry and look forward to awarding this scholarship to deserving young women in our community.
Apply or learn more today!
The winners will be showcased at our June meeting- stay tuned!

04/02/2026

Last night, Fw Webb hosted us at their office and facility for an incredible tour. We had the opportunity to explore both their expansive warehouse and their retail store, which is open to the public for home improvement projects. The size of the facility was truly impressive, and it’s great to know there are such valuable resources available for future projects. Thank you, FW Webb, for having us and for the free swag!

03/20/2026

We’re excited to announce our next chapter meeting, taking place on April 1st!
Join us for an exclusive tour of Fw Webb Rochester facility—the largest distributor of wholesale plumbing, heating, and HVAC products in the Northeast. This is a great opportunity to get an inside look at their operations and learn more about the industry.
Following the tour, we’ll gather for light refreshments and networking.
Tickets are available now on our website—we hope to see you there!

https://nawicrochester.org/event/april-2026-meeting/ -tickets__tickets-form

03/13/2026

We are excited to announce that our 2026 Scholarship is now live! 🎉
This scholarship is open to women pursuing training in a construction-related craft or trade, as well as women committed to or currently enrolled full-time in a construction-related undergraduate degree program.
🗓 Application deadline: May 1st

https://nawicrochester.org/scholarship/

Thanks to our WIC week sponsors, we are proud to support and invest in the next generation of women in the construction industry and look forward to awarding this scholarship to deserving young women in our community.
Apply or learn more today!
The winners will be showcased at our June meeting- stay tuned!

03/11/2026

Join NAWIC Northeast for our Annual Spring Forum in Lake George, NY, May 13–15! 🌸🏗️
This is a great opportunity to connect with women in the construction industry, grow your network, and take part in engaging sessions with members from across the Northeast.
⏰ Early bird registration ends March 16th — don’t wait!
Interested in sponsoring? Opportunities are still available!
We hope to see you there.

03/06/2026

Last night, NAWIC Rochester hosted our 12th Annual Pat Hynes Scholarship & Chapter Fundraiser and Guest Bartending Event at Lovin’ Cup — and what an incredible night it was!
A huge thank you to ALL of our sponsors for helping make the scholarships we award in June possible. Your continued support of our mission means so much to our chapter and the future of women in the construction industry.
Special thanks to:
• Lovin' Cup our event sponsor, for hosting such a fantastic evening
• Noticestry, our website sponsor, for helping manage the logistics for the event
• Our presenting sponsors — Hynes Concrete Contractor Inc, the Hynes Family, and Crosby-Brownlie, Inc.
• And all of the generous sponsors and supporters who donated to this great cause- see our website fundraising page for all sponsors.
Certainly not least, thank you to our board of directors who works tirelessly all year to prepare for this event!
Our amazing guest bartenders did a fantastic job behind the bar, the room was packed, and the night was filled with networking, laughter, and great energy. Congratulations to Stephanie Bussey who won the wheelbarrow of tools and Jennifer Danforth who won 50/50 raffle!

It was the perfect way to wrap up Women in Construction Week, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to support the event.
Stay tuned for our scholarship awards coming in June!