On Wednesday, January 24th, the WICT Network: Greater Philadelphia Chapter kicked off the year in style with its first networking event, "Gearing up in 2024: Morning Networking with WICT." Held at the bustling Termini Brothers in the Comcast Center Concourse, the event buzzed with excitement from the moment the doors opened at 8:00 am.
With over 85 attendees, people sporting name tags adorned with their favorite movies (a clever icebreaker!), gathered to connect, share stories, and discover common ground. Instead of my usual morning routine of scrolling emails and mentally preparing myself as I review my meeting schedule for the day, I was interacting with others, learning about their interests, and chatting about movie selections over coffee and pastries – a very nice change to start my Wednesday morning.
As the morning unfolded, people continued to arrive from companies including Amdocs, Comcast, Slalom, and Pyramid Consulting just to name a few. I spotted a few familiar faces offering an opportunity to connect on a personal level beyond the daily to-dos and tactical meeting agendas. Amongst the tenured members and volunteers, it was great to meet new connections as well – some who just happened to find out about the event by chance and are interested in joining the WICT community!
Throughout the event, the Concourse hummed with an undeniable energy, fueled by coffee and connection. It was a whirlwind of introductions, laughter, and shared moments, leaving everyone feeling empowered and grateful to be part of this supportive and inspiring network.
The "Gearing up in 2024" event was just the first chapter in the WICT Network's exciting year ahead. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow alongside this incredible community of women.
Provided to us by: Stephanie D’Amore – Sr. Manager, Comcast Finance Risk Management; WICT Network: Greater Philadelphia Chapter Board Member
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