Upcoming Events
June 2008 : SAVE THE DATE!
TRANSIT: Is Wake County Ready for It?
A public forum to discuss the future of transit in Wake County and the Triangle
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7 – 9:30 pm (register 6:30 pm)
NCSU McKimmon Center
Admission: FreeHosted by the following Community Partners:
Society for Women Environmental Professionals,
Downtown Housing Improvement Corp., North Carolina Conservation Network, Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, Sierra Club Capital Group, WakeUP Wake County, Women in Transportation Seminar – NC Triangle Chapter
Forum highlights:
Keynote speaker: Carol Coletta, CEO - CEO for Cities and host of NPR syndicated program, Smart Cities, and national urbanism expert
“By choice or by chance. How can transit help us plan for a future growth?”
Discussion by community business leaders on how transit can provide economic opportunities for Wake County
Overview of new proposal for regional transit in Wake and the Triangle
NC Gubernatorial Candidates invited to present views on transit
The purpose of the forum is to discuss the opportunities and potential of transit in Wake County and the Triangle. Please come learn, ask questions and participate in the community discussion!
Register to attend forum (requested but not required):
at www.wakeupwakecounty.com
Details on official forum agenda and speakers will be posted as finalized.
Past Events
April 15: SWEP Leadership Opportunities for 2008/2009
SWEP is currently looking for members interested in helping us develop and promote our 2008/2009 event series "Working Women Want to Know." We will be holding an Open House Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00pm at Duke University at the Levine Science Research Center (LSRC), Room A158 (see directions attached). This is a great opportunity to get to know more of your SWEP peers and become more involved with your organization. Remember, this is your organization and we are looking for member support to help ensure SWEP meets your expectations. To RSVP or for more information, contact Sherri Nevius or Julie Flesch-Pate at swepnctriangle@gmail.com
