Embrace the spirit of the holidays by wearing your best (or worst) Christmas sweater as we come together to celebrate our accomplishments & foster connections within our community. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere filled with delicious food, festive drinks, & plenty of laughter!

December 18th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saint Rocco’s

3011 Gulden Ln #100

Dallas, TX 75212

Members Only!

In partnership with Minnie’s Food Pantry bring 5 non-perishable items and be entered to win one of our raffle prizes!

November 20th, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Blue Mesa Grill Addison

14866 Montfort Dr

Dallas, TX 75254

Members: Free

Non-Members: $20

Calling all women in construction! Join us as we mingle while enhancing our golf skills! Food, balls, clubs, and instruction included.

November 12th, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Golf Ranch Richardson

3570 Waterview Pkwy

Richardson, TX 75080

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

Calling all women in construction! Join us as we mingle while enhancing our golf skills! Food, balls, clubs, and instruction included.

October 29th, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Golf Ranch Richardson

3570 Waterview Pkwy

Richardson, TX 75080

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

Don’t miss our annual APWC Speed Networking Event! It’s APWC’s largest event of the year.

What is Speed Networking? Think of it like speed dating for professionals. You meet a lot of people in a short amount of time, so get your business cards and elevator pitches ready!

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Check-In: 5:00 - 5:30pm

Speed Networking: 5:30 -7:00pm

Dinner, Dessert, Raffles & More Networking: 7:00-8:00pm

ALL MEMBERS (Existing & New Members) are welcome at this event! Grab your lunch and join APWC virtually to briefly review membership benefits (first 15 minutes) and then connect with existing & new members of APWC.

Thursday, September 26th, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

• Review APWC Member Benefits: 12:00-12:15pm

• Brief Introductions – 12:15-12:30pm

• Virtual Networking: 12:30-1:00pm

Unlock new opportunities and forge meaningful connections at our Renaissance Connections Event. Join us for an evening of professional growth and engaging conversation in the elegant setting of the Renaissance Hotel. Don't miss out on expanding your network in style!

September 18, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for an exclusive Members-only event at JEDunn featuring a panel of three dynamic women in construction. Connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights on succeeding as a woman in the field, and network with fellow professionals at the JEDunn office. Don’t miss this opportunity to mix, mingle, and be inspired by the women who are shaping the future of construction.

Tuesday, September 17th from 11:00am-1:00pm

 11:00am – 11:15am – Arrive +  Network

11:15am – 11:30am – Learn how to do business with JE Dunn

11:30am - 11:40am – Introductions

11:40am – 1:00pm – Lunch + Panel

Safety is calling and APWC would like to Educate, Equip and Elevate your awareness to keep you and those you love safe. Please join our Lunch & Learn with your fellow members, bring your mothers, sisters, daughters, or bring a guest and let’s learn from the very best.

Join us as we partner with the CIE Foundation for our upcoming philanthropy event, hosted by McAdams. Don’t miss out on learning more about CIEF and their mission to educate students about careers in the trades industry!

September 4, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00PM

McAdams

4400 State Hwy 121 Suite 800, Lewisville, TX 75056

Tickets : $20

Join us for a networking lunch for women

in construction, featuring an introduction

to McCarthy, roundtable discussions, and a

collaborative cleanup session. Connect, learn,

and share experiences with industry peers.

Lunch will be provided

Join us for making connections and networking!

August 21st 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saint Rocco’s – Trinity Groves

3011 Gulden Ln #100

Dallas, TX 75212

There will be a charcuterie board available for snacking!

Members: Free

Guest: $20

Come learn how your personal mindset affects you and those around you! Grab your lunch and a quiet spot to listen to Katie McCray -project engineer, mom, wife, loves indoor cycling, and a bada**!!!

Katie will be presenting on mindset and how we as women should focus on mindfulness in our day-to-day lives. The session will help you understand how our personal mindset affects ourselves and impacts people around us.

August 14th, 2024

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

*Virtual link will be sent to you the morning of the event with the subject line "Link for APWC Virtual Meeting Topic: Mindset"

Come join us for a lunch and learn about “Common Sense Conflict Resolution” with Speaker Ashley Smalley (https://smalleyconsulting.com/)

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 from 11:30pm-1:00pm

INSURICA - 2400 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

Join us for making connections and networking!

Sponsored by: Business Interiors

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kimball International Showroom, The Union

2300 North Field St P400

Dallas, TX 75201

Members: Free (log into website account)

Guest: $30

All Members with your guests please join us for our 2024 Membership Drive for APWC! Let’s continue to build our association one new member at a time – and they will join this dynamic association of Construction Women in Texas! A free Annual Membership is offered for the Member with the most guests that join APWC that evening, plus Raffles and Networking for all. Let’s Taco Bout APWC!

Join us for making connections and networking!

May 15th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sangria y Cerveza - Tacos & Tapas Lounge

6149 Windhaven Pkwy, Suite 140

Plano TX, 75093

Members: Free - login to website to see discount code

Guest: $20

Time to Elevate our ladies of APWC with High Tea. Let’s unwind and the celebrate each other’s successes with a trip to High Street & Chocolate Angel Tea Room offering 50,000 Sq Ft. of antiques including jewelry, art, home furnishings & more! Enjoy delightful Tea’s, sumptuous menu delights and if you like please bring your own Prosecco or Wine to sip & celebrate.

APWC is a sponsor of the CIEF Design Build Competition and would like to invite you to attend the free industry lunch in DFW.

We will be touring the Peter O’Donnell Biomed Buildout

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mandatory Safety Orientation 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Jobsite Tour 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch & Networking 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

6172 Forest Park Rd

Dallas, TX

Parking at the jobsite trailer

Jobsite attire & safety gear required (vest, glasses, hard hats, and boots)

Join us for making connections and networking on the patio!

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 5:00PM-7:00PM

Bowlounge Dallas

167 Turtle Creek Blvd #103

Dallas Tx 75207

Members: Free

Guest: $20

ALL MEMBERS (Existing & New Members) are welcome at this event! Grab your lunch and join APWC virtually to briefly review membership benefits and connect with existing & new members of APWC.

Friday, April 12, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

Review APWC Member Benefits: 12:00-12:15pm

Brief Introductions: 12:15-12:30pm

Virtual Networking: 12:30-1:00pm

Rob Petitti of INSURICA and former member of the Dallas Cowboys has shared his membership for a Tour of the Cowboy’s Club and The Star. The event will have a small happy hour with appetizers.

This event is limited to 20 APWC Members Only.

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cowboy’s Club

Five Cowboys Way #200

Frisco, TX 75034

Attendees will meet MaryEllen Cook at the ProShop directly in front of the entrance to the club.

Tickets include tour, one beverage and appetizers.

Join us for making connections and networking

March 20th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Casa Pollastro

18160 Dallas Parkway

Dallas, TX 75287

Members: Free -Login to website to see discount code

Guest: $20

Raise your glass to camaraderie and achievement at our WIC Week Happy Hour! This is more than just a gathering—it's a tribute to the women shaping the construction industry. Hosted with American Contractors Association (ACA) , Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA), Association of Professional Women in Construction (APWC), come and connect with peers from our construction partner associations.

Immerse yourself in an evening of relaxed networking, where stories are shared, partnerships are forged, and the spirit of collaboration is in the air. It's a time to celebrate our collective successes and the individual triumphs of women who don the hard hats with pride.

APWC Panel "How They Leveled the Playing Field" Women In Construction Week APWC Panel

“How They Leveled the Playing Field”

Learn how members of the APWC Board of Directors leveled the playing field in the construction industry.

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

INSURICA

APWC Panelist:

President, Shelley Hines

Past President, Pam Donaldson

Membership Director, Kelly Smith

Events & Professional Development Director, Mary Ellen Cook

APWC’s First President, Ann Hicks as Moderator