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Save the date for
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:30 p.m.

Ariel International Center
1163 E 40th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114

Join us for a remarkable evening commemorating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs at our prestigious In the Company of Women: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs. This annual event is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of women who have made significant strides in the business world, inspiring future generations of female leaders.

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Can’t make it to the fundraiser but still want to make a difference? Donate to the WBC! Every contribution, even just $10, helps our entrepreneurs build successful businesses that support their families and strengthen our local economy.

Past Women of the Year Award Winners

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2024

​Constance Hill-Johnson, Owner and Managing Director for Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services

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2023

Teleangé Thomas, Chief Operating and Relationship Officer at JumpStart Inc

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2019

Patricia Ramsey, Vice President of Community and Economic Development for Fifth Third Bank

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2018

Vanessa L. Whiting, President of A.E.S Management Corp.

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2017

Margaret W. Wong, Founder and Managing Partner of Margaret W. Wong & Associates

2025 Sponsorship Levels

By supporting this event, you will contribute to the WBC’s
mission of leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. 

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Sponsors are invited to a VIP happy hour prior to the event to network with other sponsors, connect with the team at ECDI, and meet the Woman of the Year awardee. During the event, guests can enjoy complementary cocktails and WBC member made heavy hors d’oeuvres while networking.

TrailblazeHER - one available
PRESENTING SPONSOR

$20,000

  • Two (2) reserved tables for eight

  • Logo recognition at the VIP cocktail hour prior to the event

  • Opportunity to make opening remarks and introduce honoree

  • Full page ad in printed program

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all printed marketing materials

  • Company logo displayed on-screen during event

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on event webpage with URL hyperlink

  • Logo featured in event photobooth

EmpowerHER
TITLE SPONSOR

$10,000

  • One (1) reserved table for eight, including admission to VIP cocktail hour

  • Full page ad in printed program

  • Recognition as Title Sponsor on all printed marketing materials

  • Logo displayed on-screen during event

  • Recognition as Title Sponsor on event webpage with URL hyperlink

ImpactHER

$5,000

  • One (1) reserved table for eight, including admission to VIP cocktail hour

  • Half page ad in printed program

  • Company logo or name on printed marketing materials

  • Logo displayed on-screen during event

  • Logo featured on event webpage

FundHER

$2,500

  • Four (4) reserved seats, including admission to VIP cocktail hour

  • Quarter page ad in printed program

  • Company logo or name on printed materials

  • Logo displayed on-screen during event

  • Logo featured on event webpage

AdvocateHER

$1,000

  • Two (2) reserved seats, including admission to VIP cocktail hour

  • Company logo or name in program and on printed materials

  • Logo displayed on screen during event

  • Logo featured on event webpage

SupportHER

$500

  • Two (2) reserved seats

  • Names printed in the program and on the event webpage

For questions, please contact Korin Green at icow@ecdi.org

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Host Committee

Sign up to learn more about joining our host committee. 

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Host committee members help drive ticket sales to help make the event a success. As a committee member, you agree to purchase 2 tickets to the event and encourage others to attend by promoting the event your networks. Host Committee members will have their name displayed on the printed program.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Host Committee. Staff will reach out with more details.

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The WBC services are provided without regard to lineage, national origin, gender, age, and disability. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. To make a request or obtain more information, please contact the WBC in your area.

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