Networked Advancement

Partners with financial and private equity firms and industry leaders to increase women’s representation and expand diversity on corporate boards, with a focus on early-stage consumer companies.

Recruits and maintains a community of over 5,000 women interested in serving on consumer brand boards, accepts nominations for candidates, and provides access to qualified female board candidates for companies and investment firms.

Places qualified women, many as first-time board members, on for-profit consumer brand boards; has facilitated over 80 placements since inception. The organization tracks specific placements, such as Ana Badell at Rowan, Michelle Stacy at Milton's Bakery, and Dikla Treves at The Honey Pot.

Provides ongoing support to women after initial placement, contributing to their securing nearly 50 additional board roles across their careers, creating a multiplier effect.

Provides programs and forums aimed at advancing women's leadership in science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship (STEE), fostering professional growth through opportunities for learning, networking, and leadership development.

Engages in legislative lobbying and represents heavy construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry supporters to advocate for infrastructure funding, policy changes, and fair labor practices on Long Island.

Organizes and hosts legislative breakfasts and executive panels featuring government leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss infrastructure policy, labor issues, and regional development.

Negotiates, codifies, monitors, and supports the enforcement of labor/management collective bargaining agreements for the construction industry, assisting members in labor negotiations.

Conducts public relations activities through events, publications, and media outreach to promote the association, affirm member professionalism, and highlight achievements in highway construction and infrastructure.

Administers safety training programs and delivers labor and safety training services for construction industry workers across over 170 member firms in the heavy construction industry.

Supports infrastructure construction projects across Long Island, including highways, bridges, sewers, parks, public works, and private site development, contributing to thousands of construction jobs in the bi-county region.

Organizes and hosts events, panels, and networking initiatives—including the Forewomen Long Island program—to empower women, advance equity, and promote leadership in the heavy construction and transportation sectors.

Engages in activities aimed at advancing and supporting women within the legal field, including professional development and advocacy.

Organizes forums and discussions on public policy developments, including engagement with city administration officials on housing and urban development issues, to promote informed advocacy and industry leadership.

Awards annual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in real estate and related fields, with over $885,000 awarded to 189 women across 14 schools since 2004. The organization administers the scholarship program, including setting criteria, reviewing applications, and selecting recipients.

Provides annual grant funding and programming support to Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) to advance workforce development opportunities for women.

Connects women entering the real estate profession with experienced female leaders through formal and informal mentoring, career development programming, and relationship-building events such as panel discussions, cooking classes, and recreational outings. The program includes structured onboarding and long-term engagement activities for mentor-mentee pairs.

Hosts the annual Woman of the Year dinner and gala events as principal fundraising initiatives, along with special gatherings and networking events to integrate members and celebrate leadership in the field.