WEBA's 5th Annual Women in Business: International Women’s Day Celebration

Celebrate the Strength, Resilience, and Boundless Potential of Women.

Join the West End Business Association (WEBA) as we honor the incredible women shaping our community. This year, we explore leadership through the lens of Love, Empathy, Service In-Action, and Caring. It is an evening dedicated to those who lead with a heart for service and a commitment to others.

• Keynote Speaker:We are honored to announce that Mayor Alyia Gaskins will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker.
• Moderator: Jennifer Ayers, Executive Director of ALIVE! and a WEBA Board Member, will serve as our moderator.

• Mary Lee Anderson, Executive Director, Senior Services of Alexandria
• Marion Brunken, Executive Director, Volunteer Alexandria
• Brooke Sydnor Curran, Keynote Speaker, President & CEO, Move2Learn
• Martha Carucci, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Collective
• Barbara McLaughlin, Executive Director, The Child & Family Network Centers
• Brandi Yee, Chief Program Officer, ACT for Alexandria

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Where: The Garden ALX | Building Momentum
• • 5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C, Alexandria, VA 22304

What to Expect:

• Empowering Conversation: Insights from local non-profit leaders
• Nonprofit & Women-Owned Business Showcase: Meet the organizations making a real difference in Alexandria.
• High-Level Networking: Connect with entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Food & Drinks: Enjoy local refreshments as we celebrate together.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Garden Alexandria, 5380 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, United States

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