Women in Construction, Inc is the East Coast's premiere forum for educational and professional development, and for networking in the construction industry. The association empowers women to continue to grow and achieve success in the community with a motto of: "By Women, for Women." The intent and goal is to help women in architecture, engineering, construction, the trades, real estate, law, and consulting build skills and develop relationships that will lead to continued success. Activities include an annual conference in Washington, D.C. and other ad-hoc stewardship events. Since 2006, the conference has provided an avenue for younger women to learn from senior executives and industry professionals, and offers networking and mentoring opportunities to all attendees. More than 400 men and women attend the event each year. Representing every discipline, the attendees include general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, engineers, as well as representatives from trade associations, nonprofits, construction consulting companies and law firms from across the U.S. and Canada. Over the years, the feedback has been enthusiastic, heartfelt and consistent: The Women in Construction Conference is an incredible experience. A portion of conference proceeds will be donated to mission-aligned causes. In the past, WIC has contributed to the ACE Mentoring Program (which provides scholarship and mentorship opportunities to high school and college students pursuing careers in architecture, construction and engineering), the Grace Gold Memorial Scholarship Fund and Hard Hatted Woman. Overall, WIC has donated more than $50,000.