SWEP-CT upcoming events

Take A Hike With SWEP-CT (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

We are pleased to invite our members to join us on an easy hike at Sleeping Giant State Park. We will meet in the parking lot at the park entrance at 5:30 PM, so that we can set out no later 5:45 PM. Our plan is to return by about 7:15 PM, before the sun sets. We look forward to seeing you again while also enjoying one of Connecticut's many beautiful state parks. For those interested, we’ll be gathering locally afterwards. Please remember to dress comfortably. In case we see inclement weather, we will email a cancellation by 3:00 on the day of the hike.

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SWEP-CT: Lunch-and-Learn: Leadership Lunch-and-Learn (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SWEP-CT invites its members to attend a lunch-and-learn session with Larisa Kottke, President and CEO of Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), one of the nation’s most programmatically diverse community leadership organizations. Grounded in LGH’s core pillars of effective teams—psychological safety, shared purpose, and clear expectations—this session will explore how women’s leadership strengths show up in real-world settings. Together, we’ll dig into the courage leadership requires: clarifying values, embracing vulnerability, and building trust across teams and sectors. Larisa will also draw on proven leadership practices to offer practical tools for strengthening your voice, supporting others, and leading with greater confidence in complex environments.

Larisa holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master of Public Administration from University of Connecticut. She is a graduate of LGH’s Quest Program and a recipient of 40 Under Forty honors from both the Hartford Business Journal and Connecticut Magazine. Since joining LGH in 2017, she has advanced through multiple leadership roles, bringing a strategic and collaborative approach to developing, connecting, and inspiring leaders across sectors.

Non-members are invited to join the program as well for a registration fee of $15. If you join SWEP-CT prior to the event, this fee will be waived.

You will receive the meeting log-in information with your registration confirmation. Please remember to copy the meeting log-in information into your calendar event reminder prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you then!

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SWEP-CT Quarterly Social (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

We’re excited to invite our members to our second quarterly networking social, hosted at BL Companies office in Meriden, CT. As the seasons change, so will our venue. Host locations will rotate for future events.

Join us for another relaxed and welcoming evening focused on meaningful conversations, new connections, and continued community-building. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a refreshing break after the workday, this gathering is the perfect way to welcome the season. Bring your curiosity, your business cards, and your best conversation starters as we shake off winter and enjoy a fun, memorable evening together. A variety of light snacks and beverages will be served.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Parking available around the building
Please enter through the glass doors at the rear of building