The Society of Women Environmental Professionals was started in 1995.


The National Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) incorporated and held its first Board meeting on January 6, 2003 and elected a Board of Directors and officers.
 
National SWEP is a national non-profit professional association of persons involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy. Members include attorneys, consulting scientists and engineers, non-profit organizations, students, educators, government employees, and the regulated community.
 
The purpose of National SWEP is to support the goals of the existing SWEP chapters and encourage the establishment of new SWEP chapters in other communities. SWEP's goals include encouragement of education and professional development, exchange of substantive information and work experiences, networking, and public service.
 
If you have any questions about National SWEP or any of the SWEP chapters, please contact Sonya Ward, National SWEP Chair at 215-375-8234. More information about the four SWEP chapters can be found at Other Chapters.

The Society of Women Environmental Professionals of Greater Philadelphia

SWEP is a national non-profit professional association of women involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy. Our Philadelphia Chapter serves as a resource for members in the Philadelphia region, providing opportunities for professional development through educational programming, social events, mentoring, and public service.

Annual Speed Networking Event

When:  Thursday, June 14, 2012
 
Times:  5:30 – 6:00  Registration and Mingling
            5:45 – 6:30  Brewery Tours (several groups, approximately 15 minutes per tour) and continued Networking          
            6:30 - 8:00  Speed Networking
            8:00 – 8:30  Networking
 
Location: Manayunk Brewery (http://www.manayunkbrewery.com/)
               4120 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127
 
Cost: Members: $25 ($20 – if preregistered and payment postmarked by June 5th)
           Non-Members: $35 ($30 - if preregistered and payment postmarked by June 5th)
           Non-Members Joining SWEP (Philadelphia, NJ, or Joint): FREE (must bring membership fee to the event)
           Cash or check accepted.
 
SWEP of Greater Philadelphia presents an evening of great networking opportunities and great beverages.  This year’s event will be held at the Manayunk Brewing Company and will include the first drink of your choice (beer, wine, or well mixed drink), a tour of the brewery, Hors d’œuvres, unlimited soft drinks/coffee/tea, and door prizes.  In addition to all that you will get a chance to socialize in a relaxed and fun atmosphere while you participate in speed networking. 
 
Don’t forget a stack of your business cards to hand out to new colleagues, potential connections, and of course for door prizes! 
 
Please RSVP for this event at the following link - http://tinyurl.com/swep061412 by June 5th. Contact SWEP Programs Committee member Carrie Lohrmann at carrie.lohrmann@obg.com or 484-804-7247 with questions.
 
For the preregistration discount, please send checks made payable to SWEP Greater Philadelphia to:
Nicole Moshang, Esquire
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
401 City Avenue, Suite 500
Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004

Parking:
Shurs Lane Lot: Located on Shurs Lane between Main Street & Cresson Street.

4000 Lot: Located on Main Street on the Schuylkill River side of the road marked with an American Flag across from “Star Finder”.
Free parking Monday through Thursday after 6pm.

Public Transportation
The “Manayunk” stop on the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail line is a 0.5 mile or 10 minute walk from the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant.  Main Street Manayunk or the Schuylkill River trail along the canal are both nice routes for the 10 minute walk.
One block from Main Street #61 Bus Route from Center City, stops all along Main Street.

Future Programs:

June 20, 2011 (9:00 am to 2:00 pm) –  PA DEP Regulatory Update Meeting and SWEP Greater Philadelphia Annual Business Meeting, PADEP Southeast Regional Office, Norristown, PA