Women Construction Owners & Executives
WCOE DMV connects women construction owners and executives across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to the relationships, knowledge, and collective voice that move businesses—and the industry—forward.
Opportunity does not stop at a jurisdictional line. WCOE DMV connects the District, Maryland, and Virginia so members can build relationships and share insight across one interconnected construction market.
Four ways WCOE DMV turns connection into opportunity and regional momentum.
Build trusted relationships with women owners, executives, and decision-makers throughout the DMV construction market.
Learn from peers, exchange practical insight, and strengthen the leadership and business skills that move companies forward.
Add your voice to conversations and policy priorities affecting women-owned and women-led construction businesses.
Show up, contribute, and help shape a stronger regional community through events, spotlights, partnerships, and service.
A stronger industry starts with women who are connected, visible, and heard.
Meet peers, share ideas, and join the conversations shaping construction across the region.
Join Party For A Cure for an afternoon on the waterfront supporting Maryland children and adults affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
Join WCOE California for its second Topgolf event of 2026, bringing members and women across the construction industry together for an evening of networking, connection, and fun. Events are planned for both Northern and Southern California, with additional venue and registration details to be announced.
Meet the women and companies shaping construction across the region.
The Barbour Group · Karen Barbour, Founder
Karen Barbour’s journey to becoming National President of Women Construction Owners & Executives was not the result of a single milestone. It was the natural next step in a career defined by service, advocacy, and a commitment to opening doors for others.
Read the story
Parkway Solutions LLC · Erica Jablonsky, Co-Founder | WCOE DMV Advisory Board Member
For Erica Jablonsky, construction has always been about more than projects. It is about people, relationships, and creating the connections that help businesses—and the women leading them—grow.
Read the storyWCOE membership begins with WCOE National. Once you join, activate your WCOE DMV access to connect locally across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
