WGF Announces “Women Greening Pittsburgh” honorees

The Women and Girls Foundation annual gala celebration honoring “Women Greening Pittsburgh” is to be held Saturday, November 19th at the August Wilson Center for African-American Culture. View the list of accomplished women who have been nominated for the Women Greening Pittsburgh award. Learn more about “Women Greening Pittsburgh”.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Heather Arnet was asked by BizChicks to reflect on the White House’s Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, August 26th, the Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Newsmaker: Heather Arnet

Newsmaker: Heather Arnet. By Bill Zlatos, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Women with Assets Demand Inclusive Company Boards

Women with Assets Demand Inclusive Company Boards by Heather Arnet published by Women’s Enews

How to End Poverty

“How to End Poverty: A Call for Increased investment in the Economic Stability of African American Women” an Op-Ed by WGF CEO Heather Arnet and Board Chair Emeritus Mildred Morrison, published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Women and Children First, Not Women and Children Overboard

Women and Children First, Not Women and Children Overboard. By Heather Arnet, published by BizChicks.org

Teens weigh in on gender wage gap

Teens weigh in on gender wage gap … Our teens’ responses to the following questions follow: Why do you think awage gap exists? How do you feel about gender in the workplace? …

Closer look at women board members from companies honored by Women and Girls Foundation

Closer look at women board members from companies honored by Women and Girls Foundation “In just a few years, we’ve been able to move the needle,” said Heather Arnet, CEO of the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania. …

Pa. Treasurer Robert McCord advances issue of women on corporate boards

Pa. Treasurer Robert McCord advances issue of women on corporate boards Since taking office in 2009, McCord said he has begun a number of initiatives to … An earlier version of this story misspelled Heather Arnet’s name.

Pennsylvania seeks to increase women in boardroom

Pennsylvania seeks to increase women in boardroom McCord was in Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday with Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania CEO Heath Arnet to recognize companies that have at …