Women In Business Conference Feb 18th
February 18, 2011
WHO: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Center for Women
WHAT: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Center for Women present the sixth annual Women in Business Conference the premier event for women in business. This collaborative conference will assist more than 300 local business women to advance professionally by providing networking opportunities, breakout sessions and two national keynotes speakers.
Sessions include:
Power of Leadership: The key to unlimited opportunities for your career and business starts with Leading in Stilettos – a new book by writer and television personality Nathalie Gregg. Gregg, a leadership and business strategist will share her insight on empowering women leaders, and how to put systems in place that build confidence, skill sets and opportunities for women.
Power of Service: South Carolina ranks 50th in the nation in terms of women elected to our state legislature. If you want to serve your community without the commitment of a political campaign, then state, local boards and commissions are an option you might consider. Find out what’s involved in seeking and serving on governing organizations.
- Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women
- Pennie Bingham, Senior Vice President, Business Development/Innovation, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Candy Waites, Executive Director, SC Gubernatorial Appointments Project
Power of Negotiation: One of the strengths women have in business is our willingness to negotiate to accomplish a goal for our company. One of our weaknesses is a history of failing to negotiate for what we need at that company – money, benefits, bonuses, etc. Our panel will discuss techniques you can use to negotiate for what you deserve.
- Shauna Mackenzie Heathman, Owner/CEO, Mackenzie Image Consulting
- Jane Perdue, CEO/Principal, Braithewaite Innovation Group
Rise to Power: Can you really have it all? A panel of highly successful women CEO’s will share their journey to success and offer tips on how you can step up to leadership positions.
- Tia Brewer-Footman, Owner/COO, Footman-Brewer Enterprises LLC
- Janie Sinacore-Jaberg, CEO, East Cooper Medical Center
- Suzanne Teagle, President/General Manager, WCIV-TV ABC News 4
- Cherie Tolley, CEO, Palmetto Behavioral Health
Marketing Power: Most marketing approaches fail to recognize the difference between what appeals to women and men even with 85% of all brand purchasing being made by women. Our experts will discuss the opportunities out there for women to use marketing to their best advantage whether for business or personal consumption.
- Tiffany Jonas, Principal, Aio Design
- Katie Kern, Founder, Circa PR
Power of Passion: You want to continue to build on and sustain your achievements, but sometimes it may feel like the formula for success and a nervous breakdown are one in the same. How do you perform at your best without sacrificing your health, your happiness, and your passion for life? During this talk, we will create the right mix of mindset, strength, balance, and business skills so that you can achieve amazing results in all areas of your life.
- April Goyer, Owner/President, Avancez
WHEN: Friday, February 18, 2010 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd.
CONTACT: Emily Watts, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, PR/Publications Director 843.805.3053
