PROGRESS: Women in Business 2023
PROGRESS: Women in Business 2023 will feature regional keynote speakers and growth activities dedicated to helping you and your business perform with personally and professionally.
SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers:
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Bea Wray has dazzled audiences for 20 years speaking about entrepreneurship, leadership, and women in business. She is the author of Barnes and Noble bestseller What an MBA Taught Me...But My Kids Made Me Learn. Bea is the Co-Founder of the Millennial Women Network empowering and mentoring women in 24 countries. She has launched several high-tech and non-tech companies. |
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With a doctorate in Management and Decision Science, Dr. Gail Awan has dedicated her life to serving the underrepresented. She has worked with various organizations, including ten years leading AmeriCorps' City Year program in Columbia. Since beginning her tenure at ULUS, Awan has participated in leadership programs, including The Riley Institute's Diversity Leaders Initiative, Prisma Health's Medical Scholars, and Leadership Spartanburg. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the SC New Play Festival and REEM Greenville Board of Directors. |
Panelists:
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Ann Angermeier
Executive Director, Upstate Workforce Board |
Pontheolla Abernathy
Co-Owner, Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens |
Sheila Snoddy, PhD Social Entrepreneur and Community Builder |
Sims Bouwmeester
President and Founder, Launch Something
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Activity Leaders and Host:
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| Leah Blanton Business Development, Find Great People |
Dr. Julie Jones Associate Professor of Education; Director of Student Teaching, Converse University |
Ali Ellison Team Lead, Spartanburg Regional Corporate Health |
Nancy Whitworth Economic Advisor, OneSpartanburg, Inc. |
WHY PROGRESS?
- To improve or develop over a period of time
- To make progress
- To go forward in time
AGENDA
8:30 AM Welcome Session | with Nancy Whitworth
8:45 AM Keynote 1: Professional PROGRESS | with Bea Wray
9:30 AM Networking Activity* | with Leah Blanton
9:45 AM Short Break
10:00 AM Keynote 2: Personal PROGRESS | with Dr. Gail Awan
10:45 AM Brunch
11:20 AM Play Break | with Dr. Julie Jones
11:35 AM Mindfulness Activity | with April Hart and Ali Ellison
11:50 AM Local PROGRESS | A Small Business Panel with
Ann Angermeier
Pontheolla Abernathy
Sheila Snoddy
Sims Bouwmeester
12:30 PM Closing Session | with Nancy Whitworth
KEYNOTES
Professional Progress can be defined by many things: title, salary, responsibility, recognition, learning new skills... But in a fast pace world and ever changing industries, it is important to reflect on your professional aspirations and charting key steps along this path.
Presented by: Bea Wray, Author, Entrepreneur, and Keynote Speaker
Keynote 2: Personal PROGRESS
Often married with Professional PROGRESS, Personal PROGRESS is improving on those areas that we've identified as important. These can include things like physical/mental health, spiritual development, improving relationships and one's connectivity, honing hobbies, and more. This keynote aims to state the importance of independently co-developing professional and personal PROGRESS.
Presented by: Dr. Gail Awan, President & CEO, Urban League of the Upstate
SPONSORS
PRESENTED BY:
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
GOLD SPONSORS:
DRAEXLMAIER
PINNACLE PARTNERSHIP
SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SILVER SPONSORS:
Authentic Leadership Coaching
Morgan Square Hospitality
Park National Bank
Secondary Solutions
Siemens Industry, Inc.
USC Upstate
Walmart
Promote your business by sponsoring this event!
Contact Hope Howard for more information: hhoward@onespartanburginc.com
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 7, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Location
1881 Event Hall
805 Spartan Blvd.
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Fees/Admission
Members: $65.00
Non-Members: $85.00
Contact Information
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