PAVING THE WAY: Women in Business 2024 will feature regional keynote speakers and growth activities dedicated to helping you and your business perform personally and professionally. 
 

SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers:

		Marjorie Boafo Appiah, fondly known as Marjy Marj, is an author, management consultant, visionary, and social change advocate. An author of 8 books, she has been featured in national media, and recognized locally and globally for her acumen, wit, community work, and advocacy. In addition to her business and literary contributions, Marjy Marj is the host of the globally ranked "Humanity Chats" podcast, where she engages in dialogues about the human experience. Her work as a consultant, community leader, writer, and podcast host, seeks to promote opportunity, understanding, empathy, and unity. She has served on the boards of the Spartanburg Regional Foundation, the Charles Lea Center Foundation, and as Chair for the Hub City Writers Project. She also served as the Education Chair for Women Giving Spartanburg, a Board of Trustee at Spartanburg Day School and was the inaugural chair of the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee. An avid supporter of literacy and sports, she attended the Universities of Ghana, Baltimore, and Duke University.
		Cindy Kelly graduated from Gardner Webb University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management. She is an Honors Graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA). As part of the community, Cindy is part of the Spartanburg County Foundation Grants Committee, Development Board member for the Chapman Cultural Center, a member of the USC Upstate Foundation Capital Development Board and board member of Women Giving for Spartanburg; currently serving as Chair of the Grants committee. She is past President and Board Member of the Spartanburg and Greenville Estate Planning Councils, past Chair and Board Member of the South Carolina Bankers Trust Committee, past President and current Board Member of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg, and former Board Chair for the Hope Center for Children. Cindy is a graduate of Leadership Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Regional Hospital System, Regional Fellows Program.

Panelists:

DeAndria Hardy Executive Director / Founder, Battle Betty Foundation	Cheryl Lang President, Tindall Corporation	Shelley Wildenstein Owner, Signs & Designs	Stinson Ferguson Assistant Municipal Judge, City of Greenville Vice President, J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

NETWORKING SPONSOR

		As a corporate entertainer and trainer, Lauren helps take corporate events from "meh" to "memorable." She is a keynote speaker and corporate emcee and humorist, providing interactive entertainment, keynote presentations and public speaking skills training. Lauren is the Founder and CEO of Ansley Corporate Entertainment and Instructor of the Women’s Stand-Up Comedy Class in Charlotte, NC.

AGENDA

SPONSORS

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GOLD SPONSORS:

DRAEXLMAIER
PINNACLE PARTNERSHIP
FOUNDERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION



SILVER SPONSORS:

Authentic Leadership Coaching
Keurig Dr Pepper
Morgan Square Hospitality
Park National Bank
Secondary Solutions
Spartanburg Community College
USC Upstate
Walmart

 
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Contact Hope Howard for more information: hhoward@onespartanburginc.com