Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Women in Business Conference on Nov. 5th

Packed with a powerful line up of speakers including KXLY anchor Teresa Lukens, business coach and entrepreneur Pam Stewart, and Kinderhaven executive director Phyllis Horvath, the 2009 Empowering Women in Business Conference brings education, inspiration, humor, and fun to women throughout the region on November 5th.

“We invite professional working women, business owners, and future entrepreneurs to network and build their relationships with women throughout the area,” said Marcia Phillips, chairman of the Women in Business committee hosting the event. “With a fashion show, dynamic speakers, and other women, you’ll be sure to gain valuable contacts and tips to take back to your office and home.”

How owning a business is like PMS, communicating effectively at work and home, and maintaining work/life balance with husbands, children, and full-time careers will be addressed by the line-up of speakers. There will be plenty of time for networking, laughter, and genuine girl fun at this conference.

The conference will be held at Coldwater Creek Auditorium, located at their headquarters at 1 Coldwater Creek Drive. The cost is $50 for Chamber members and $65for non-members and includes a light breakfast, lunch, and materials.

The event is hosted by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee and sponsored by diamond sponsors 95.3 KPND, Bonner County Daily Bee, Coldwater Creek, Horizon Credit Union, Horizon Northwest Home Mortgage, and The Spa at Seasons. The event is also supported by pearl sponsors First American Title Company, Pend Oreille Health Care, Pend Oreille Insurance & Financial Services, and Your Relaxation Destination.

To register or for additional information, call (208) 263-0887 or visit www.SandpointChamber.com.