Women In Business Conference - February 2012

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Women team up again this year to present the 7th Annual Women in Business Conference. This premier conference for women in the Lowcountry integrates women business owners and professionals into mainstream networks and expands their business opportunities by providing direct access to other successful business leaders in the tri-county region.

Friday, February 24
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Omar Shrine Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant
Cost: $75 Chamber/C4W Members,
$100 Non-Members (Cancellation Policy)

Emcee: Laura Harris, WCIV ABCNews4

Agenda:
Keynote: Charlotte Beers – I’d Rather Be in Charge
This is a legendary business leader’s roadmap for achieving power, pride and joy at work. Beers has served as chairman of two worldwide advertising agencies, been an Undersecretary of State, and was the first woman to appear on the cover of Fortune magazine. She will offer sophisticated guidance as an inside source who has been in the trenches. Get concrete, step-by-step solutions to the serious issues facing working women today. Beers will also be available to sign copies of her new book I’d Rather Be in Charge. Emerging Business Opportunities: Economic growth potential within the tri-county area Speed Networking: Bring plenty of business cards Improvising in Business exercise: Use comedy and improvisational skills to improve communication Diversity and Women CEOs: Learn how to release the CEO in you Lowcountry Business Resources: Overcome challenges and explore regional opportunities Digital Revolution: Pick up great tips, resources and strategies Power-Up Contest Awards

For additional assistance or information, contact Mary Dickerson at 843.805.3089 or mdickerson@charlestonchamber.org.

Title Sponsor:


Gold Sponsors:
Kirkman Broadcasting Inc.
Comcast Business Class
Cumulus Broadcasting
Apex Broadcasting
Clear Channel Communications
WCIV ABC News 4

Silver Sponsors:
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
The Little Black Book for Every Busy Woman
Morris Financial Concepts

Bronze Sponsors:
Cantey Technology Consulting
Charleston Wedding Studio
AT&T
Laura Olsen Imagery
East Coast AP Marketing
Charleston County Procurement Department

Culinary Showcase:
Fork Fine Gourmet Catering
Dine with Sal Restaurant Group
Laura Alberts Tasteful Options
Giuseppi's Catering Company
Ladles Homemade Soups
Charleston Cookie Company
Verde
All NAT-U-RAL Smoothies and Healthbar
Krispy Kreme
Dish & Design Catering and Events
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Gourmet Bay Catering
Costco
Piggly Wiggly
Coastal Coffee Roasters

Member Price: 75

Guest Price: 100

Event Page: http://CharlestonSCCOC.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1304

Organized by:

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

4500 Leeds Avenue

Suite 100

North Charleston, SC 29405