Social media is here to stay, but how do you prove its value to justify the resources necessary for its success? With over 164,000 engaged followers, Melinda Emerson is a well-known voice on social media and has used it to build an empire. She will share her expert tips for developing a strong audience and teach you how to convert those relationships into increased sales.

Whether you want to better brand yourself or your business, you'll leave with a new understanding of how to harness the power of social media.

Join us for a hilarious, “laugh-out-loud” musical comedy about the insane, yet universally relatable realities of the daily grind!

These Broadway Stars straight from NYC perform all over the nation helping busy professionals like you laugh at the insanity you deal with each and every day when you wake up, such as kids, spouses, nosy colleagues, incomprehensible deadlines, demanding clients…and figuring out how to balance it all.

With a special tribute to our veterans. Hear Master Sergeant Juanita Milligan, a combat-wounded veteran who will share her inspirational story of bravery and sacrifice.

This is the perfect client appreciation event to celebrate summer, because we all need to make time to laugh a little!

Whether you need funding or are looking for profitable investments, this is a panel you won't want to miss. Women currently represent just 12% of angel investors, but the face is changing, as we begin to invest in one another more frequently. Learn from these seasoned entrepreneurs and experienced investors as they share the secrets to a successful pitch and the keys to valuable investments!

Presented by Selena Rezvani
NBC, ABC & NPR Contributor, National Speaker and Author

Women don't like to "Toot their own Horn" but tactful self-promotion is a key ingredient for making your way to the C-Suite. We negotiate everyday, often without even realizing it, whether it's an important contract or a well-deserved promotion.

Join us for game-changing strategies for getting what you want, from Selena Rezvani, the best-selling author of "Pushback" and "The Next Generation of Women Leaders", and a world-renowned women's leadership consultant.

Presented by Jessica Ivins

Women now control more than 80% of consumer spending in the US, and are the primary decision-maker when it comes to choosing services and purchasing products. Additionally, they dominate social media, so clearly, they are a key demographic to take into consideration when developing your marketing strategy. Join us to gain valuable insight on how to ensure that your brand resonates with this group of influencers!

Presented by Matthew Goerke

We are inundated with information every day - constantly meeting new people, preparing for meetings, recalling facts and figures… and the list goes on. Having a good memory makes you appear more intelligent, prepared, and even indispensible in a competitive market. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn these proven strategies for remembering even the smallest details – people WILL notice!

Moderated by
Tracy Davidson,
NBC 10 Anchor

Hurdles and pushback are commonalities in today's workplace, so how do you embrace the challenges and succeed? Hard work, thick skin and strong mentors are what drove these women to lead from the top.

Michelle Lee got her start as a teller, and worked her way up the ladder through vision and persistence to become the Regional President of Wells Fargo.

Eileen McDonnell began in corporate America in an administrative position, left the field to consult and then unexpectedly returned back to corporate life, to become the CEO of Penn Mutual.

Join us for proven advice from the C-Suite, that you can put to action now, in order to accelerate your career.

Michelle Lee
NE Region President
Wells Fargo

Eileen McDonnell
President & CEO
Penn Mutual

Molly Shepard
President & CEO
The Leader's Edge

There's no question about it, males and females have very distinct communication styles, which can often times lead to misconceptions, decreased productivity and ineffective teams in the workplace.

This duo will not only be incredibly entertaining, but will also give you the tools to better understand and capitalize on gender differences in communication.

Learn these critical skills in order to achieve the desired results in both negotiations and everyday conversations.

Peter Dean
Founder & President
Leaders by Design

Presented by Sara Canuso

Did you know that within the first 7 seconds of meeting someone, we pass judgments about professional competence? Since up to 90% of communication can be non-verbal, the most powerful forms of communication are image and body language. Join us to learn how you can make a positively influential impression, strengthen your personal brand and establish credibility with everyone you meet!

Presented by Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes,
CEO of American Red Cross - Southeastern PA

Whether you want to completely switch careers or reinvent yourself in your current career, Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes? presentation will give you the tools and empowerment to plan and execute your next chess move. She began her journey as an associate attorney, then opened her own law firm, led an impressive 16-year judicial career, and is currently the CEO of one of the most renowned non-profits?now that?s the definition of transition and reinvention!

Tired of trying to sift through all of the political banter? We all know the decisions made in Washington have a huge impact, but it's diffcult to understand how those decisions actually translate to our businesses, families and lives. Join us to hear perspectives from representatives in the for-profit, non-profit and health care fields, in order to anticipate legislative changes and plan strategically.

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