If you were thinking about skipping the Beaver County Women’s Conference this year, here are 5 great reasons to change your mind!
This year’s sessions include:
Are You Getting What You Pay For?
Presented by: Mary Bach
Consumer Advocate
Do you ever feel “ripped off” in the marketplace? Do you understand Pennsylvania’s amusing and confusing sales tax applications? When you pump a gallon of gas, how do you know that a gallon is what you received? Have you noticed that packages are shrinking the amount of product we get for the prices we pay? When selecting merchandise, do you have to hunt for the price? Have you ever been overcharged at the scanner checkout register? Your shopping trips will never be the same after this entertaining and educational presentation packed with important consumer information.
Two Fries Short of a Happy Meal
Presented by: Rebecca Christeson
Rebecca Christeson owner of Christeson & Associates, personal and professional development training with a twist, has been able to successfully educate, inspire and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds and work levels throughout the country as a result of her personal integrity, zany sense of humor, creative formats, program quality and genuine love of people. On a personal note … As a busy wife and mother of two blazing-their-trails to college kids, Rebecca lives by her personal motto … “Passionately INHALE life and EXHALE gratefulness!”©
Are You Smarter Than a Stockbroker?
Presented by: Terri Davis
Let’s have fun with answering trivia that only ladies may know…how about stumping a Stock Broker with our knowledge? For every question that the ladies win, the Stock Broker (Brian) will educate us on a term used in investing. Let’s all learn from each other! Attendees will receive a booklet from Merrill Lynch that is designed to be a tool that will help you organize your financial life, and have all your information in one place. Oh, and there will also be prizes for those who prove to be smarter than the Stock Broker!
Women in Politics
Presented by: Theresa Ferris-Dukovich, Esq.
Law Offices of Theresa Ferris-Dukovich
This lecture focuses on the pursuit of “non-traditional” female positions. The information will be academic and personal. The lecture has an “academic” component which deals with the hurdles caused by gender association and the challenge of overcoming it. The debated “heresthetics” issue will also be discussed, as it is a key factor in the democratic presidential race. Finally, Theresa will share her personal experiences of running for the position of District Attorney.
Chance Meetings and Accidental Entrepreneurs
Presented by: Felicia Mycyk
How many times have you been in a situation
that you could have or should have gotten the contact information from
someone you met at an event, conference, or chance meeting? Learn to look at networking not as difficult or awkward, but as productive and fun while seeing the bigger picture of Networking in person.
Participants will also discover how to start a Home business on a budget. Need extra income or you’re in-between jobs? The unexpected happened; now you have to make life work for you! Find out about legitimate businesses you
can start from home.
How To Create Your Social Media Plan – In 8 Easy Steps!
Presented by Holly Maust
If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now on how to start using social media, this is your workshop! I’ll share with you my 8 easy steps for you to become a social media ninja! You will learn about how to use Twitter, Facebook (fan page), Flickr and other major social media channels. You’ll walk away with knowing how to put a plan together, what tools you should use and how to engage in the space.
The Latest Advances in Healthcare
Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC
A representative from Magee-Women’s Hospital will be speaking about the latest state-of-the-art technology for diagnosis and treatment in women’s health. Additionally, the next generation of minimally-invasive surgical robots, the da Vinci Si Surgical System will be available for “test drives”.
