What: A full day of local speakers, networking, and more
When: Friday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Flander’s Hotel in Ocean City
On Friday, March 8, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 19th Annual Women in Business Conference, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Flander’s Hotel. The theme of this year’s conference focuses on “Stewardship: Leading with Purpose, Nurturing Success” with a dynamic agenda of speakers including:
- U.S. Coast Guard Training Officer Commander Amanda Denning
- Thomas Piratzky; Executive Director, Cape Regional Foundation
- Lauren Crenshaw; Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Atlantic, Cape May and Camden Counties
This year the conference is dedicated in the memory of Barbara St. Clair, who was a founding member of the Women in Business Conference, served on the Chamber Board, the Cape Women’s Resource Fund for decades and was named a Trustee to Cape Regional Health System.
The conference also features a panel discussion entitled “From Inspiration to Action: Cultivating Stewardship, Giving, and Paying It Forward in Our Lives” moderated by Amy Mahon, featuring Dr. Pat Gentile, President, Cape May County Women’s Commission, Fran Wise, Director of Development, Avanzar, Claire T. Galiano, Executive Director, Coalition Against Rape & Abuse (CARA) and Dorrie Papademetriou, Designer, MudGirls Studios. The focus of the panel will discuss the journey from individual inspiration to tangible actions related to stewardship, giving, and paying it forward.
The date of this year’s conference falls on March 8th, which is International Women’s Day and according to Amy Mahon, Chairwoman of the Chamber, “We are very excited to hold our Women In Business Conference on International Women’s Day because we see our business community and Chamber membership becoming more diverse every day. This conference is all about supporting each other and we are proud to tie into this momentous day of celebrating all women around the world.”
Tickets are $65 for Chamber members and $95 for Non-Members. Registration, networking, and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m. To register, visit www.capemaycountychamber.com/womeninbusiness.com or email events@cmcchamber.com.
This conference is proudly presented in partnership with the Chamber by the 1st Bank of Sea Isle City and OceanFirst Bank. Any other business interested in joining as a sponsor is welcome.
About the Women in Business Conference:
Since 2005, the Cape May County Chamber has offered the Women In Business Conference as an opportunity to encourage and empower professional women through current educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities. Over the past eighteen years this event has grown in popularity and purpose. Although few men take advantage of the opportunity to attend, they are welcome as it is believed that a healthy work environment is best served with a balance of both male and female co-workers.
