A TOOLKIT FOR YOUR FUTUREMarriott

Greensboro, NC

Annual State Convention

NORTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS &PROFESSIONAL WOMEN‘S CLUBS, INC. PRESENTS

B L U E P R I N T F O R S U C C E S S

Greensboro/High-Point Airport

June 21-22, 2013

Pearls and Pitfalls – Women in Business Gain insights into starting and owning your own business. Learn from experienced founders during this exciting panel, moderated by Nikol Murphy.

Jenny Fulton - Miss Jenny’s Pickles Ashlee Furr - Miss Jenny’s Pickles Marty Hamed - Outer Banks Management Nikol Murphy - Talking Moose Media Darlene Pearson - Volvo IT Cindy Wilson - Artwear Embroidery

Business and Professional Women: A History Ashley Maria

Producer and Director

Winner of the 2010 Direc-tors Guild of America Award, Ashley Maria will debut a documentary she created honoring the legacy and the future of BPW/NC.

Building BPW’s Future Together This panel, moderated by Ms. Riibner-Cady, will expand your leadership skills and provide valuable knowledge needed to grow your organization.

Andrea Buschur - Metropolitan BPW Brie Handgraaf - Rocky Mount BPW Laura Hartwick - BPW/Raleigh Marie Moore - Pembroke BPW Marsha Riibner-Cady - Virginia Dare BPW

BLUEPRINT FOR

SUCCESS A TOOLKIT FOR YOUR FUTURE

If you want to expand your network, enhance your professional skills, and explore new ideas, then you have found the right place. This two-day event includes dynamic speakers, interesting stories, and thought provoking discussions. Learn more about yourself and what Business and Professional Women (BPW/NC) can do for you. You can’t miss one moment of this event!

FRIDAY EVENTS

Findings on the Economic Status of Women in North Carolina: A Blueprint for Change

Mary Williams-Stover Assistant Director NC Council for Women Women are vulnerable to many challenges such as poverty, wage gaps, and un-employment. You will be enlightened.

I See You Stories and Song by Donalja James Known as “The Voiceness”, Ms. James will share her story of tragedy, triumph, and achievement.

FRIDAY EVENTS

Strengthen Our Community, Strengthen Ourselves: Blueprint for Success in North Carolina

Hear the latest information from the foremost leaders in women’s advocacy from across North Carolina.

Jina Dhillon, J.D. (Mod.) - NC Women United Beth Froehling, J.D. - NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Alison Kiser, M.S.W. - Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina Charity Magnuson - NC Stop Human Trafficking Roberta Madden - RATIFY ERA-NC Pat Orrange - NC Women Matter

Taking Risks to Gain Success Susan Alt, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Volvo Group North America

Learn how taking risks can bring great success to your career and personal life. Take a leap and expand your horizons.

SATURDAY EVENTS

Smartin-Up Your Professionalism for Success

Sindy Martin

Expand your skills by developing

an understanding of proper image and

protocol to improve your professionalism.

SATURDAY EVENTS