 March 23, 2010 at Massasoit Community College |
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Join business and professional women from throughout the region at the fourth annual all-day educational conference for women and presented by women – Elements for Excellence – offered by the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce with the generous support of HarborOne. The Conference Center at Massasoit, located near the main campus of Massasoit Community College in Brockton, is the site for the March 23rd, 2010, conference. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: First Lady of the Commonwealth Diane Patrick LUNCHEON SPEAKER: Founder of Effective Networking, Inc. Diane Darling ENTREPRENEURIAL ROUNDTABLE: President & CEO of Morton Hospital & Medical Center Maureen Bryant, founder of Pet Recess Julia Dixon, and founder of the Happy Wednesday Foundation Joanie Winberg This day of networking opportunities also includes a continental breakfast, three educational workshops with a choice of three courses in each, luncheon, and complimentary wine and cheese reception. The cost of the event is $129 and includes all meals, gift bags, door prizes and free, convenient parking. Please register by March 10. Premier Sponsor: HarborOne Credit Union Entrepreneurship Roundtable Sponsor: The Community Bank Corporate Supporter: Morton Hospital & Medical Center Friends of the Conference: Bridgewater Savings and Taunton Federal Credit Union Hosted By: Massasoit Community College MORNING SESSION: 7:30 – 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8 – 8:15 a.m. WELCOME: Dr. Charles Wall, President, Massasoit Community College INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jean Scarborough, President, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce 8:15 – 9 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: First Lady of the Commonwealth, Diane Patrick  Diane Patrick has her own record of excellence and distinguished professional and public service. A lawyer, teacher, mother and active member of her community, Mrs. Patrick has extensive experience in many walks of life. 9:05 – 10 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSION I 1) The Cost of Domestic Violence on your Bottom Line: Learn how to define domestic and sexual violence and how they relate to your employees. Know the warning signs, what to do when someone discloses and why some people do not report. Learn how to address physical safety through safety planning and restraining order options. Find out the real cost to your company’s bottom line in terms of missed work, decreased productivity and added healthcare costs. Amanda Nelson, Development & Public Relations Associate, New Hope, Inc. Annie Schwehm, Director of Community Services, New Hope, Inc. 2) The Best Request: What you need to know to get the financing your company needs. Joan Richards, Vice President of Commercial Lending, HarborOne Credit Union 3) Recharge and Rejuvenate Your Life: Lighten up! Add Fun! Love Life! Join Joanie for a fun-filled experience that provides a lifelong impact! Her guidance and insights enhance productivity, performance and unity. Joanie Winberg, founder and CEO, The Happy Wednesday Foundation 10:05 – 11 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSION II 4) Career Choices in Changing Times: In today’s economic climate, you cannot afford to be plagued with doubt about the skills you have to offer and you can’t afford to be uninformed about career planning. Sometimes, a job change happens by choice. Sometimes, you don’t have an option. In either case, it’s important to be prepared for opportunities. Career change advice, suggestions, tips and resources (such as the local career center) will be discussed. Brenda Francis, Career Center Director, Greater New Bedford and Wareham Career Centers 5) Being Heard the Way You Want To Be: At professional meetings, do you present novel ideas only to have them ascribed to someone else? Do you find that you make an important point, but no one listens? Do you share your ideas through presentations that the committee ignores or pulls apart? Learn the presentation skills that entice people to listen to your ideas, believe in you as a professional, follow your advice and support the outcomes you desire. Deanna Yameen, Dean of Arts & Humanities, Massasoit Community College 6) Managing the Generational Mix at Home and Work: This program will focus on balancing work and home and understanding the values of the five different generations. Explore opportunities to engage each generation and how to effectively manage the multi-generational mix both at work and at home. Carole Martyn, Vice President, Training and Development, HarborOne Credit Union  11:05 – 11:50 a.m. LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Diane Darling, author and founder, Effective Networking, Inc. 11:50 – 1 p.m. LUNCH, MINI CHAIR MASSAGES by Mary Barry Massage Therapy and BOOK SIGNING by Diane Darling 1: 05 – 2 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION III 7) Aspects of Success and Biggest Mistakes of Entrepreneurs: This workshop will include a discussion of the most important aspects of success and the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make, and provide ideas for entrepreneurs to reposition or jumpstart their businesses. You will learn how to sell and market, how to position yourself, how and who to hire, and how to evaluate your business and encourage innovation. Dr. Shannon Donovan, Associate Professor and Co-Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Bridgewater State College 8) Take Control of your Financial Future: Figure out where you stand financially and where you want to be by learning the biggest mistakes investors make and how to avoid them. Kathryn Johnson, Branch Supervisor and Investment Officer, Rockland Trust 9) Conflict Resolution in YOUR Workplace: Learn the skills that will assist you in navigating your way through challenging situations. Maureen Thayer, Dean of Students, Massasoit Community College Terri Siereveld, Mediation Trainer & Practitioner 2:05 – 3:05 p.m. ENTREPRENEURIAL ROUNDTABLE Sponsored by The Community Bank  Featuring: Maureen Bryant, President & CEO, Morton Hospital & Medical Center Joanie Winberg, Founder and CEO, the Happy Wednesday Foundation and the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children  Julia Dixon – Founder and Owner, Pet RecessFacilitated by Sheryl Walsh, Senior Vice President, The Community Bank  3:05 – 3:15 p.m. INTRODUCTION OF SPONSORS 3:15 – 4 p.m. WINE & CHEESE NETWORKING RECEPTION |
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CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE 7:30-8:00 AM 8:00-8:15 AM 9:05-10 AM 10:05-11 AM 11:05-11:50 AM 11:50-1:00 PM 1:05-2 PM 2:05-3:05 PM 3:05-3:15 PM 3:15-4:00 PM |
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