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United Way of Pioneer Valley Women’s Leadership Council to Meet

SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) will hold its Membership Meeting and New Year’s Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. at the UMass Center in Springfield.

Allison Werder, president of MassLive.com, will be the event’s featured speaker. During her time at MassLive, it has grown into the second-largest news website in the state. Previously, she worked for Time Inc.’s Money and People magazines, and was chief marketing officer at Parade Media.

WLC membership offers an opportunity to network with local women business leaders, share ideas, create events, support meaningful initiatives, and offer valuable skills and expertise to support WLC initiatives. This meeting will welcome new members, and a pinning ceremony will be held.