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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bay Path University announced that award-winning journalist\, author\, and television personality Hoda Kotb will be the keynote speaker at the 28th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC)\, taking place in Springfield. \n \nMost well-known as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ \nToday\nand co-host of \nToday with Hoda & Jenna\n\, Kotb joined \nToday\nas a co-host of the fourth hour in 2008\, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford\, and recently retired from the show after 17 years\, during which time she received several Emmy Awards for her work. \n \nA New York Times bestselling author\, Kotb has written eight books and continues to host the popular podcast “Making Space with Hoda Kotb.” \nThe WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amelia Rose Earhart\, a pilot\, author\, and reporter who\, inspired by her namesake\, circumnavigated the globe in a single-engine aircraft. Earhart has 15 years of experience as a helicopter and breaking-news reporter in Denver and Los Angeles\, has sent numerous teenage girls to flight school during her 10-year tenure as president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation\, and hosts a tech podcast focused on the future of AI in business. \nThis year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and coaches\, including Shira Abel\, a lecturer at the University of California\, Berkeley\, who taps into her experience working with companies such as Siemens\, Samsung\, AXA\, and Allianz to speak about navigating the complexities of modern business and the impact biases and expectations have on success. \nIn addition\, the WLC will welcome Jackie Glenn\, former chief diversity officer at Fortune 500 EMC Corp. and founder and CEO of Glenn Solutions\, where she partners with executives to reimagine organizational practices and implement strategies such as cultural assessments\, executive coaching\, and advisory services to foster thriving\, innovative workplaces. An instructor at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education\, Glenn continues her mission to equip leaders with the tools to succeed through her work in the school’s Women Leaders: Advancing Together program. \nFor further information on the conference\, sponsorship opportunities\, and ticket sales\, visit baypath.edu/wlc
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/womens-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Education / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Sip\, Bid & Boogie
DESCRIPTION:The WillPower Foundation\, a source of support for Western Mass. individuals and families with different abilities\, announced its new spring fundraiser\, Sip\, Bid & Boogie. This event will take place at the Jupiter Club in Easthampton mill building\, offering an evening of entertainment\, community\, and philanthropy. Sip\, Bid & Boogie will be a swanky soirée featuring handcrafted cocktails from the Jupiter Club\, elevated bites by Blue Door Gatherings\, live music by Mister Brilliant\, and a silent art auction showcasing a diverse collection of artwork from artists of all abilities. The event will be emceed by the legal duo Ryan Alekman and Rob DiTusa\, corporate donors who have supported WillPower since its inception. They will guide guests through an evening of fun\, surprises\, and a celebration of community. The art auction is a reflection of the WillPower Foundation’s mission to celebrate unique talents and different abilities. The collection will feature paintings\, sculptures\, digital art\, mixed media\, and more. Tickets cost $60 per person\, $100 for two tickets\, or $400 for a party pack of eight. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $15\,000\, offering local businesses the opportunity to align their brand with a nonprofit making a tangible impact. Additionally\, the WillPower Foundation is accepting donations of artwork for the silent auction. To purchase tickets\, donate art\, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, visit www.willpowerfoundation.org or email info@willpowerfoundation.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/sip-bid-boogie/
LOCATION:Jupiter Club\, 116 Pleasant St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Charity / Fundraiser
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