2010 Archives
Business Women’s Forum
HARRISBURG (March 24, 2010) --The Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce have announced the 16th annual Business Women's Forum to be held on Monday, April 12th, 2010. The event will take place at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. In addition to the three hosting Chambers, this event is supported by Gettysburg Adams Area, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg Area, and York County Chambers of Commerce.
This one-day annual event combines inspirational speakers, business exhibits and breakout sessions on professional topics such as effective communication, time management, mentoring, women in politics and leadership. It will not only assist women in developing their professional skills and business contacts, but will also promote personal growth through tremendous networking opportunities.
The Business Women's Forum Steering Committee is proud to announce Colette Carlson as the keynote luncheon speaker for the event. Colette Carlson, M.A., has delivered inspirational programs within North America on communication, balance, sales and negotiation and to audiences as far away as Cape Town, South Africa. Whether she's opening for Suze Orman in a sold-out crowd of 3500 women or sharing strategies in house at Fortune 100 companies to include Microsoft, Boeing, PepsiCo, Cisco and ExxonMobil, Colette brings her cutting-edge content, charismatic delivery and incredible sense of humor to every program to help others increase their power, influence and effectiveness in both their professional and personal lives.
"We are, once again, proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Business Women's Forum," stated Bob Marquette, President & CEO of Members 1st Federal Credit Union. "Members 1st is committed to supporting the businesses and community organizations involved in the event. The Forum creates the platform to allow attendees to network with powerful, dynamic business women and community leaders. We also strongly encourage our own staff to attend."
The mission of the Business Women's Forum is to provide opportunities for business women of all professional levels to network and create business contacts and develop additional leadership skills in a motivational and supportive environment.
Some of the event's sponsors this year include Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Holy Spirit Health System, PNC Bank, Unique Limousine and Highmark Blue Shield.
If you would like information on sponsorship opportunities, exhibiting, or attending the 2010 Business Women's Forum, please contact Megan Kraemer at (717) 243-4515 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also learn more about this event by visiting www.businesswomensforum.com.
