December 2, 2011: "Authentic Leadership: It's Not Business - It's Personal"
December 1, 2010:"Presenting your Authentic Self"
August 18, 2010: "I am Woman - Watch me Lead"
June 16, 2010: "The Value of Mentorship"
March 17, 2010: “High-Performance Organizations: Sustaining Excellence Through Engagement”
December 2, 2009: "Transitions: Celebrating - Enjoying - Strategizing for Your Personal and Professional Advancement"
August 26, 2009: “Understanding Communication Styles of Yourself and Others”
October 1, 2008:"Gender Cultures and Inclusion"
June 26, 2008: “Winning Strategies for Today’s Workplace”
The Findlay•Hancock County Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, December 2 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in partnership with the Findaly•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Findlay/Hancock County business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Julie Williamson-Wright, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Global Communications/Training Manager and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, who will present "Authentic Leadership: It’s Not Business – It’s Personal." The keynote will focus on the value of authenticity, embracing uniqueness, and making "personal" investments that redefine success and provide the foundation for winning in business and in life.
Julie Williamson-Wright holds a degree in Technology Management from The University of Findlay, and is pursuing an Executive Masters of Organizational Development from Bowling Green State University. In her current position, Julie is responsible planning and executing global strategies to engage and train leaders, managers, and employees to prepare and adapt to major change initiatives. In addition, Julie is the owner of The Leading Source, where she develops and facilitates dynamic leadership presentations to a wide variety of organizations and audiences with the goal of engaging and inspiring people to make a difference in their personal and professional lives, as well as in the lives of others within their community.
Julie is an executive member of the American Management Association and a member of the American Society for Training & Development. She serves on the Leadership Team for the Hope House – Bridges Out of Poverty and has worked with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Handbags that Help – Women's Giving Circle, and The United Way. She continues to be very active in the Findlay-Hancock County community and is the recipient of The American Business Women’s Association “Work Associate of the Year” award.
Doors for the event open at 11 a.m. with registration, networking and exhibitors commencing at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation 12-1 p.m.
The Program Sponsors for the event are Brookdale Senior Living, Eastman & Smith, Ltd., The University of Findlay and Best Buy Regional Distribution Center. Exhibitors include Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, Deb Spero, Independent Consultant; DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet and Best Buy Regional Distribution Center. Additional support provided by Culligan, Six Disciplines Northwest Ohio, The Feasel Group, JYoakam Advertising, and JOBsolutions. Beth Wilkins will serve as the event emcee.
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A Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, December 1at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Anthem in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Greater Findlay business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Margaret R. Goebel, of Strathman Associates, Inc., who will present “Presenting Your Authentic Self.” The keynote will explore how to lead with “authentic communication”, and will train attendees how to engage a team, listen well and deliver clear messages.
Margaret R. Goebel is an accomplished thought leader whose career focus is building strategy, design and implementation of talent management best practices. She holds a BA in Communications and has completed graduate coursework in adult learning at The Ohio State University. She is also the certified to deliver a selection of leadership and communication programs. Margaret draws on over 25 years of experience in leadership selection, performance management, career development, leadership learning and organizational change. In her current role with Strathman Associates, she works with clients as a Leader Coach, designing and facilitating learning to foster leadership, quality management and teamwork through communication excellence.
Doors for the event open at 11 a.m. with registration, networking and exhibitors commencing at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation 11:50a.m.-1 p.m.
The Program Sponsors for the event are Eastman & Smith and Best Buy Distribution Centers. Exhibitors include Keepsake Portraits, ACI Construction, Imaging Consultants of Findlay, Flag City Online and Moore Construction. Beth Wilkins will serve as the event emcee.
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The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Greater Findlay business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Beth Flynn, MS, Leadership Consultant and Trainer at the OSU Leadership Center, who will present“I am Woman – Watch Me Lead”. Flynn will challenge and encourage attendees with her discussion about the issues women face in the workplace, and how to overcome them: “The world needs great leaders, are you leading at your best?”
Beth holds a master's degree in Community and Human Resource Development from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beth Flynn is an enthusiastic educator, facilitator, and trainer. With an emphasis on interactive learning, her researched-based programs focus on attitude, creativity, motivation and leadership styles. As a member of the Ohio State University Leadership Center team, Beth draws upon her knowledge and experience to help organizations improve employees' performance.
Doors for the event open at 11 a.m. with registration, networking and exhibitors commencing at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation 12-1 p.m.
The Program Sponsors for the event are Eastman & Smith, Best Buy Distribution Centers and Moore Construction. Exhibitors include Keepsake Portraits, Grand Court/Sterling House, ACI Construction and Workspace Concepts. Beth Wilson will serve as the event emcee.
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The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Key Bank in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Jerianne Swierzewski, Senior Vice President of Logistics at Best Buy, who will present “The Value of Mentoring”. The keynote will discuss the roles of mentors and mentees, challenges faced in the workplace, and lessons learned during Swierzewski’s career.
Jerianne Swierzewski holds a degree in economics from Carnegie-Mellon University, and a MA in economics from Northwestern University. Swierzewski taught economics, math, and statistics at the University of Maryland in their European Division for 14 months, and went on to do systems design, consulting, and sales for a computer timesharing company for 4 years. After that, she was with Target Stores Organization development, Buying, Purchasing for seven years, and then in Distribution Planning and Operations for 13. The last five years at the company Swierzewski served as VP of Regional Distribution. After leaving Target, she was C.E.O for a start-up, and ran supply chain for T-Mobile. Swierzewski has been with Best Buy for three and a half years.
The Program Sponsors for the event are Eastman & Smith and Best Buy Distribution Centers. Exhibitors include Keepsake Portraits, Grand Court/Sterling House, ACI Construction, Workspace Concepts and Imaging Consultants of Findlay. Beth Wilson of Mix 96.7 will serve as the event emcee.
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“High-Performance Organizations: Sustaining Excellence Through Engagement”
The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Julie Williamson-Wright, ERP Business Analyst at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, who will present "High-Performance Organizations: Sustaining Excellence Through Engagement." The keynote will focus on the top things that make employees feel empowered and engaged on the job, and how to discover and leverage the strengths of employees to build trusting relationships, and improve productivity.
Julie Williamson-Wright holds a degree in Technology Management from The University of Findlay, and is pursuing an MBA from Colorado State University. She has worked in web development, marketing and design, and in her current position, Julie is responsible for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) global communication at Cooper Tire & Rubber, including the onboarding of business process leaders and change management. Julie is also responsible for working with business process leaders to support, monitor and improve global business processes to drive continuous improvement for the company.
Julie has worked with Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society, and continues to be very active in the Findlay-Hancock County community. She is also the recipient of The American Business Women’s Association “Work Associate of the Year” award.
Doors for the event open at 11 a.m. with registration, networking and exhibitors commencing at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation 12-1 p.m.
The Program Sponsors for the event are Eastman & Smith and Best Buy Distribution Centers. Beth Wilson of Mix 96.7 will serve as the event emcee.
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Keynote Speaker to Present “Transitions: Celebrating - Enjoying - Strategizing for Your Personal and Professional Advancement”
Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Linda DeArment, Chief Development Officer of the Blanchard Valley Hospital Foundation, who will present "Transitions - Celebrating, Enjoying, Strategizing for Your Personal and Professional Advancement."
The Program Sponsors for the event are Eastman & Smith and Best Buy Distribution Centers. Exhibitors include Workspace Concepts, Imaging Consultants of Findlay, Aardvark, Inc., The Sterling House of Findlay/Grand Court, A to Z Healthcare and Keepsake Portraits.
Linda's Bio:
"Over the years, Linda has been an ICU nurse, full time mom, leadership program director, and organizational development consultant. She now serves as Chief Development Officer for the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation. Through it all, she has maintained an active service life. Whether building a playground, or serving on a board, she is happiest when working alongside others to make a difference. Her passion lies in using her knowledge of human health and development in building healthy teams, organizations and communities. "
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Keynote Speakers to Present “Understanding Communication Styles of Yourself and Others”
The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Dr., Findlay. The forum is open to all men and women business professionals looking for opportunities to advance their career.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for professional women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
Keynote speakers for the event will be professional communicators and members of Whirlpool Corporate’s Global Communication Team, Andrea Kincaid and Julie White. The pair will present “Understanding Communication Styles of Yourself and Others”. Attendees will learn a simple tool to evaluate the communication style of yourself and others to improve your leadership effectiveness and strengthen team output.
As a senior communication specialist, Kincaid uses interactive technology to deliver compelling employee communication. White, a global communications manager, creates and executes innovative communications programs to drive positive change across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Business partners for the event include: Best Buy Regional Distribution Center; Whirlpool Corporation; Eastman & Smith Ltd.; JOBsolutions; Six Disciplines Northwest Ohio; Workspace Concepts; Imagining Consultants of Findlay; The Grand Court and Sterling House of Findlay, Brookdale Senior Living Communities; Aardvark Inc.; Group Benefit Consultants; Meaningful Wellness; and Mix 96. 7.
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Gender Cultures and Inclusion Focus of Oct. 1 Event
Are you a business woman or know someone who is? The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce invites all women in business to attend their fall Women's Leadership Forum, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, October 1 at Owens Community College Health and Wellness Center, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
Keynote speaker for the fall event will be George J. Stoll M.B.A., Diversity & Inclusion Trainer and Consultant, George Stoll & Associates. Stoll will present "Understanding Gender Cultures: What Inclusion Looks Like."
Stoll designs, develops and delivers workshops for diversity awareness and skills training, supervisory and management skills training, team building, preventing workplace and sexual harassment, and self-discovery. Individuals, groups and organizations will learn how to “close the gap” between where they are and where they want to be.
Business exhibitors include: Workspace Concepts; H & O Services, LLC; FMT, Inc.; JOBsolutions; Time Warner Cable Business Class; Flag City Online; Group Benefit Consultants; United Insurance Service; The Effectiveness Group; Culligan Water Conditioning; Aardvark, Inc.; ACI Const. Co., Inc.; Eastman & Smith Ltd. Attorneys at Law; and Blanchard Valley Health System.
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Mifflin to Present “Winning Strategies for Today’s Workplace”
Are you a business woman or know someone who is? The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce invites all women in business to attend the launch of their Women's Leadership Forum, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Owens Community College Health and Wellness Center, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay.
Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class in partnership with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the forum was created to provide business leadership development, education and mentorship opportunities for women in the Findlay•Hancock County business community.
Keynote speaker, Amy J. Mifflin, will present “Winning Strategies for Today’s Workplace”. As manager of the corporate social responsibility department of Marathon Oil Company, Mifflin oversees social performance strategies for the entire business enterprise focusing on stakeholder engagement opportunities, including community development, capacity building, environmental stewardship, human rights and education and training.
Radio personality, Beth Wilson of Mix 96.7, will serve as emcee for the event. Business exhibitors include City Apparel, Workspace Concepts, Aardvark, ACI Const. Co., Inc., H & O Services, LLC, FMT, Inc. and Time Warner Cable Business Class.