15th annual Lawrence County Women's Conference scheduled for March 12
NEW CASTLE —The 15th annual Lawrence County Women’s Conference will be held on March 12 at The Villa Banquet Hall, 2500 New Butler Road.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration and shopping will start at 8 a.m.
The Lawrence County’s Women’s Conference was started by Georgia Berner, former owner and CEO of Berner International, to enlighten women on important issues such as politics, business and self-preservation. The United Way of Lawrence County has continued to spearhead this event and keep the vision alive with the help of local women from the community.
This event is sponsored by: First Energy Foundation, UPMC, Wesbanco, Angelus Therapeutic Services, Arts & Education at the Hoyt, Casa San Jose, Children’s Advocacy Center, Human Services Center, Penny Allenwood Outdoors LLC, Nalco, Wampum Hardware, Commissioner Loretta Spielvogel, Anita Mckeever, Connerly’s Cleaners, Diversified Advisor Group, Girl Scouts of Western Pa., Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, PNC Bank, Riardo’s Bar & Grill, Trinity Episcopal Church, Visit Lawrence County and Westminster College.
The conference will focus on the history of women in Lawrence County. We have local speakers that will tell “HER-story.”
These leaders are the first in their various professional fields and include Spielvogel, New Castle Superintendent Debbie DeBlasio and Linda Nitch, CEcD, EDFP - director of economic development, Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
This conference will provide valuable information on beauty tips, wardrobe updates, health and healing programs and products for all ages.
Additional speakers include: Dr. Kelsey Bowser of Mahle Chiropractic, fashion consultant Stephani Sanders Witherspoon, and the keynote speaker will be Patricia Meyer, a registered nurse at UPMC.
“This event is power-packed with information that will not only inspire you but will help you reach your goals,” said Gayle Young, executive director, United Way of Lawrence County.
Various women-owned vendors will create a marketplace of custom-made items from the area.
Businesses in attendance will include: Inspiretees, Connerly’s Cleaners, Pretty Much Jewelry by Susan Cole, Cookies & Candies by Christy, Charmed by Dami, The Silk Road Market, XOBimbi, State of Zen Massage and more. The most current CDC guidelines will be adhered to for this event.
The cost is $25 per person, which includes a light breakfast, a buffet lunch and a $10 voucher to purchase items from participating woman-owned businesses at the event.
To register, visit www.uwlawcty.org/upcoming-events/lawrence-county-womens-conference/
For more information, the United Way of Lawrence County can be reached at its address, 223 N. Mercer St., New Castle, PA, by calling 724-658-8528 or visiting its Facebook page.
This article originally appeared on Ellwood City Ledger: 15th annual Lawrence County women's conference scheduled this month
