Jan. 12, 2006
Contact: Rita Mitchell, University Relations
8th Annual Conference for Working Women is Feb. 17 at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. - "The Balancing Act of Juggling Life's Many Roles" is the theme of the eighth annual Conference for Working Women, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 17, at the University of Tennessee at Martin Boling University Center.
Sponsored by the WestStar Leadership Program in partnership with the UT Martin College of Business and Public Affairs and the Clayton McWhorter Foundation, the conference is designed to appeal to all working women in West Tennessee. Whether you are an assistant, an executive, in management, an elected official or the CEO of a company, this conference is for you.
Guest speakers and their topics include the following:
¥ Meg Montgomery, Jackson ladies' shoe boutique entrepreneur, "Tips to Building a Successful Business," 9:15-10 a.m.;
¥ Dr. Jennifer Levy, psychologist and director, UT Martin Counseling and Career Services, "Staying Positive: Strategy for Self-Care," 10:15-11 a.m.;
¥ Laura Williams, attorney in the firm of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere and Bell, PLC, Jackson, "Getting and Staying Prepared for the Future," 11-11:45 a.m.;
¥ Julia Brundige, UT Martin instructor, "Building Winning Relationships," 12:15-1 p.m.;
¥ Dr. W. Keith Williams, obstetrician/gynecologist at the Jackson Clinic, North, "The Management of Menopause and Decreased Libido," 1-1:45 p.m.
The conference will open with registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Leading the program will be Mary Kate Ridgeway, University of Tennessee Extension Service family and consumer science agent. Dr. Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor and WestStar executive director, will welcome conference participants.
Advance registration is required by Feb. 10. Registration fee is $35 per person or $60 for two people. Checks should be made payable to the University of Tennessee, WestStar. The fee includes a continental breakfast, the conference and lunch.
To register for the conference, e-mail Virginia Grimes at <vgrimes@utm.edu>. Anyone registering by e-mail, should include name, business, if applicable, complete address, phone number and e-mail address. If registering for two people, make sure to include all information about both people.
Anyone with questions about the conference or registration process, may contact Grimes at (731) 881-7298.
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