Program
Gannon University's Small Business Development Center is presenting the 5th Annual W.I.L.D. Conference. This year's conference chair is Denise Christianson, President of Advanced Placement Services Inc. The SBDC along with 150 professional planning committee members will host this fantastic national program in 2012.
The speaker topics include entrepreneurship and leadership. It is anticipated that over 700 women will attend in 2012, with former attendees traveling from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana to attend this wildly exciting event!
For questions or additional information about this event, please contact the W.I.L.D. Coordinator.
Date, Time and Cost
Friday, May 11, 2012
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Cost:
Until April 15, 2012: $150.00
After April 15, 2012: $200.00
Keynote Speakers
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Peggy Klaus - Entrepreneurship
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Grace Killelea - Leadership
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Agenda/Schedule
Please note this agenda is subject to change.
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am | Doors Open / Registration / Breakfast |
| 9:00 am - 9:10 am | Welcome / Opening Video |
| 9:10 am - 9:15 am | Introduction of Leadership Speaker |
| 9:15 am - 10:30 am | Grace Killelea - Leadership Speaker |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Exhibitors / Break |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 12:40 pm | High 5 Video |
| 12:40 pm - 12:50 pm | Girl Scouts / Video |
| 12:50 pm - 1:00 pm | W.I.L.D. Legacy Award / Video |
| 1:00 pm - 1:05 pm | Introduction of Entrepreneurship Speaker |
| 1:05 pm - 2:20 pm | Peggy Klaus - Entrepreneurship Speaker |
| 2:20 pm - 3:45 pm | Exhibitors / Break |
| 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Conference Wrap |
Location
Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA
| 1 Sassafras Pier Erie, PA 16507 P: (814) 455-1260 View Map and Driving Directions |
For questions or additional information about this event, please contact the W.I.L.D. Coordinator.
Conference
Attendee Registration
Until April 15, 2012: $150.00
After April 15, 2012: $200.00
Sponsors
Sponsorships are now available. Click here for more information
Exhibitors
Registration is now available for exhibitor booths. Click here for more information
What Others Say
"I honestly look forward to the W.I.L.D. conference each year because the event has such a wide range of appeal. The speaker’s are dynamic and interesting and the day is just a fun time! But, more importantly, this is a fantastic opportunity to network, connect and talk with so many women leaders in the Erie community. It’s an awesome feeling to be a part of such a strong group of women! "
Cyndy Patton
St. Vincent Health System, Media Specialist






