December 2011 W.I.L.D. Conference News Release

12-Dec-2011
The Gannon University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting the 5th Annual Women In Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) Conference on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. The W.I.L.D. has a new, redesigned website at wild.sbdcgannon.org. All conference attendees and exhibitors can now register and make payment online. There is also information about exclusive and monetary sponsorships, grand prize and satchel donations and volunteer opportunities. The W.I.L.D. is offering an early bird special of $110 a ticket if purchased before Feb. 15, 2012. On Feb. 16, 2012 ticket prices increase to $150.00 and after Apr. 15, 2012 the price jumps to $200.00.
The 2012 Philanthropy is the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. In addition to the new date, new website and new payment system, a silent auction will be held for most of the grand prizes with all proceeds benefiting the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.
Our 2012 W.I.L.D. Leadership Speaker is Grace Killelea, Senior Vice President of Talent for Comcast Cable. Our 2012 W.I.L.D. Entrepreneurship Speaker is Peggy Klaus, President of Klaus & Associates. Both W.I.L.D. Speakers are inspirational, motivational and dynamic. Denise Christianson, President of Advanced Placement Services, Inc. is the 2012 W.I.L.D. Chairwoman. Go to wild.sbdcgannon.org for all conference information and registrations.
The Gannon University SBDC’s W.I.L.D. Mission:
The mission of the Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) Conference is to empower professional and enterprising women with knowledge, energy and passion. The W.I.L.D., founded in 2008 by the Gannon University SBDC, is a celebration that recognizes; supports and promotes women in business through women helping women. This concept of connectivity is achieved by encouraging networking, providing leadership opportunities and supporting each other. Knowledge, Energy and Passion – Go WILD!
News Release submitted by: Marsha MacKinnon
Gannon University SBDC/W.I.L.D. Conference Coordinator

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