DCR Chamber 4th Annual WomEn's Conference

The
Dakota County Regional (DCR) Chamber of Commerce is hosting their fourth annual
WomEn’s Conference on March 13th, 2014 at Lost Spur Golf and
Event Center in Eagan, Minnesota.  Their
mission is simple, to connect women and enrich their personal and professional
lives by providing the tools and resources to fulfill their aspirations.

This
event will feature a generational panel, a speaker on negotiation and an
inspirational speaker, concluding with a wine tasting reception aimed at
connecting business professionals.  A marketplace of businesses offering
their products and services related to Energizing, Educating and Empowering
women will also be available throughout the Conference to participants.

Our
opening panel “Generations @ Work,” moderated by Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ
University and generational author, will inform us on how we can effectively
build multi-generational teams. Join us as panelists Teresa Daly, Alaina Macia
and Maria Konat share their insights specific to their generation, (Baby
Boomer, Generation X, and Generation Y) compare their work experiences and definitions
of work. Sarah Sladek will provide key data and field questions from the audience.
Together, we'll explore generational differences in detail and discover how
generations can work together and capitalize on their unique attributes. 

Keynote
speaker, Shannon Murphy Robinson will present “The Art of Negotiating:  Getting To Yes With Less Stress.”  Using Outcome Thinking® -- a brain-based
methodology - participants will learn what stops a negotiation, what happens in
the brain, why resistance occurs and tips for building a strong negotiation
that brings each party's integrity, ethics and creativity to the table.  Learn how to remove barriers and expand
options within your negotiations, remain high in integrity and ethics while
encouraging your business counterparts to do the same and turn negotiations
into building blocks, not stumbling blocks.

Closing
inspirational speaker, Jan Jenkins will share her story “Red Heels in the Green
Room: How to Lead With Courage When It Matters Most.”  If you are facing an exciting new
opportunity, the challenge of leading a team of peers, a difficult co-worker,
stubborn 13 year-old or crazy neighbor, you probably wish for more courage.  Jan Jenkins will take you on a journey no one
else can. Her riveting real-life story of extraordinary courage and resilience
just might inspire you to make life-changing decisions.  You will learn how to step into courage so
you can create a life with more joy, self-confidence and resilience. Your
magnificent life is calling you, are you ready to fly high?

This year's Non-Profit Partner is the DCR
Charitable Foundation.  Funds raised will be used to give four - $500
scholarships to deserving female students attending high school in the Dakota
County Region.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

The
Dakota County Regional Chamber is offering an early bird ticket price of $129
per person (DCR Chamber Members) or $149 (Non-DCR Chamber Members) through
2/28/14.

Here
is what one attendee from the 2013 WomEn’s Conference had to say: “As a
WomEn’s Conference attendee, I made invaluable connections with other
professional women that have turned into new business for me.  The
speakers were phenomenal with real life tips that I can apply to my growing
career and enhance my personal life.  I would highly recommend this
outstanding Conference to others.  I can’t wait for the next one!"

The
WomEn’s Conference is an event sure to be Energizing, Educational and
Empowering!

For
more information regarding registration, sponsorship or scholarships, contact
the Chamber office at 651-452-9872 or visit www.dcrchamber.com/womenconference.cfm.