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Friday, April 20, 2012 8 am – 4:30 pm The Depot, Minneapolis. Who: Over 400 young, professional women (ages 25-45) who are looking to advance their careers or grow their small business When: Friday, April 20, 2012 Time: 8 am to 4:30 pm Where: The Depot – Minneapolis What:
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Friday, April 20, 2012 8 am – 4:30 pm The Depot, Minneapolis
Who: Over 400 young, professional women (ages 25-45) who are looking to advance their careers or grow their small business When: Friday, April 20, 2012 Time: 8 am to 4:30 pm Where: The Depot – Minneapolis What: • A dynamic day of professional development, networking and sharing resources for Twin Cities professionals. • A continental breakfast with kickoff presenter • Multiple breakout sessions from which guests can choose their path • A keynote luncheon • A courtyard filled with local retailers and resources Ticket Prices: • $99 until February 29, 2012 • $115 after February 29, 2012 Pathways to Success Overview
Table Package $1,050 • Looking for an opportunity to reward employees and provide a day of networking and team building? Purchase a table at this year’s Pathways to Success conference. Each table purchase includes 10-tickets to the conference and the following: • Company logo on table marker • Name recognition in event program • Free parking for table guests (max 10 per table) • Contact Beth Evans at bevans@womenventure.org for more information and registration.
Breakfast Presenter: Amanda Brinkman, Allianz Ruth Hayden is a nationally recognized financial consultant, educator and author based out of St. Paul, Minnesota. Her "Women and Money" course inspired the book entitled How To Turn Your Money Life Around: The Money Book for Women, which was nominated for the 1993 Minnesota Book Award. She has been quoted in numerous national publications, including Washington Post, Washington Times, Money, Newsweek,Reader's Digest, Mademoiselle, Working Woman, Money Sense, New York Newsday, Ladies' Home Journal, Parents Magazine, Utne, Woman's World, Time, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Minneapolis Star and Tribune, Business Week, Forbes.com and Bankrate.com. She is a frequent guest and commentator on Public Radio. Amanda has built a notable career. She experienced success early in her career at agencies such as Cohn & Wolfe London, Campbell Mithun and Fallon. During her time on the agency side she worked with brands such as BMW, Reebok, H&R Block, Toro and Virgin Mobile. Amanda is now the VP of Branding and Creative Services at Allianz. She oversees the Brand, Advertising, Media, Meetings/Events, Interactive and Creative Services teams for North America. Her changes and influence were so effective in the first year that her team was awarded “Department of the Year” by Allianz in the fall of 2010. Amongst her awards and recognition, Amanda was named Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2009 "Forty Under 40" and was featured on the cover of Minnesota Business in a feature on “The Next Generation of Minnesota Business Titans”. Lunch Keynote Speaker: Ruth L. Hayden
Pathways to Success Breakout Session Topics • There will be something for everyone in this day of professional and personal development. Guests will get to choose four out of sixteen possible breakout sessions. Below are a sampling of just a few of the amazing speakers and breakout sessions from which to choose. • BizSpeak Interactive Seminar - by Roshini Rajkumar. In Roshini Performance Group's BizSpeak, Roshini shows you how to turn your most common business presentation scenarios into WOW! moments. Roshini will guide you through her trademarked presentation process, the I-A-P™ Formula, to help you create memorable moments that showcase YOU and your credibility. • Jumping Off the Ladder - by Martha Carlson At some point, every ambitious person hits a crossroads where they have to make a career leap. The logical step has been promotion to a higher level of leadership. However, this is no longer the only course of action. • Problem Solving through Improvisation - by Theater of Public Policy. This local improvisation group will teach new and unique ways to communicate and problem solve effectively in groups.
Pathways to Success Breakout Session Topics continued • Leadership Voice – Leading through Influence – by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price. You don’t have to have the title of CEO or manager to be a leader. Find your leadership voice and learn to lead through influence. • Real Money Talk for Women – by Dana Erickson & Carol Woods of Thrivent Financial. Women face unique issues that can stand in their way of financial security. This interactive, educational workshop provides women 5 key steps that can help women achieve their financial goals. • Understanding Yourself & Others: The Insights Workshop – by Paula Forbes & Margaret Smith. Each person is unique, with different perspectives, management styles, needs and expectations. In these differences are great strengths; yet many individuals can struggle in making the best of their differences to benefit themselves or on their job. In this workshop, participants will discover their preferred work style, how to appreciate individual differences and how to adapt one’s own behavior to interact more effectively with their team. • Navigating the Road Ahead: Assets, Time & Taxes – by Elizabeth Odegaard & Rachel Stullen of Thrivent Financial. Gain a better understanding of life events and their potential impact on financial success and how assets, time and taxes factor into retirement considerations.
Schedule of Events Event Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 • 8:00 - 9:15 Registration Opens, Continental Breakfast and Networking • 9:15 – 10:15 Session A, B, C, D • 10:15-10:20 Break • 10:25-11:25 Session A, B, C, D • 11:25-12:15 Shopping in Courtyard • 12:15-1:30 Lunch program w/ keynote by Ruth L. Hayden. Topic: Women & Money • 1:30 – 2:00 Shopping in the Courtyard • 2:05 – 3:05 Session E, F, G, H • 3:05 – 3:15 Break • 3:15 - 4:15 Session E, F, G, H
For more information on WomenVenture, contact: • Michael Kithcart • Chief Operating Office • WomenVenture • 2324 University Ave • St. Paul, MN 55114 • 651-251-0688 • mkithcart@womenventure.org • For more information on the Pathways to Success conference, contact: • Alicia Baraga • Event Producer • WomenVenture • 2324 University Ave • St. Paul, MN 55114 • 651-251-0684 • abaraga@womenventure.org Thank You