On Friday, September 21, the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, presented by Sonoco. The symposium, held at the Harris E. and Louis H. DeLoach Center, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature exciting breakout sessions, an informative panel discussion, several award presentations and lunch.
“Offering a full day of leadership and professional development for women in the Pee Dee is one of the best programs our chamber has launched. Last year’s symposium, attended by more than 175 professionals, focused on self-branding; this year we will be spending the day exploring work and life choices unique to women at all stages of their careers,” remarked Chamber president Quinetta Buterbaugh.
Themed “Positive Change on your Professional Path,” the event will highlight professional women who are successfully navigating through their professional journey. The chamber will present newly-retired South Carolina President of AT&T Pamela Lackey with the Chrysalis Award. Lackey will be delivering the keynote speech, explaining how her career began in the public school system and culminated as president of a major South Carolina company. Keeping with tradition, the Annual Woman of Achievement award and Women’s Leadership Symposium scholarships will also be presented.
A panel discussion will be moderated by Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center’s Chief Operating Officer and Hartsville Chamber board member Sue Shugart. Shugart will lead the panel discussion on “Life Stages: It’s a Journey,” where women in different stages of their careers will discuss their professional and personal paths.
Breakout sessions will highlight topics on successful strategies for managing and communicating your brand, professional development-finding creative resources and championing work/life success. Closing out the day will be Jeanne D’Orleans presenting an interactive session titled “Harassment in the Workplace- NO! Managing Conflict- YES!”
The day brings together a diverse group of women seeking grow and strengthen their leadership skills in many unique areas.
The 2018 Women’s Leadership Symposium is presented by Sonoco and sponsored by Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Duke Energy, North Industrial Machine and Raceway Ford Chevrolet.