August 20, 2020

Virtual Event

ABOUT

Emerge: A women's leadership summit...because when women gather, great things happen! The Alliance and our event chair Ashley Reynolds Marshall invite you and your team to join this one-day online event energized by inspiring keynote speakers, motivating sessions, community experiences, and opportunities to connect with female leaders of today and tomorrow. 

SPEAKERS

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SCHEDULE

AM

08:00

Maxine Hughes:

Businesses that Shine

08:30

Networking

Break

09:15

Joan Seymour: The Multitasking Myth

10:15

Lunch Break

11:30

Lunch Break

PM

1:15

Rachel Moore: From Associate to CEO

2:15

Hillary Getter: The Wonder Women of Tech

3:30

Closing Remarks

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C Sessions: Understanding Your Personal Core Values & Effective Communication  

S CHEDULE

AM

08:45

Login and networking

09:00

Morning welcome & 

Presenting Partner remarks by Foster Fuels,Inc.

09:15

Morning Keynote: "Is Your Check Engine Light On?" by Anissa Starnes, President of Swingbridge Consulting

10:30

I Am Woman: Navigate the Challenges of Today’s Workplace from a Female Perspective by Alexis Ehrhardt, President & CEO of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.

11:15

Avoid the Pitfalls and Leverage the Power of the Woman's Psyche by Chelsea Harrison, Vice President of Marketing of Foster Fuels, Inc.

PM

12:00

Lunch Break with Optional Virtual Networking

01:00

Afternoon welcome & 

Presenting Partner remarks by Foster Fuels,Inc.

01:05

Afternoon Keynote: "How to Show Up, Stand Out, & Shake Up the World" by Justin Patton, International Speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, and Award-Winning Author

02:00

03:00

Navigating an Intergenerational Workplace by Ashley Reynolds Marshall, CEO of the YWCA of Central Virginia

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Me, Inc: Positioning Yourself for Your Best Career by Dr. Nancy Hubbard, Dean of College of Business of University of Lynchburg

03:45

Plenary Session

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Living Your Core Values and Silencing Self Doubt: Interactive Session with Leslie Hoglund, PhD, MEd.

BONUS WORKSHOP

All Emerge attendees are invited to attend a bonus workshop on Friday, Aug. 21 9-10:30 a.m. at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 

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Pin It and Live It – Interactive Vision Board Session with Christine Kennedy, COO & Executive Vice-President of

Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

Get off Zoom and come to this socially distanced In-person interactive vision board session. 

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Yeah, many people make fun of vision boarding and say that it’s just hype. But studies have shown that having a vision and actual written goals leads to more success and wealth! In this session, you’ll learn how to create a vision board and begin creating your own. Bring some of your goals and get ready to vision for the future and success you want!

What to bring:  Magazines, pictures, stickers, glue, scissors. . . anything that you would like to include on your vision board. Card stock poster board paper will be provided for you.

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SPONSORS

Presenting Partner 

Corporate Partners 

Event Host:

EVENT MERCHANDISE

All Emerge attendees will receive a complimentary ladies t-shirt. An additional shirt is available for purchase when you register. Shirts are also available for purchase for those unable to attend.  

EMERGE WOMEN'S SUMMIT

August 20, 2020 | 8:45 AM |  Virtual Event