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Front Page - Friday, August 1, 2014

Female entrepreneurial group announces 2nd annual symposium




The WE | women entrepreneur symposium (formerly named Women At The Top Symposium, or W.A.T.T.S) will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stratton Hall at Chattanooga State Community College. The symposium will feature Sloane Scott, a.k.a. the “Digital Diva” of FLO Thinkery, as the keynote speaker, and a panel discussion led by women in business.

“This will be an enriching experience for female business owners and start-ups,” said Sharyn Moreland, director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. “We anticipate over 300 female business leaders will spend the morning generating new ideas for their businesses and community,” added Moreland.

Sue Malone, founder of Strategies for Small Business, Solutions for Success, will facilitate the symposium, and Dr. Donna Van Natten will share ideas on how women in business can become  more effective through the use of effective body language. “Our bodies speak volumes in a business situation; awareness needs to be intentional,” said Dr. Van Natten.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Ronelle Sellers, Partner of Southside Creative Group, and include women entrepreneurs and mentors. Panelists include: Kristina Montague of The Jump Fund; Kim White of River City Company; Alicia Brown-Oliver of Chambliss Bahner & Stophel; and Cherita Adams, co-owner of Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant and co-owner of NOLA Busy Bee Agency and more.

The event is free for all attendees. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Registration online at: www.WomenEntrepreneursCha.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (423) 424-4220 or email crollins@brightbridgeinc.org.

Platinum and gold sponsors include: BrightBridge Women’s Business Center; Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel; Chattanooga State Small Business Development Center; Co-Lab; EPB Fiber Optics; Henderson + Gouger; Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough; Reliance Partners; and Southside Creative Group.

Source: Chattanooga State Community College