“I think the truth of the matter is, people who end up as ‘first’ don’t actually set out to be first.They set out to do something they love and it just so happens that they are the first to do it.”
– Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness.
– Sheryl Sandberg
“Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference.”
– Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley
“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.”
– Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 5:00–7:00 PM
Opening Reception at the CLECO Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at CLTCC
Friday, October 22, 2021, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM
The Community Center at England Airpark
TIME | DESCRIPTION |
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8:00 AM | Doors Open, Continental Breakfast |
8:15 AM | Welcome Deborah Randolph, IOM, Chamber President & Mayor Jeff Hall, City of Alexandria |
8:30 AM | RoyOMartin Presenting Sponsor - Scott Poole, President and COO, RoyOMartin |
8:40 AM | Introduction of Opening Presenter and Panelists |
8:45-9:15 AM | “Breaking Barriers” Stephanie Finley, Louisiana Attorney and Keynote Speaker |
9:15-9:45 AM | “Breaking Barriers” Panel Discussion Stephanie Finley joined by: Sen. Heather Cloud, Louisiana State Senator - District 28 Trish Leleux, Broker and CEO of The Trish Leleux Group Normanique Preston, Chief Human Resources & Diversity Officer at CLECO |
9:43 AM | Alexandria Emergency Hospital, Erin Roes, Chief Nursing Officer |
9:45 AM | Break |
10:00-10:35 AM | The Three R’s and the LSUA College of Business Dr. Randall Dupont, Dean of the LSUA College of Business, Launchpad, Cenla Economic Dashboard Evelyn Jones, LSBDC Business Consultant-LSUA, Small Business Development Center |
10:38 AM | Rapides Regional Video |
10:40 AM | What’s Your Story? Jannease Seastrunk, M.S., Senior Vice President, Red River Bank |
10:45 AM | Break |
11:00-11:40 AM | Overcoming Gender Bias with Leadership Dr. Heather Poole, Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Student Services and Foundation Relations at Central Louisiana Technical Community College |
11:40 AM | Donna McMickens, Louisiana Eye and Laser |
11:40 AM | What’s Your Story? Kristen Lemoine, Aspen Bleu |
12:00 PM | Lunch Served |
12:25 PM | Crystal Mitchell, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital |
12:30 PM | "Women Empowered: Together WE will lead Louisiana to Prosperity" Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education, Board of Regents, State of Louisiana |
1:00 PM | Civility: Does it Matter? Julie Stokes, Executive Director, Ellevate Louisiana |
1:45 PM | Penny Wagoner, Suddenlink/Altice Regional Sales Manager for Louisiana, Mississippi, & portion of Arkansas |
1:45 PM | Break |
2:03 PM | Leigh Ann Purvis, Director of Marketing, Red River Bank |
2:05-2:35 PM | How to Overcome the Overwhelm and Get Your Life Back Christy Pennison, LPC-S, Founder of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting |
2:35-2:50 PM | Playing To Win Dr Mary Beth Palmer, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Louisiana College |
2:50-2:52 | Crest Industries Video |
2:53-3:35 PM | Walking on Sunshine or Broken Glass Sandra McQuain, Executive Director, England Economic & Industrial Development District |
3:35-3:45 PM | Wrap Up, Door Prizes |
Conference Locations
Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm Opening Reception at the CLECO Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at CLTCC
Friday, 8:00 am- 3:30 pm Conference at the Community Center at England Airpark
WIB Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsor / $2500
- Seat at the lunch head table
- Opportunity to address the audience during the conference (5 minutes)
- Admission for 8 participants in all conference activities and reserved table for 8
- Prominent placement on all promotional materials
- Mention in the social media campaign
- Includes conference attendee contact list
- Single space exhibitor booth (one 8’ table) for the duration of the conference
Gold Sponsor / $1500
- Opportunity to address the audience before the sponsored event (2 minutes)
- Signage at the sponsored event
- Recognition on promotional materials
- Mentioned in the social media campaign
- Includes conference attendee contact list
- Admission for 8 participants in all conference activities and a reserved table of 8
- Single space exhibitor booth (one 8’ table) for the duration of the conference
Silver Sponsor / $1000
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Recognition on promotional materials
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Mentioned in the social media campaign
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Opportunity to give door prize at the event
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Admission for 5 participants in all conference activities, including lunch
Table Sponsor / $500
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Reserved table for 8
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Company name listed on the website and promotional materials
Please email Cindy Cespiva at ccespiva@cenlachamber.org and she will invoice you.