2024 Women in Business Luncheon 12/6 Sponsored by Sentry

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON - Friday, December 6, 2024 

This Women in Business event is sponsored by Sentry. The event provides an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network safely, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, learn something new and have fun doing it.  The event includes a delicious lunch, complimentary swag bag, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and great networking.  Women in Business is open to the public.

Friday, December 6, 2024
11:15AM to 1:00PM
​Master of Ceremonies: Carly Rogers, Radio Personality from Midwest Communications
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

Special Guest Speaker is Casey Demers, Director of Business Development from The Boldt Company


About our Speaker: As Director of Business Development for The Boldt Company, Casey leads Boldt's client engagement, sales, and growth initiatives for their central and northern Wisconsin markets. She plays a significant role in their client-centered culture, building strong relationships and partnerships, while engaging as brand ambassador in the communities Boldt serves.

Casey received her BA in Political Science & Spanish from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, and a MA in Political Science & Public Administration from Northwestern Illinois University. She has held Business Development leadership roles within the commercial furniture, interiors, and construction industries for over 16 years. Casey helps drive Boldt's strategic vision through creativity, innovation and engagement and has spent the majority of her career within the built environment. Her experience and insight help her create meaningful collaboration with clients, industry partners and the community. Casey is an active member of the communities she serves including: Board Member for the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, Board Member for Everest Area Optimists, Board Member for Wausau Events, a placemaking committee member for The Wausau River District, and past Board Member of CREATE Portage County.

About Casey's Program: "Thriving in a Gender Bias Industry: Stepping Up and Stepping In". As a "woman in construction" Casey finds it invaluable to share what a role in this industry means, as well as all others in a non-traditional gender biased role or industry. Specifically, the construction industry as a whole recently celebrated 1 million women in the construction industry for the FIRST TIME EVER, over 14% in the industry!

Take-aways from Casey's Program:
- The missing 33%: What is it and how do we close the gap?
- Stepping Up & In: Here We Come: the data and the impact women are making today in all areas of leadership.
- We've Got This...And Each Other: the importance of mentorship and networking to lift and lead one another.

"In short, we as women leaders, moms, sisters, and friends contribute a unique blend of skills, compassion, and strategic thinking that can transform workplaces, making them more resilient, inclusive, and innovative", stated Casey Demers.

Delicious Lunch consisting of Seared Porkchop topped with Apple Butternut Squash Chutney on Top. Served with Roasted Red Potatoes. Also includes a House Salad, Rolls and delicious Carrot Cake for Dessert. Served with Coffee, Ice Tea and Water with Lemon Wedges.
(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available only upon request)
  
Agenda:
11:15AM - Registration
11:30AM - Welcome
11:35AM - Lunch Served
12:15AM - Special Guest Speaker, Casey Demers
12:45PM - Door Prize Giveaways
1:00PM - Closing 

Please contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com   if you have ideas or requests for speakers or topics.

Click on the pictures below from our 2023 event. Please note that pictures are taken at our events and if you opt out of your image being used to promote the event and the Portage County Business Council please contact us. Thank you!
 
Special thanks to Sentry for their Sponsorship of the event.