First Annual Women’s Conference

THE EVENT

The First Annual Women’s Conference “Extraordinary Women Leading Change” – Instill Faith, Influence and Inspire Action is presented by GCI Worldwide Corporation in partnership with the American Heart Association. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the 2013 Go Red for Women Campaign with the American Heart Association.

The Extraordinary Women Leading Change Conference brings together top executive women leaders within the community from different backgrounds and industries to celebrate the power of diversity. The day provides attendees an unprecedented opportunity to listen and interact with remarkable women leaders who are setting a new standard for leading change. These leaders strive each day to create a positive impact in their companies as well as in the community at large. Such leaders will share some of their best practices when leading change as well as how they bring out the best in themselves, their employees and everyone they interact with on a daily basis.

 

THE CAUSE

The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. They team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. To learn more or join them, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or any of their offices around the country, or visit www.heart.org.

 

AUGUST 28, 2013

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

3030 Holiday Drive

Fort Lauderdale

954-522-4410

 

TICKETS

Tickets to the event are $350 for members of Companies Partners or affiliated to the program and $450 for non-affiliated companies. For information on tickets or sponsorships call 954-522-4410 and ask for Erica Braun, Director of Special Projects and Business Development of GCI Worldwide Corporation. Register for the conference now at www.gciwcorp.com/ewlc.html.

 

SPECIAL OFFER 

Lifestyle readers to get the $350 Early Bird ticket price if they use LFSY0713 for the discount code.   

 

THE SPONSORS

GCI Worldwide Corporation, American Heart Association, Florida Medical Center, and TCI – The Common Wealth Institute, VITAS.

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