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‘Women Leading The Way’ Executive Leadership Event Fri., Nov. 19
HIA-LI event features a panel discussion with Long Island-based female business leaders, as well as a craft fair.
HAUPPAUGE - NOVEMBER 6: HIA-LI, one of Long Island largest business advocacy organizations, will host the 11th Annual “Women Leading the Way” executive leadership event on Friday, November 19 between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at the LGBT Network at 125 Kennedy Drive, Suite 100 in Hauppauge.
Attendees may take part in person or via Zoom.
“Women Leading the Way” will enlighten business owners, business leaders, and others interested in learning from the experiences and perspectives of successful Long Island businesswomen amid today’s economy.
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The event features a panel discussion with Long Island-based female business leaders, as well as a craft fair.
The panel will be moderated by Domenique Camacho-Moran, a partner with Farrell Fritz PC. Panelists include Lisa Mirabile, president and CEO of Vertigo Media Group; Theresa E. Sanders, president and CEO of the Urban League of Long Island; Lauren Nichols, president of 3G Warehouse, Inc.; and, Natalie Wright, Suffolk County’s Commissioner of Economic Development and Planning.
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According to census bureau data, the number of women-owned businesses nationwide increased 21 percent between 2014 and 2019, while all businesses increased nine percent. More than ten million women-owned firms generated $1.9 trillion in sales and employed 13 million people.
“Despite growing numbers, female entrepreneurs continue to face special challenges in the corporate marketplace,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, president and CEO of HIA-LI. “This event will shed light on these challenges, and strategies to overcome them.”
The registration fee is $50 for in-person attendance, and $25 for virtual participation.
Vendors wishing to exhibit at the craft fair should contact HIA-LI at 631-543-5355.
“Women Leading the Way” is sponsored by Farrell Fritz, PC; People's Alliance Federal Credit Union; Campolo, Middleton McCormick, LLP; Brookhaven National Laboratory; the LGBT Network; Signwave; City National Bank; LITimes.org; and Mark Grossman Public Relations. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Anthony Forgione at aforgione@hia-li.org.
Per CDC guidelines, those not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a face mask.
To register, go to https://www.hia-li.org/events/hia-lis-11th-annual-womens-leadership-program/ or call 631-543-5355.
