Registration Now Open for 2015 AWE Conference

May 13, 2015 - 2015 Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Conference

Many women struggle to make a career out of doing what they love. Often the missing ingredient is an understanding of simple business practices that can help better promote, manage and finance their efforts.

Each year the AWE conference offers the opportunity for women throughout the WNC region to come together, learn new businss skills, network, and celebrate. Join host Handmade in America for a full day to learn and celebrate one another. 

Registration Information: AWE conference is free to all HandMade members and $15 for non-members. To register for the AWE conference fill out the form by clicking HERE.  To pay for the AWE conference as a Non-member click HERE. 

This year the AWE Conference explores Micro-business in the 21st Century with presentations from:

• Keynote speaker: Dorothy Clark 
• Breakout Consultants: 
• April Burt – Business Law 
• Dawn Chitwood – Web Marketing 
• Saralyn Collins – Business Analyst 
• Sara Sheppard Pacifici – Insurance Needs 
• Olivia Poto – Gift Shop Buyer 
• Leah Shapiro – Editor, The Laurel 
• Anna Toth – Award winning, emerging designer 

Itinerary: 

• 8:15 AM Registration and light breakfast 
• 9:00 AM Conference begins 
• 1 hour lunch break 
• 15 minute afternoon break 
• 5:15 PM Conference ends 
• Closing optional reception until 6:30 PM