Business women are invited to attend a symposium to hear from local female business leaders about issues women face in the workforce.
The Kosciusko Association of Female Executives will present the symposium "Leadership For Women: A Women's Symposium" Oct. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 2517 Restaurant, Warsaw.
Registration includes continental breakfast and a light lunch.
The featured keynote speaker is Tricia Sloma, morning anchor for WNDU Channel 16. Sloma has served as a co-anchor of the morning news since late 1993.
The first symposium was held in 2005. Keynote speaker Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman spoke about women in the political world.
The association is dedicated to the advancement of women, both professionally and personally, by providing an environment that promotes support, networking opportunities, continuing education and volunteerism through community service.
The organization meets monthly to share ideas, skills and career opportunities.
There will be four other speakers during the event.
Mary Gerard, human resources director for Seating Technologies, will speak on "Getting It All Done While Keeping Your Sanity." Linda Zimmerman will speak on "Personality Profiles and Types."
Pamela Plouhar, vice president for clinical and regulatory affairs at DePuy, will speak about "Building the Women's Team." Kendallville Mayor Suzanne Handshoe will speak on "Breaking the Mold, Adjusting Your Style to Fit the Situation."
To register, call Joni Truex at 574-267-6125. The cost to attend is $25 if registration is postmarked by Friday. There is a $30 late registration fee that will be accepted through Sept. 26.
