Chamber announces 3rd annual STEEL Conference at Patriot Center Oct. 14
Jess Ekstrom is an entrepreneur, speaker, and mother of two who believes ambition and real life can coexist and is the keynote speaker of the Highland County Chamber’s upcoming STEEL Conference on Oct. 14. Tickets are now on sale for this event that is targeted at the area’s emerging and experienced leaders. For more information visit www.thehighlandchamber.com or call (937) 393-1111.
By Jamie Wheeler
Executive Director
Highland County Chamber of Commerce
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce’s third annual STEEL Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The Chamber invites businesses to become sponsors as well as participate in this exciting event that has been created to energize and strengthen Highland County’s business community. STEEL stands for Strengthening Together Experienced and Emerging Leaders. Anticipated attendance for the half-day event is 350 people from the area who will leave charged up and ready to lead. The event will take place at The Patriot Center at Southern State Community College located at 100 Hobart Drive in Hillsboro.
Tickets for the event are $100 until Sept. 1 and can be purchased by visiting the Chamber office at 129 North High Street in Hillsboro, calling (937) 393-1111, or can be purchased online at www.thehighlandchamber.com with an additional fee. After Sept. 1, tickets will increase to $150. All ticket sales are final on Oct. 1. Tickets will not be available on the day of the event. Seating for the event will be limited so purchase your ticket early.
This year’s keynote speaker is Jess Ekstrom.
Ekstrom is an entrepreneur, speaker, and mom of two who believes ambition and real life can coexist. She is the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, where she helps women step into their voice and become confident speakers. At home, she loves board games with her husband, time with her kids, and occasionally setting off the fire alarm while attempting dinner.
Additionally, the event will be filled with ice breakers, networking time, and a panel discussion featuring Highland County’s experienced and emerging leaders. The panel will feature: Dr. Corey Cockerill, Denise Fauber, Blake Herdman, Jacobey Lucas and Galen Yoder. The master of ceremonies of the event is Jeremy Ratcliff.
Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the event will conclude at 4 p.m.
Announcements about the event, as well as other Chamber activities, will be made available on www.thehighlandchamber.com as well as the Chamber’s social media accounts.
About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers its investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives, and local, state, and federal legislative/advocacy efforts positions the Chamber of Commerce as a lead organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.
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