The ever-popular Women in the North (WIN) conference is about to make its appearance again in the Peace Region, and organizers say they’re expecting to sell out quickly.
Community Futures Peace River general manager Sherry Crawford explains this year they’ve chosen to host a single WIN conference for the first time since COVID. Since the pandemic, the organization has been hosting multiple events at various location throughout the North, but they want to spread the word this is a regional conference designed for women across northern Alberta.
“The Community Futures Peace Country staff strive every year to bring relevant, interesting and motivational experiences and information to women leaders,” says Crawford.
“It is a day to network, share, learn and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being with a group of like-minded women. It is also fun and rewarding,” she adds.
The event will be held at the Coast Hotel in Grimshaw on April 22, and Crawford says they will continue with the team-building focus from last year.
She adds Community Futures is encouraging employers and managers to send their teams. As a result, Community Futures is offering a team discount if businesses register three or more staff, they will receive 20 per cent off tickets.
“We want to emphasize that there truly is no other event like this in the north,” says Crawford.
“Community Futures Peace Country is deeply committed to providing professional development opportunities for women in our region, and this year marks the 18th year of the Women in the North Conference. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our communities, sponsors, supporters, and partners who make this event possible.”
Speakers this year will include Elemental Fitness owner Heidi Dube, Charis Nepinak of Choosing Change Counselling, Rural Heart Media’s Dani Wearden, and Human Resources Consultant Stacey Messner.
Crawfod says Coast Hotel is offering discounted room rates for attendees.
“We chose Grimshaw as the host community because it is centrally located within the Community Futures Peace Country boundaries, and we would love to welcome women from across the region for a full day of learning, connection, and refuelling,” says Crawford.
Tickets will be available at www.womeninthenorth.ca starting Feb. 2.
Emily Plihal
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