8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote Presentation

GRAND BALLROOM
Chequed Out, Fully Charged and Ready to Go
Presented by Lisa Vehrenkamp, American Express
A wide-ranging look at women in business from the perspective of those involved in small businesses to that of heading a large-scale, global operation. Being “chequed out, fully charged and ready to go” includes listening to your customers and knowing you can do anything when you are “ fully engaged. Lisa Vehrenkamp was named Vice President-Global Prepaid Servicing for the American Express Travelers Cheque and Prepaid Services Group in early 2005. Lisa’s next assignment will be as the Senior Vice President and General Manager for all of the American Express Corporate Card business in Australia and Asia. She will move to Sydney at the first of the year.
Sponsored by:    

Morning Breakout Session 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

ARIZONA ROOM
Financial Track: Dollars and Sense - Learn how to ride out the storm of a volatile economy, avoid mistakes women make with money and discover new ways of doing “common sense” things that really make a difference in long-term financial gain. 
Presented by Pat Richards, Senior Vice President and Senior Regional Manager, Wells Fargo
Patricia Richards is Senior Vice President and Senior Regional Manager for The Private Bank of Wells Fargo. Following a management training position with First National Bank of Chicago, Pat began working for First Security Bank of Utah. Following the merger with Wells Fargo she became National Director of Endowment and Foundation Markets. She is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees of Utah Symphony & Opera. In 2000, Pat served as the first female chair of the Salt Lake Chamber. 
Sponsored by:

IDAHO ROOM
Communications Track: Gender Differences in Communication - Through research and personal experiences, Chris will share insights on how men and women communicate differently, professionally and personally.
Presented by Chris Redgrave, Vice President and General Manager, Bonneville Salt Lake Radio Group
Chris Redgrave is the Vice President, General Manager of the top billing and top ranked radio stations, KSL News Radio, FM100 and Arrow 103.5. Her philosophy, “If you work hard enough, you can achieve anything”. She is the Chair of Salt Lake Chamber, serves on the board of the United Way Women’s Professional Philanthropic Network, Utah Broadcasters Association, Renaissance Society and is a member of the Editorial Board for KSL Radio and Television. She is proud of her staff, which she calls “a dedicated group of professionals.”  Sponsored by:

WYOMING ROOM
Technology Track: Online Business Relationships - Learn how to find and nurture professional and business relationships to help you in your job and career.
Presented by Jason Alba, CEO, JibberJobber.com  
Jason Alba is the CEO and creator of JibberJobber.com, and author of I’m on LinkedIn – Now What??? After a corporate downsizing in 2006, he experienced firsthand the difficulties of conducting a job search. Drawing on his extensive computer software and IT experience, Jason analyzed the job search process and developed JibberJobber.com, the gold standard in career management technology. Jason specializes in social media with an emphasis on getting professional or business value out of various social tools. Jason maintains four blogs, including JibberJobber.com/blog, and is co-author of I’m on Facebook – Now What???
Sponsored by: Telesphere

Athena Awards Luncheon Keynote Presentation

GRAND BALLROOM
FINDING YOUR PURPOSE THROUGH GIVING 
Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Author of Twist of Faith
Anne Beiler’s journey to become a leading female franchise owner followed a series of difficult personal struggles. The death of her second child drove her to seek pastoral counsel where she was abused by a sexual predator - her family pastor. Enduring great personal failure, a gripping depression followed her for more than six years. What makes Anne’s story of extraordinary failure and success remarkable, in addition to creating the best tasting homemade pretzel, is her determination to honor Jesus Christ and help others by telling her story. Anne’s commitment to excellence is rooted in the belief that we give to get, to give again; and that success can only be realized when you have a great product, great vision and great people on your team and a purpose greater than yourself. In April of 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne’s, Inc. Anne Beiler lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Jonas. Her two daughters, LaWonna and LaVale, also live and work in Lancaster County. For more information, please visit www.AnneBeiler.com.  

1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Session

ARIZONA ROOM
Political Track: Politics 101 - It’s a Jungle Out There – Women and politics do mix.  It’s all in knowing how! Learn from a seasoned pro the secrets of navigating the testosterone-filled waters of politics and the important role women play in making policy, impacting communities and making a difference. 
Presented by Pat Jones, co-owner of Dan Jones & Associates
Senator Pat Jones has served six years in the Utah State House of Representatives, and currently serves in the Utah State Senate. In addition to her duties at the Utah State Capitol, Senator Jones is also President and Co-owner of Dan Jones & Associates, Inc. At this year’s Women & Business Conference, Pat was named the 2008 ATHENA award recipient. 
Sponsored by: 

IDAHO ROOM
Professional Development Track: Reclaim your Health and Elevate your Productivity - America is in a health crisis. Are you? Whether a business owner or an employee how you feel impacts how you perform at work and at home. Discover 12 secrets for feeling better, looking better and being more productive.
Presented by Tony and Randi Escobar, Share it Forward Academy
Tony and Randi have been married for 38 years. They love serving people and believe that their secret to success has come from helping others realize their dreams of health, wealth and happiness. They are the founders of the “Share It forward Academy,” an organization that goes far beyond conventional and traditional training and personal development. The “Share IT forward Academy” is where people can go to receive powerful, inspirational training that will certainly impact their health and there financial future. Tony and Randi have worked as service missionaries for five years within the Twelve Step Addiction Recovery Program, working in the Utah jails and prisons and have presided over hundreds of Twelve Step Meetings.  
Sponsored by: 

WYOMING ROOM
Business Track: Unlock your Potential and Live Life Fully Engaged - Many people live their lives, stressing over things that never materialize. Learn how to go from “good” to “great” by unlocking your potential and how to come out on top over and over again.
Presented by Brandon Mackay, President/CEO and 
Charlie Johnson, Vice President, SnugZ USA
Under the leadership of President / CEO Brandon Mackay and Vice President Charley Johnson, SnugZ USA has grown from a small family business with a handful of employees to a multi-million dollar organization that currently employs 205 people and markets all types of promotional products and gift items. Recently, Brandon and Charley have created silicone bracelets that are imprinted with the phrase, “Pay It Forward.” The bracelets are distributed to anyone who wants them, at no cost whatsoever (SnugZ even covers the shipping). Brandon and Charley have said their goal is to distribute billions of bracelets around the world. To learn more about “Pay It Forward” and make the world a better place visit www.snugzusa.com.
Sponsored by:
Sylvan Learning Center

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closing Session Panel Discussion: 
Sponsored by:

GRAND BALLROOM
Work/Life Balance Track - The Balancing Act - Keeping Everyone Engaged! Making work, work for you, your company and your family is a full-time job. It’s complex, it’s challenging, it’s do able!!! Learn the different approaches these women have taken to make work, work for them! If they can do it, you can too!!!
Panel Discusion facilitated by: Abby Bonell – Managing News Director, Clear Channel Broadcasting-Salt Lake City - KOSY 106.5 FM and 570 AM KNRS
Panelists:
Joni Carrillo-Harry, Clear Channel Broadcasting
Celia Willette, Millcreek Broadcasting
Charla Haley, Utah Department of Health
Tera Sundder, Café Rio
Dr. Deneece Huftalin, Salt Lake Community College
Tim Huftalin

Abby Bonell, Clear Channel Broadcasting
Abby Bonell graduated from the University of Wales in the U.K. and launched her broadcast career with Piccadilly Radio. Abby traveled across the globe reporting on assignments working for Britain's largest commercial radio station from Turkey to Switzerland. One of those postings sent Abby to America where she was hired by Jacor Communications to host a morning show in Denver. Abby has spent the past decade working in Salt Lake City, anchoring the morning news with Andrew Peters and managing the 570 KNRS news department. 

Joni Carrillo-Harry, Clear Channel Broadcasting
Joni Carrillo-Harry began her broadcast sales career in 1994 after graduating from the University of Utah in Broadcast Journalism. A college professor told her sales was more lucrative with better hours than a journalist. In 1995, after the birth of her twin daughters, Joni proposed and implemented the first Radio Sales JobShare position in the Salt Lake Market. She maintains a hectic family life commuting from Kamas, Utah and has been proud to cultivate a rewarding career without sacrificing her family

Celia Willette, Millcreek Boradcasting
Over the past 20 years, Celia has been involved in the local advertising industry in broadcast sales and management at various media groups, and as owner of her own marketing and advertising firm. She currently serves as chairman of the board for the Utah Arts Festival and is on The Christmas Box House community advisory council. She is past president of the AAF-Utah (formerly Utah Advertising Federation). Celia earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah. Most recently, she was in a job-share arrangement at Clear Channel Broadcasting.

Charla Haley, Utah Department of Health
Charla Haley has been a Public Information Specialist with the Utah Department of Health since September of 2006. Prior to joining the state, Charla spent 26 years as a radio news personality for several radio stations along the Wasatch Front.

Tera Sundder, Café Rio
Tera is a world class Human Resources expert, having honed her skills at a number of large and small restaurant and retail companies including Starbucks, T.G.I.Friday’s and Brinker International’s Corner Bakery. At Starbucks Tera was responsible for leading the recruiting and succession planning activities for over 2200 outlets with yearly growth of more than 200 units. Tera is known for her ability to effectively coach and develop individuals and teams, which is a tremendous asset to the growing employee family at Cafe Rio.

Dr. Deneece Huftalin, Salt Lake Community College 
Deneece Huftalin serves as Vice President for Student Services at Salt Lake Community College and has worked in the student affairs field for twenty-one years. In addition to working with student services, she has been very involved in student leadership development, learning communities on campus, and strategic planning and assessment initiatives. She serves on the faculty for Leadershape, Inc. a non-profit organization focused on college student leadership development and is involved in regional and national Student Affairs boards. She also currently serves on the Utah Arts Festival board. Deneece earned a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah, a Master’s degree at University of California, Los Angeles and a Ph.D. at the University of Utah.

Tim Huftalin
Tim Huftalin is originally from DeKalb, IL but spent most of his life in a small town in Iowa. He attended Iowa State University where he studied Agriculture and Business and was involved in Farmhouse fraternity. After spending several years in farming, Tim changed careers and moved to Salt Lake City to work in the Real Estate Appraising field. Tim moved to part-time appraising in 1994 to spend more time at home with his son and in 1998, when his second son was born, became a full-time stay at home father. Tim started Four Trees, a cabinet and furniture company, several years ago and currently works from home building custom furniture.

2008 Women & Business Conference & Athena Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.    
Little America Hotel
500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City

2008 Conference Fees:
Conference and Luncheon per individual $75.00
Table Sponsorship of 10 (includes conference, luncheon, and program listing) $1500
For more information on this event, please contact Jackie Sexton at (801) 328-5053 or email jsexton@saltlakechamber.org.  

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