Women's Day Symposium Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration

9 a.m. Opening Remarks by Betty Neal, Edward Jones/SCORE

9:30 a.m. Breakout Session No. 1: Career Track

"Choosing Quality Child Care," by Jinny Hopp, University Extension

"Job Search Skills, Strategies," by Lisa Krueger, Penmac Personnel Services

"Just Organize Yourself," by Sandy Higgins and Wendy Ryerson, Joy Works

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. Breakout Session No. 2: Taking Care of You

"Yoga, Hypnosis, Self-relaxation, Stress Management," a panel discussion featuring Jan Wood, Jan Wood and Associates; Loa Freeman, Success Naturally Yoga & Image Center; and Susan Hoechst, Priority Management.

"A New You: Living In a Healthy Body," Pam Duitsman, University Extension

"Would You Know Where To Go? Reading the Road Map to Elderly Issues," by Kathy Iman, KJI Enterprises

11:45 a.m. Lunch and Keynote Speaker Marlene Chism, "Dance With Authority"

1 p.m. Breakout Session No. 3: Starting A Small Business

"Starting Your Own Non-traditional Business," a panel discussion featuring Christina Wilkinson, Any Key Computer Service; and Sherry Haney, Pin Oak Computer Training

"Financing For Your Business," a panel discussion featuring Ann Marie Baker, executive vice president, UMB Bank Southwest; Paula Glossip, senior vice president, Citizens National Bank; and Jo Hicks, vice president, Commerce Bank.

"The Spirit of Entrepreneurism The Basics of Starting or Expanding Your Small Business," by Betty Neal, Edward Jones/SCORE

2 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. Breakout Session No. 4: Leadership and Management

"Leadership and Management," a panel discussion featuring Nikki Sells, Express Personnel Services; Dianne Elizabeth, Springfield Business Journal; and Sara Ray, SouthGate Homes.

"Living Above the Line," by Marlene Chism

"Lifestyle Management For Leaders," by Beverly Coberly, University Extension southwest region director

3:15 p.m. Adjourn