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We are proud to share that the 2025 ROAR Women's Symposium will be held on
Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Alliance Convention Center in Burlington.
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WHY ROAR?
Here, we celebrate women — the doers, the dreamers, the changemakers, and world-shakers. Featuring a networking session, panel discussions, and dynamic speakers, the Women’s Symposium connects and empowers women of all walks of life to share their stories, build their networks, and unlock their potential. Your This symposium is the perfect opportunity to grow with, learn from, and become inspired by women inside and outside of your field.
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DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.
All attendees will be served a light continental breakfast and lunch buffet. If you have any dietary needs (i.e, allergies, restrictions), please notify the Chamber through email.
Kelly Roberts kelly@alamancechamber.com or Reagan Gural reagan@alamancechamber.com.
SPEAKERS
FEATURED WOMEN
Leslie Maxie
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Keynote Speaker
FORMER US OLYMPIAN, SPORTS BROADCASTER
MEDIA MAVEN & ENTREPRENEUR
1988 US Olympian and media professional Leslie Maxie is a born entrepreneur and no stranger to achievement or pushing herself to optimal performance.
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Over the years, she has interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, including Jesse Owens, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Serena Williams, Barry Bonds, and Mike Tyson. She did this while becoming the 1st professional athlete to cover the world's premier entertainment and sporting events outside of her primary sport.
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Over the last decade, Maxie has executed a strategic move from broadcaster to Media Maven as Founder of Maxie Media Group (MMG). MMG has quietly lent its expertise to shape the narrative of and provide media training and crisis communications to several influential clients and corporations, including Viacom Networks, 2014 Super Bowl for the Commissioner's Office, Toyota Motor Corp, Red Bull Formula 1, and TV as well as several fortune 100 © executives.
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Leslie is also an International Keynote Speaker, mother of two, and wife of Attorney and award-winning photographer Phillip Dowdell.
Dr. Connie Ledoux Book
PRESIDENT, ELON UNIVERSITY
Dr. Connie Ledoux Book is a passionate advocate for higher education and its power to transform students’ lives. She spent 16 years as an Elon faculty member and administrative leader, helping to build the university’s reputation for excellence in engaged teaching and learning. In 2015 she accepted a groundbreaking role as the first female provost and chief academic officer at The Citadel. Following her impressive accomplishments there, she returned to Elon as president in 2018, bringing a deep appreciation for the university’s unique history and its rapid rise to national prominence.
An advocate for access to education at all levels, Book is chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, a North Carolina Independent College and Universities board member, and a board member for The Washington Center and NC Campus Engagement. Locally, she has launched joint initiatives with public schools and Alamance Community College.
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Opening Speaker
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Panel Discussion
BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING & BEYOND​
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The 2024 leadership panel is stacked with local female glass ceiling breakers who are trailblazing the path forward in their industries. Whether they are the first female in their position, or females thriving in male-dominated industries - they are ready to share their stories of success, challenge and everything in between. Moderated by Keren Rivas, Assistant Vice President for Marketing Communications at Elon University, this panel will feature Sara Cloud, Co-founder and Chief Financial / Administrative Officer, Reagan Gural, President & CEO of the Alamance Chamber and Heidi York, Alamance County Manager.
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Keren Rivas
Sara Cloud
Reagan C. Gural
Heidi York
ASSISTANT VP, MARKETING &
COMMUNICATIONS, ELON UNIVERSTIY
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF FINANCIAL / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,
ALLIANCE MOCVD
PRESIDENT & CEO,
ALAMANCE CHAMBER
COUNTY MANAGER,
ALAMANCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Fireside Chat
THE EVOLUTION OF IMPACT: THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (WRC)​
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The Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County was established in 1991 to address the need for programs and services specifically for women in Alamance County and to provide a center conveniently located to serve as a clearinghouse for information for all women in the community. In 33 years, a lot has changed for the organization but the mission remains the same. This fireside chat will feature a conversation between WRC Executive Director, Susan Watson and one of the organization's Founder's, Becky Mock highlighting the concept to the impact the organization has today.
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Susan Watson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
IN ALAMANCE COUNTY
Becky Mock
FOUNDER,
THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
IN ALAMANCE COUNTY
AGENDA
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
7:30am
Registration, Networking Breakfast & Vendors
8:45am
Welcome / Symposium Kick Off
8:55am
Opening Keynote - Leading Into Excellence
Featuring Dr. Connie Ledoux Book, Elon University
9:30am
Fireside Chat - The Evolution of Impact
Featuring Susan Watson & Becky Mock, The Women's Resource Center
10:00am
Vendor Break
10:45am
Leadership Panel - Breaking the Glass Ceiling & Beyond
Featuring: Dr. Marcia Eisenberg, Labcorp, Reagan C. Gural, Alamance Chamber,
Heidi York, Alamance County Government | Moderated by: Keren Rivas, Elon University
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Keynote Address - Excellence is Not An Accident
Featuring: Leslie Maxie, US Olympian, International Keynote Speaker,
Self-Made Entrepreneur & Journalist
2:00pm
Closing Remarks Sip N’ Social / Speaker Meet & Greet
3:00pm
Event Concludes
VENUE
1214 Turrentine St.
Burlington, NC 27215
The Prosperity Hall of the Alliance Convention Center is home to this year's Women's Symposium. This convention center offers 13,000 square feet of space, which can accommodate more than 900 guests.
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To offer an enhanced marketplace for vendors to display resources, sell products, and interact with attendees, vendors will be setup in the Inspiration Hall directly next to Prosperity Hall.
SPONSORS
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Presenting Sponsor
Event Partner
Event Champion
Marketing Partner
Hospitality Sponsor
Stage Sponsor
Event Advocates
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Cone Health
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Eithiel Estes - Double E Realty Group
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Impact Alamance
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Kernodle Clinic
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Pepper Moon Catering
Technology Access Sponsor
Convergence Technologies
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Table Sponsors
Alamance Country Club
Always Care Senior Services
Clover Garden School
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Photography Sponsor
Katie Smith Photography
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Accomodations Sponsor
The Inn At Elon
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Printing Partner
Brand Connect
Corporate Sponsors
AKG of America, Inc.
Alamance Community College
American Honda Motor Co.
Bobbitt Construction
Cone Health ARMC
First Bank
First National Bank
Gillam Bell Moser, LLP
Glen Raven, Inc.
IIGNC
Labcorp
NorthGroup Real Estate (Graham Office)
Prime Personnel Resources, Inc.
Samet Corporation
Simply Massage & Wellness
Suntamers Window Tinting​
Truist
Truliant Federal Credit Union
United Way of Alamance County
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PLANNING THE DETAILS
2024 COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Edna Parker, Labcorp
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Allison Gant, The Blue Ridge Institute
Tracey Grayzer, Impact Alamance
Reagan C. Gural, Alamance Chamber
Angie Hall, Ancora Wealth Partners
Kelly McKinney, Elon University
Tammy Myrick, TRM Consulting Group
Nikki Ratliff, Burlington Housing Authority
Kelly Roberts, Alamance Chamber
Lori Seiler, Seiler Services, Inc.
VENDORS
This list will be continue to be updated weekly as vendors are confirmed. Interested in participating as a vendor? Click the button below for more information.
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2024 Vendors:
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Authoracare Collective
Benevolence Farm
Betsy Hooper Studio
Brand Connect
Cone Health Talent Acquisition
D. Daye Hunter Designs LLC
DeeTox Skin & Laser
DMF Foundation
Donna Coleman Design
Elon University Graduate Programs
Excel with Me Training & Consulting
Farmer's Fabulous Fashions
Graham Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association
Greystone Chiropractic
Griswold Home Care
IIGNC
Just In Time Roofing
Katie Smith Photography
Kernodle Clinic
Knot Your Average Events
Linked by Faith
Little Pink Houses of Hope
Lush by Ashley Westcott
Modwash
Painted Grape
Paws4ever
Pink Lola
Rodan & Fields Skincare, Haircare & Lashes
Selah Esthetics
Shaped Brow
Simply Massage & Wellness
Small Business Center - Alamance Community College
Solid State Clothing
Sunbrella® ReMade™
Sweet B Cookies
Sweet Caroline Apparel
The Center for Congregational Health
The Skin Retreat
Upside Aerial Arts & Fitness
Women's Resource Center in Alamance County
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Providing equal, affordable access to menstrual hygiene products for all.
We will be collecting items for the Period Project as our 2024 responsible business activity. The need of these supplies for girls in our local school system is high, and the impact of your donation is great. Below you will find a list of items that will be collected at the ROAR event. We encourage all attendees to bring as many items as you like.
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Menstrual Pads (Please ensure these are menstrual pads and are NOT designed for incontinence. Items need to be in packaging that states individual wrapped.)
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Underwear Liners
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Tampons
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Boxes of Ziplock Bags (Quart sized)