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MARCH 24, 2023

BURLINGTON NC

INSPIRE

Be encouraged by the stories of other leaders in your community.

EMPOWER

Build a network with our strong and dynamic community of women.

INNOVATE

Learn tips, tricks, and life hacks to incorporate into your day-to-day life.

ENGAGE

Join a community of women 

who are passionate about 

personal growth.

THE WAIT IS OVER.

ROAR IS BACK.

 

We are proud to share that the 2023 ROAR Women's Symposium will be held on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at the Alliance Convention Center in Burlington. 

 

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

SPEAKERS

FEATURED WOMEN

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Keynote Speaker

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Molly Barker

The founder of Girls on the Run International

The founder of Girls on the Run International and a globally recognized role model for positive change, Molly Barker motivates audiences to embrace their individual strengths, ask the hard questions of themselves, and realize their potential to change the world, or as one participant in the Girls on the Run program shared, learn to be "the boss of my own brain."

Mandy Eaton

Chief Operating Officer, Cone Health

Mandy Eaton serves as Chief Operating Officer for Cone Health. She recently assumed this role after serving as the Executive Vice President, People and Culture, beginning in October 2018 where she specialized in human capital strategy and organizational culture. As Chief Operating Officer, Eaton is the senior executive overseeing clinical, administrative, and support service operations, and in partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer and the Chief Nurse Executive, is responsible for providing health system leadership, strategic guidance, and operational direction for the continuum of care. 

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Roar Talk

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Mental Health & Wellness Panel

Bobbi Ruffin

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Marna Winter

Cheryl Lawson

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Dr. Kellie Minder

Tammy Myrick

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Fireside Chat: Tragedy & Transformation

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Dr. Toddie Peters

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Lydia Jones

AGENDA

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023

8:00am

Registration, Networking Breakfast & Vendors

8:45am

Welcome / Symposium Kick Off

8:55am

ROAR Talks – “Fulfillment - Living a Deeply Meaningful Life” (Mandy Eaton, Cone Health) 

9:30am

Fireside Chat – Tragedy & Transformation

10:00am

Vendor Break

10:45am

Health & Wellness Panel

12:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm

Keynote Speaker: “Heartful Rebellion: The Art of Being Your True Self in a World of Resistance” (Molly Barker, Girls on the Run) 

2:00pm

Closing Remarks Sip N’ Social / Speaker Meet & Greet

3:00pm

Event Concludes

Agenda

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 all of our vendors and more than 900 guests.

The Venue

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WOMEN

SPONSORS

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Presenting Sponsor

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Event Partner

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Event Champion

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Marketing Partner

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Hospitality Sponsor

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Stage Sponsor

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Printing Partner

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Event Advocates

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Technology Access Sponsor

Convergence Technologies

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Table Sponsors

Alamance Country Club

Elon University

Sandvik Coromant​

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Photography Sponsor

Katie Smith Photography

Corporate Sponsors

American National Bank
Dudley Realty Group
First National Bank
Gilliam Bell Moser, LLP
Glen Raven, Inc.
IIGNC
Labcorp
Prime Personnel Resources, Inc.
Samet Corporation
The A Team at eXp
Truist
Truliant Federal Credit Union 

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VENDORS

This list will be continue to be updated
as vendors are confirmed. 

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2023 Vendors Include

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Alamance Country Club, Inc
All She Wrote Notes
Black Girl Candle Company
Booktastic Blonde
Brand Connect
Burlington Community Land Trust
Burlington Sock Puppets
Farmer’s Fabulous Fashions
Green & McClure Furniture
Haw River Mushrooms
Judy Wooden - Neora
Katie Smith Photography
Kindred Seedlings Farm
Knot Your Average Events
Linked by Faith 

Lush by Ashley Westcott 

Paws4ever 

Pink & FIERCE 

Rose & Rae’s Café 

Savvy Sweets, Inc. 

Simply Massage & Wellness 

Small Business Center Alamance Community College 

Sweet Caroline Apparel 

The Maverick Radio 

Travelmation Tiffany
Wendy’s Accessories & Things 

Wiley Girl Promotions & Design 

Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County 

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RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ACTIVITY 

Providing equal, affordable access to menstrual hygiene products for all.

We will be collecting items for the Period Project as our 2023 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.
 

  • Menstrual Pads (Please ensure these are menstrual pads and are NOT designed for incontinence. Items need to be in packaging that states individual wrapped.)

  • Underwear Liners

  • Tampons

  • Boxes of Ziplock Bags (Quart sized)

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