A Penticton restaurant owner, a kilt maker and the director of a local funeral home will be sharing their stories of what it is like being a woman running a business, especially during a world pandemic.
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber invites you to celebrate International Women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Day by hearing from the amazing women behind some of your favourite businesses in Penticton. The free virtual event takes place Thursday, March 11 from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Three local women entrepreneurs 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Ayse Barluk, co-owner of Elma Restaurant; Amanda McPhail, co-owner of McPhail Kilt Makers; and Lee Smith, co-owner and partner of Kettle Valley Memorial 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ will be on the panel speaking to the ups and downs of business and especially the challenges of the pandemic.
International Women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Day is Monday, March 8 (today). This year91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s theme is 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ˜Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™
In a panel-style discussion moderated by Danielle Hofer of Women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Enterprise Centre, the female business owners will give a candid look into how they fared during the global pandemic and answer your questions about juggling life and business. There will be a chance for some virtual networking and door prizes to be won.
Registration is free but required. Click to register.
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