The Independence Business Alliance, the region’s LGBT chamber of commerce, will bring together five local women next week to talk about how they overcame challenges to secure success.
The IBA’s Women in Business program will stage “A Unique Conversation with Women Leaders of Philadelphia” 5-8 p.m. March 10 at the Skyline Room at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St. The event is free and open to the public; registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
Panelists will include the city’s director of LGBT affairs, Nellie Fitzpatrick; Betty Long of Guardian Nurses; J’nelle Clements of AstraZeneca; and Laura Sicola of Vocal Impact Productions. The discussion will be moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott.
The women will discuss the “building blocks of fortitude” — confidence, tenacity, bravery and resolve — sharing their personal stories of how they utilized these traits to become leaders.
The event will include appetizers and an open bar. To register, visit www.thinkiba.com.
