Media Release - Empowering women in business: BECN ‘She Owns It’ Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference returns
Media Release
Cobourg, ON – September 19, 2024 – After a successful sold-out event last year, the highly anticipated Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN)’s ‘She Owns It’ Women's Entrepreneurship Conference is back, ready to empower and inspire women leaders in business again this year.
The half-day conference, taking place at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre on Thursday, November 7th, will motivate local entrepreneurs with an incredible lineup of inspiring guest speakers, including The Sorry Girls, Mabel’s Labels Co-Founder and Senior Director Julie Cole and Media Host, Producer and Writer Pay Chen. Presented in partnership with Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8), the conference offers the opportunity to hear the personal stories, experiences and lessons learned from these successful women in business.
“We are excited to welcome back Mel Hannah from Peterborough Pure Country 105 as our emcee again this year, as we connect with another remarkable group of business leaders,” states BECN Business Development Coordinator Kailyn Coupland. “This year, we have an impressive lineup of industry experts sharing their valuable knowledge as well as new surprises and takeaways for attendees, including the opportunity to get a free digital professional headshot by Laura Benn of Gooseberry Studios on-site at the conference. This event is a great opportunity for women to come together, share insights amongst each other, grow their network and celebrate their impressive achievements in our community.”
The agenda for the conference includes three presentations. Julie Cole, Co-Founder and Senior Director of Mabel’s Labels, will open the conference with humour and practical advice as she shares business lessons she learned throughout her career – from starting Mabel’s Labels in a basement to a multi-million-dollar acquisition. Julie is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling and award-winning author and media personality. She has appeared on NBC's The Today Show, CNN, HLN's Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, and CityLine, among many others. Her articles have also appeared in The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, Today's Parent, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and numerous websites.
Becky Wright and Kelsey MacDermaid of The Sorry Girls will then dive into the history of their careers, including the pinnacle successes and challenges along the way. With over 2.2+ million YouTube subscribers, more than 15 million monthly views across various platforms, appearances on shows like The Drew Barrymore Show, Good Morning America, Breakfast Television, Global News and Netflix, and 14 years of experience, The Sorry Girls have grown into a full-scale digital media brand. Their channel focuses on DIY, interior design, sustainability, empowerment and education.
Attendees will also learn how to leverage media and influencer marketing to unleash their brand’s potential during a professional development session led by Pay Chen. Pay is a seasoned broadcaster with over 20 years of experience as a producer, writer, host and guest expert. Her work spans across all networks, including the CBC, CTV, Global, CityTV, The Food Network and other specialty stations. As a freelance writer and food expert, Pay shares delicious discoveries as well as insight and opinions on industry trends and events.
Attendees will leave the conference with useful takeaways, an expanded business network, and the inspiration to fuel their own entrepreneurial pursuits.
Tickets for this event are limited and registration is required to attend. Tickets are available to purchase for $43 +HST, by visiting Northumberland.ca/SheOwnsIt.
Event details
Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre, 930 Burnham Street, Cobourg
Ticket cost: $43 +HST
Tickets available for purchase at: Northumberland.ca/SheOwnsIt
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director of Communications
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 x2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: Northumberland.ca
About BECN
The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (BECN) is the leading source for business information, strategy, resources, and education for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Northumberland. A service delivered by Northumberland County in partnership with the Province of Ontario, the BECN offers micro grants, free consultations, training, information and resources, and workshops and seminars for community members thinking of starting or expanding a small business in Northumberland.
About Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills
