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March, 2023

Tuesday
7
Hilton Garden Inn
11:30 AM
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Sara Forhetz will join us to present:
Influential Leadership: How to lead consistently in an ever-changing culture
Wednesday
8
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Discussion: Coming soon
Wednesday
8
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What is literary journalism, or creative nonfiction, and why should we care about it? Award-winning PEN literary journalist Kathleen Sharp describes this popular form of telling true stories and explains why it’s so rare.  Using examples from her own work for the New York Times, NPR, and TV platforms, she’ll reveal the elements that make a story great and that, ideally, deliver hope and sometimes justice.
Thursday
9
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Even with the best intentions, diversity and inclusion efforts can fall short. Learn strategies to foster authentic conversations, avoid stereotypical thinking, update your terminology, and cope with a biased boss or coworker.
Friday
10
Simmons Cancer Institute,
First floor in the Robins Woerner Conference Room
11:30 AM
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Join us for an in-person presentation with Dr. Kari Wolf, professor and chair of the department of psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine, on prioritizing mental health: how we can better manage self-care, tips and tricks to improving mental health, and identifying signs of when to seek assistance for yourself and others.
Wednesday
15
Fusion Brew
7:30 AM
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We‘re getting together for coffee and networking at Fusion Brew in Normal! We‘ll also be discussing the future of our local AWC chapter and what attendees would like to see in a professional organization. The event is free to attend. You are welcome to purchase coffee and/or breakfast from the restaurant or simply join us to chat. RSVP so we know you‘re coming and can save you a seat!
Wednesday
22
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Stephanie Long has spent over 10 years in marketing, specifically focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Several years ago she started her own SEO company, Stephanie Marie Marketing. SEO has many facets to it that can be hard to understand which is why she loves teaching and training people on it, and then seeing them apply what they have learned to their business or company‘s business.

Stephanie will be our featured speaker for our March lunch and learn. She‘ll speak for 20 minutes with 10 minutes for Q&A. Her topic, Optimization for the Modern Web will discuss how SEO is a key piece to any marketing strategy to make sure that potential customers can find you, and rank above your competition. This SEO lunch and learn will help you understand how to optimize website pages, what are the best industry tools to use, and how to research keywords and competitors. So, if you‘re just learning about SEO, are an expert, or are at any level in-between, come learn new things and/or brush up on your SEO skills.
Friday
31
Big Mamma's
7:30 AM
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Catch up with members and meet new members while enjoying breakfast and coffee before heading to work.