NSU Press Release

Pre-Registration for NSU’s Annual Women’s Conference Begins

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University’s Virginia Beach Higher Education Center will host Women Achieving With Excellence: Think It, Do It, Accomplish It, an annual conference dedicated to women on Tuesday, Sept. 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Center is located at 1881 University Drive in Virginia Beach.

The conference will focus on professionalism, empowerment, sisterhood, and day-to-day challenges that women face. It will feature a series of workshops mixed with networking opportunities. Participants will learn about women’s financial empowerment, health issues, meeting today’s challenges, and a host of other topics.

Keynote speakers include WVEC Channel 13 evening news anchor Regina Mobley; Rowena J. Fullinwinder, president and owner of Rowena’s, Inc.; Jean Loxley Barnard, president and publisher of The Shopper; Danielle McDole, president and owner of Everyday Lending; and Dr. Angela L. Corprew-Boyd, founder of Women Empowered in the Millennium, Inc.

The cost of the conference, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference material, is $99.00. Optional personal pampering sessions will include manicures, mini shoulder and neck massages, hair stylists, massage treatments, and facials will be available throughout the lunch break for a nominal fee, as well as a number of vendors with items every women wants and needs.

Due to limited space, pre-registration is preferred. The registration deadline is Sept. 21. For more information or to register, visit the conference website at http://www.nsu.edu/vbhec/conference/  or call 368-4161.