News Release
For immediate release September 11, 2012 Contact: Emma Jones, Public Relations Assistant Emma@legacywomeninstitute.org, (585)442-1704Legacy Women’s Conference & Expo Dedicated to the Lifetime Work of Susan B. Anthony is Launched in Rochester, NY
The first annual event arms women with 21st Century tools and strategies to “Launch a Legacy” through legacy education, networking, and inspiration.
2012 SUSAN B. ANTHONY
LEGACY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE & EXPO
Theme: Take Care of Your Legacy, It’s Our Future
Presented by: Legacy Women Institute International
Rochester, NY–Sept 10, 2012 — Legacy Women Institute International, a social entrepreneur enterprise dedicated to documenting, branding, and marketing the legacy and leadership of extraordinary women, will host its first annual Susan B. Anthony Women’s Conference & Expo on October 19-21. “This conference is dedicated to the lifetime work of the legendary Susan B. Anthony whose legacy leadership is responsible for changing the social fabric of our nation,” said Executive Director, Dr. Melody Cofield.
Essie Calhoun-McDavid, Master of Ceremonies and former Eastman Kodak Chief Diversity Officer, will present distinguished speakers, panelists, and experts including: Jane Plitt, Author and Entrepreneur, Susan Bradley, founder of Sudden Money Institute, and Deborah Hughes, Executive Director Susan B. Anthony House.
The three-day event is jam packed with activities to celebrate and acknowledge the “Legacy Woman Within” and empower progressive women who seek to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and the world. Events include: distinguished speaker-forums and panels, workshops, legacy women tours, network receptions, and an evening of entertainment.
“Rochester has a rich history of legacy women, which makes it an extraordinary location for hosting a legacy women’s conferences. Our long-term goal is to place Rochester on the map as the Mecca for legacy women’s conferences.” Cofield boasts.
Schedule At-a-Glance include:
Friday, October 19, 3:00 -6:00 PM
Opening Reception, Failure is Impossible Tour, Bollywood Dance Workshop
Saturday, October 20, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Distinguished Speaker Forums, Songs of Legacy & Bollywood Dance Talent Show
Sunday, October 21 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Prayer & Gospel Songs, Brunch, Distinguished Speaker Forum, Closing Remarks
Location: Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610, free parking For Online Registration and ticket purchases at:or call (585) 442-1704
Conference helps women explore the virtues of creating and launching a personal legacy.
Program sessions throughout the day will focus on celebrating the strategies and contribution of “Legacy Woman” who bring about positive change. Other distinguished speakers include: Jennifer Leonard, President & CEO Rochester Community Area Foundation, Natalie M. Cofield, President & CEO Austin African American Chamber of Commerce, Hon. Sandra Frankel, Former Town of Brighton Supervisor, Dr. Elain Spaull, Executive Director the Center for Youth and City Councilwoman, and Fran Wiesberg, Executive Director Finger Lakes Health System Agency.
This year the theme: “Take Care of Your Legacy, It is Our Future,” focuses on building and launching personal legacies in five of the 21st Century’s most challenging areas for women: Health & Wellbeing, Money & Security, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Careers, and Legacy Women Leadership. Attendees will explore why legacy matters, how it impacts our future, and how to navigate a personal legacy that is as fulfilling today as it will be for others tomorrow.
Champion Sponsorship: Young Emerging Legacy Women’s Program
We are proud to announce our Champion Sponsored Emerging Legacy Women’s Program, which provides young women ages high school up to age 26 the opportunity to attend the Conference. The program stems from the belief that young women are often discouraged from pursuing their dreams, or simply not shown the way. Legacy Women Champions are women who are willing and able to support or mentor other women who want to make a difference. Our future of the state lies with our young people, and it is incumbent upon us to open doors of possibility to them. Young women need to be encouraged to dream big and to work hard to make their dreams come true.
Benefits of the Susan B. Anthony Women’s Conference & Expo
There are a variety of ways the community can participate and benefit from the conference including: Attendees, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers.
Attendees will:
- Expand and develop legacy leadership skills and competencies.
- Build personal relations with progressive women who want to make a difference.
- Learn legacy strategies employed by both historical and living legendary women.
- Celebrate the achievements of legacy women and learn how they changed the world.
- Be more confidence and motivated to leave a legacy that drives positive change.
Corporate Sponsors gain by:
- Helping to create the premier Mecca conference to document, celebrate, and recognize legacy women of all stages and ages.
- Helping to develop young women leaders who make a difference.
- Engaging women leaders as speakers.
- Enhancing community outreach and recruitment of women.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors at the Conference offer a wide range of products and services that are meaningful to women. They are able to: present new products, educate decisions makers, fulfill entrepreneurial outreach, and present diversity and recruitment programs.
Advertisers
Individuals, organizations, and business are able to communicate their special legacy women by placing an advertisement in the Conference journal.
Who should Attend, and How?
Conference attendees are women from all ages, stages, and professions who seek to make a difference. They are women entrepreneurs, women who want to start a business, who are corporate leaders, social advocates, professionals, volunteers, mothers, or champions.
Early-Bird Registration by October 5
3-Day pass for one person: $159
3-Day pass for You & A Friend: $278
Students: $75
Concert Tickets: $35
Exhibitor Booth and Pass: $260/ without Pass/$130
About Legacy Women Institute International
Founded in 2011, Legacy Women Institute International is a social enterprise dedicated to documenting, branding, and marketing the legacy leadership of women. Services are targeted for progressive women making a difference from different cultures, stages , and ages of legacy development seeking to: monetize their passion and purpose, develop a well-defined legacy brand strategy, launch and market their legacy brand, optimize their legacy to serve as a role model for others, and support, mentor and help other women make their legacy dream come true.
EDITORIAL NOTE: For complete highlights of the events, please visit our website at www.legacywoman.org, our Facebook (legacywomensconference) and twitter (legacywomenrock)
Online Registrations: Registration, tours, and concert tickets can be purchased at www.legacywoman.com, by contacting the office to register at (585) 442-1704, or via email at RegisterMe@legacywomeninstitute.com
XXX