SPW is joining forces with the Union League Business Network! Joan Carter is no stranger to making history and overcoming obstacles. She started her career as an entrepreneur with a start-up venture in medical testing and is now President and co-owner of a private investment firm.

In 1986, she was one of the first female members of The Union League of Philadelphia and this past year, she was elected as the club's first female president in its 148-year history.

Joan will share highlights from her journey and how to break glass ceilings that get in your way.

Think you're busy? Try running four thriving companies at once!

That's the daily task of Reneé Amoore as Founder and President of The Amoore Group, Inc. With countless awards to her name, Reneé has made her mark in Philadelphia, D.C. and all the way to South Africa.

Learn her strategies for success as a pioneering entrepreneur, political powerhouse and community leader.

Amanda Bennett, executive editor of Bloomberg News and former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, will join Deirdre Connelly, President of North American Pharmaceuticals for GSK, for a discussion on the future of business in a fast-paced environment.

Join us to discuss issues presently on the minds of business leaders and consumers alike - international competition, the economic crisis in the U.S. and objectives and strategies for continued growth in the 21st century.

Wish you had the insight of the marketing brains behind a market giant like Wawa? Here's your chance to learn the secrets of their success!

Carol Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer at Wawa, Inc., will share Wawa's Blue Ocean Strategy and how they matched their branding and marketing strategies to meet changing consumer trends throughout its 100+ year history.

You probably know Lisa Scottoline, a local celebrity, from her weekly column “Chick Wit” in the Philadelphia Inquirer and her over 18 bestselling books featuring strong, intelligent women. But did you know she started out as a lawyer and only wrote part-time while raising her daughter as a single mother?

She’ll share how she navigated this transition and became an award-winning author by following her dreams. If you’ve ever thought about reinventing your career, you can’t miss this event.

If anyone knows how to grow a company, it's Dave Magrogan. What Dave started as a local restaurant concept has now turned into a multifaceted company with over $50 MIL in sales.

His "Rhino Living" method draws thousands of followers, led to his partnership with serial entrepreneur Pat Croce and fuels his success as an author and international speaker.

Attend to learn Dave's key secrets for how to make your business thrive.

Whether you are negotiating a corporate contract or about to ask for a promotion, Selena Rezvani can teach you key communications strategies for success.

Author of The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Know but Won't Learn in Business School and soon to be released Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want, Selena is a nationally sought-after speaker with frequent appearances on NBC, ABC & NPR.

Join us to learn how to tailor your verbal and body language to achieve your goals.

Still planning on being in the workforce in ten years? Then, this program is one you can't miss!

As Co-Chairs of Vision 2020 and region leaders, Lynn Yeakel and Rosemarie Greco have made gender equality a national priority. Attend to learn how you can ensure women make the extra 23 cents per dollar that men do and increase the number of women in leadership positions.