WARREN – Exceptional women business leaders will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association at the 14th annual Women and Leadership in the Workplace Conference and Distinguished Service Awards Brunch. The event will take place on March 4 at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn from 7:30 a.m. until noon.

Marla Drutz, from WDIV Channel 4 will chair this one-day event that will feature dynamic educational sessions that focus on leadership and mentoring for women. This year?s theme is ?A New You for a New Time.? Educational sessions include ?Best Employment Practices for Women? and ?Shared Success Stories of Women Thriving in Business During Changing Times.? Participants will also enjoy a business fashion show presented by StyleLine and Macy?s.

The mission of this Women?s Leadership Conference is to provide education, encourage leadership, promote high professional standards, assure equal advantages for women in their professions, occupations, places of employment and volunteerism, and recognize women leaders. More than 500 women are expected to attend the event.

This year?s honorees will represent professional standards in eight distinct categories including business, government, philanthropic, human services, professional, media, small business and education.

Association members can purchase tickets for $65 and non-member tickets are available for $75. Group discounts are also available. Admission includes the workshops, fashion show, exhibit gallery and awards brunch.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register, MichBusiness.Org

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