Business & Merchant

Last Updated on Monday, 29 April 2024 20:30

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (MVRCC) has partnered with cfsbank, an independent community bank headquartered in Charleroi, to create a ‘Women in Leadership’ Series.

Pictured (L to R): Leanna Spada, Executive Director MVRCC, Kelly Moore, Branch Manager, cfsbank, Carole DeAngelo, Director of Advertising and Events at the Washington Observer-Reporter & Herald-Standard

This leadership series was designed to inspire and empower women through a day of networking, learning, and giving back.

“As a woman in the workplace, who is also a wife and mother, I wanted to create a forum where women can come together to be inspired and build a supportive network”, said Chamber Executive Director Leanna Spada, co-founder of the Women in Leadership Series. “If we can create just one friendship, support system, or referral from this event then it was definitely a success.”

The Women in Leadership Series kicked of March 13 at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville. Carole DeAngelo, Director of Advertising and Events at the Washington Observer-Reporter & Herald-Standard, was the featured speaker for the more than 180 women in attendance.

In addition to a featured speaker, this event included lunch, networking, and approximately 22 vendors from primarily female-owned businesses. Dress for Success Pittsburgh was selected as the highlighted charity for the inaugural Women in Leadership event, with cfsbank making a $500 donation.

Guests were encouraged to donate personal care items and gently used professional accessories.

“When women unite and celebrate each other, it not only creates empowerment, but it also allows us the opportunity for others to forge ahead and develop new relationships.” Said Kelly Moore, cfsbank branch manager and co-founder of the Women in Leadership Series. “And that can have a positive ripple effect for years to come”

The next Women in Leadership Series is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at Nemacolin Country Club. Contact the Chamber for more information at 724-483-3507.