Eight Flags Charter Chapter
Media Contact: Jamie Bernard
[email protected]
July 10, 2016 3:00 p.m.
The American Business Women’s Association, Eight Flags Charter Chapter is organizing a women’s forum titled, Dreamers to Believers. The forum will take place on Tuesday July 19th from 11:30am-1pm at the Fernandina Beach Golf Course. The panelists include: Heather Bennett (Owner of Paisley Grace Designs), Anita Comisky (Owner of The Amelia Toffee Company) and Teresa Markarian (Nana Teresa’s Bake Shop). Jodi Henson (Small Business Development Center) and Jamie Bernard (Communities In Schools Nassau) will be moderating the event.
The entrepreneurs plan to share their business stories with the attendees. These women have overcome significant hurtles and experienced invigorating triumphs along the way. Their ambition drives them every day to work their business and create a lasting impact in the community. “I am overjoyed to be associated with the SBDC and ABWA because of the resources those organizations offer to business owners. It is wonderful to have an event that focuses on the local community and how we can help one another reach our goals”, said Anita Comisky, owner of The Amelia Toffee Company.
The meeting will include lunch, networking and door prizes. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non- members. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact Jamie Bernard at [email protected]
The Mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition and is a fun and exciting way for business people to expand their network.