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SUMMARY:Women of Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:2026 Women of Manufacturing Conference: Transforming Manufacturing. Transforming Careers. Transforming Communities \n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore how women are leading transformation in the workplace\, advancing their careers\, and strengthening the communities they serve. Be inspired by stories of leadership\, resilience\, and the power of embracing change in a rapidly evolving industry. \n\n\n\n📅 Date: October 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\n🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Forsyth Tech Main Campus\, Strickland Rhoades Conference Center \n\n\n\nThis year’s event will be no cost to attendees thanks to the generous sponsorship of Graham Personnel Services! Registration is still required. To guarantee a meal and materials\, register by September 30th. \n\n\n\nAgenda:  \n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast\, Registration & Networking  \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 AM: Welcome  \n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:20 AM: Opening Remarks and Event Kickoff  \n\n\n\n9:20 – 9:40 AM: Featured Keynote Presentation Shay Mustafa\, Reynolds American \n\n\n\n9:40 – 9:55 AM: Fireside Chat & Audience Q&A with Shay Mustafa  \n\n\n\n9:55 – 10:05 AM: Networking & Transition Break \n\n\n\n10:05 – 10:50 AM: Breakout Session 1 \n\n\n\n10:50 – 11:00 AM: Transition Break \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:45 AM: Breakout Session 2 \n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:10 PM: Manufacturing Connections Exchange: A facilitated “Speed Connections” networking activity  \n\n\n\n12:10 – 12:20 PM: Call to Action: Moving Women in Manufacturing Forward  \n\n\n\n12:20 – 12:30 PM: Closing Remarks from Event Sponsor: Graham Personnel Services
URL:https://forsythworksnc.com/event/women-of-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Forsyth Tech\, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston-Salem\, North Carolina\, 27103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Skills,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Beyond Networking: Building Connections That Matter
DESCRIPTION:Building meaningful professional relationships is about more than exchanging business cards or making small talk. It starts with showing up\, being open to connection\, and being intentional about the relationships we build and nurture. This interactive session explores practical ways to expand your professional network\, build confidence in connecting with others\, and turn everyday interactions into relationships that create value for your career and strengthen connections within your organization. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways \n\n\n\n\nBe intentional about your connections. Recognize the value of existing relationships and identify opportunities to build new ones.\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in showing up. Find practical ways to initiate conversations\, make introductions\, and connect beyond your usual circles.\n\n\n\nTurn contacts into meaningful relationships. Explore how curiosity\, follow-up\, and consistency help build lasting professional connections.\n\n\n\nBe a connector\, too. Understand how approachability\, reciprocity\, and connecting others can strengthen your professional relationships.\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. Parking instructions will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nSee Events Information
URL:https://forsythworksnc.com/event/beyond-networking-building-connections-that-matter/
LOCATION:Greater Winston-Salem Inc.\, 525 Vine Street Suite 240\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Skills,Information Session
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