BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240822T160000Z DTEND:20240822T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2024 Women in Business Forum: 11 AM - 1 PM DESCRIPTION:Presented by Community Bank\, this year's Women In Business event promises to be an inspiring and empowering experience. We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker\, Jeri Carter\, the owner and "Queen Bee" at Queen's Reward Meadery in Tupelo\, MS.\n\n \n\nAbout Jeri Carter:\n\nJeri Carter is the visionary behind Mississippi's first and only Meadery\, Queen's Reward\, established in 2016. Queen's Reward has produced award-winning wine using all Mississippi honey\, earning over 40 medals at various wine and mead competitions. Jeri's journey from a kindergarten teacher to a successful entrepreneur is truly inspiring. Along with her husband\, she has turned their hobby into a thriving business that has welcomed guests from all 50 states and 27 countries.\n\n\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to hear Jeri's incredible story and gain insights into entrepreneurship and success. Secure your spot today and be part of an empowering event that celebrates and supports women in business. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\n\n\nOur Local Panel:\n\n\n\n \n\nDr. Amanda Cooley\n\nOwner of Greater Expectations Children Learning Center\, Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center\, and Vision of Hope Outreach. A board-certified Christian counselor and Kidpreneur Educator\, Dr. Amanda holds multiple advanced degrees and is an active community leader.\n\n\n\n \n\nDr. Amanda Mathews\n\nFounder of Insight Therapy Center\, LLC\, co-owner of Shug Boutique\, and professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. Amanda is dedicated to the growth of Jones County\, serving as President of the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel and Coordinator of Mason Park Christmas Lights.\n\n\n\n \n\nEmily Green\n\nA 3rd generation business owner\, Emily opened Bella Bella boutique in 2009 and expanded into investment properties in 2019. In 2023\, she founded Renew Medi Spa\, which has quickly become a community favorite.\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nKarrie Leggett-Brown\n\nKarrie is the WDAM 7 Midday/Evening Anchor and a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Even before graduating\, she made her mark as a reporter and photographer for WDAM 7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Presented by Community Bank\, this year'\;s Women In Business event promises to be an inspiring and empowering experience. We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker\, Jeri Carter\, the owner and "\;Queen Bee"\; \;at Queen'\;s Reward Meadery in Tupelo\, MS.

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About Jeri Carter:

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Jeri Carter is the visionary behind Mississippi'\;s first and only Meadery\, Queen'\;s Reward\, established in 2016. Queen'\;s Reward has produced award-winning wine using all Mississippi honey\, earning over 40 medals at various wine and mead competitions. Jeri'\;s journey from a kindergarten teacher to a successful entrepreneur is truly inspiring. Along with her husband\, she has turned their hobby into a thriving business that has welcomed guests from all 50 states and 27 countries.
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\nDon'\;t miss this opportunity to hear Jeri'\;s incredible story and gain insights into entrepreneurship and success. Secure your spot today and be part of an empowering event that celebrates and supports women in business. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Dr. Amanda Cooley

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Owner of Greater Expectations Children Learning Center\, Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center\, and Vision of Hope Outreach. A board-certified Christian counselor and Kidpreneur Educator\, Dr. Amanda holds multiple advanced degrees and is an active community leader.
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Dr. Amanda Mathews

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Founder of Insight Therapy Center\, LLC\, co-owner of Shug Boutique\, and professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. Amanda is dedicated to the growth of Jones County\, serving as President of the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel and Coordinator of Mason Park Christmas Lights.
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Emily Green

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A 3rd generation business owner\, Emily opened Bella Bella boutique in 2009 and expanded into investment properties in 2019. In 2023\, she founded Renew Medi Spa\, which has quickly become a community favorite.
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\nKarrie Leggett-Brown
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\n LOCATION:South Central Place 2260 MS 15 Laurel\, MS UID:e.1941.10722 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260406T040917Z URL:https://business2.jonescounty.com/events/details/2024-women-in-business-forum-11-am-1-pm-10722 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR