NAWBO Greater St. Louis hosts Oct. 27 panel discussion about family owned businesses

ST. LOUIS - Oct. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Oct. 8, 2015 (St. Louis) – The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater St. Louis Chapter will host a networking event and panel discussion, “Lessons from the long view: What every leader can learn from the family business,” Oct. 27 from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Old Warson Country Club located at 9841 Old Warson Road, St. Louis, MO, 63124.

In the United States, family owned businesses employ more than 60 percent of the workforce and create more than 70 percent of new jobs. What are the secrets, traits and family dynamics that make a family business successful? At this NAWBO panel discussion, learn how some of St. Louis region’s most successful family owned businesses thrive and continue to grow from one generation to the next generation. It’s an opportunity to interact with area business leaders and network with successful business owners.

Moderator:

·         Christy Ford Schlafly – President, Ford Hotel Supply

Panelists:

·         Laura Wasson – Director of Business Development, Tech Electronics

·         Mary Hostetter – Owner, Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery

·         Dawn Weinhardt – Vice President, Weinhart Party Rentals

The cost to attend for NAWBO members is $45.00, and for non-members the cost is $65.00. To register, please click on the following link, http://www.nawbostl.org/calendar.htm.

NAWBO Greater St. Louis Chapter, a recognized chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, is the premiere networking organization for women business owners located in the St. Louis metropolitan area and Southern Illinois. To learn more, please visit, www. http://www.nawbostl.org, or call, 314.954.8344. Become a friend of the St. Louis NAWBO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NAWBO.STL.