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the process. Significant thought goes into
planning the program, selecting the speakers
and orchestrating the events. PPAI successfully
strikes the balance with both professional
development opportunities and social net-
working activities. I considered it a worthwhile
investment of my time and a lot of fun.”
Multiple-year participant Anita Emoff,
president of Boost Technologies, says attend-
ing the WLC has become a big part of her
business and personal growth development
strategy. “I always have many pages of action
items I want to implement after I get back,”
she says. “The intense support and friendships
from peers in the industry are so motivating
and captivating. The content of the sessions is
so relevant and eye opening it can't but help
you better yourself and your organization. I
look forward to coming back every year and I
am going to bring a new manager every year
and expose them to a fantastic conference. The
PPAI staff is fantastic!”
Long-time attendee Jill Stirnkorb, vice
president, inside sales for BIC Graphic North
America, was also energized by the event.
“The 2015 WLC was simply amazing,” she
says. “Every day was full of networking oppor-
tunities, motivational and inspirational pro-
grams and speakers. And the content was well
suited to provide the attendees with takeaways
that will benefit them in both their personal
and professional lives. These women are not
only career professionals, but mothers, wives
and committed to their communities as well.
“What makes this conference so special
though, is that many of the women are the
speakers for the break-out sessions. It is so
empowering to hear their stories and what
makes them successful. And that ties perfectly
into the strength of mentoring each other.”
Another supplier, Kathy DiFrancesco,
regional sales manager for SnugZ USA, says,
“As a first time attendee, I really didn’t know
what to expect. I’ve been to many industry
events over the past nine years and this event
was filled with encouragement, wit, smarts,
compassion, energy and bonding. My intent
96 • PPB • SEPTEMBER 2015 CONNECT
THANK YOU TO THE WLC WORK GROUP
Leader: Jamie Watson, Certified Marketing Consultants, Inc.
Members:
Suzan Bolski, MAS, Anything Goes Promotions, Inc.
Brittany David, SnugZ USA
Ashlee Duerr, BIC Graphic
Phyllis Jones, HALO Branded Solutions
Renee Jones, MAS, A Creative Touch
Lisa Parker, MAS, American Ad Bag
Kim Reinecker, MAS, Starline
Leslie Roark, PromoPros/IncentPros
Dawn Ruler, MAS, Geiger
Beverly Walter, MAS, Brown & Bigelow
Sharon Willochell, Leed’s
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