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Network, grow, and learn at this dynamic one-day event covering the most critical topics, trends, and workforce strategies affecting the industry today.<br><br>From insightful keynote perspectives to actionable breakout sessions on the costs of employee invalidation, mentoring and reverse mentoring, and becoming an employer of choice\u2014this is an experience designed to inspire and empower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;October 9, 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Event Schedule:<\/strong>&nbsp;8:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<br><strong>Event Emcee:<\/strong>&nbsp;Regina Cook;&nbsp;Corporate Training Lead, Workforce Development Specialist,<br>and Organizational Development Strategist<br><strong>Keynote Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Patricia \u201cPatty\u201d Davidson;&nbsp;Deputy Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of VA<br><strong>Plenary Presentation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Treanor; President of Virginia Western Community College<br><strong>Interactive Breakouts:<\/strong>&nbsp;Three Interactive Breakout Sessions<br><strong>HR Panel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderated by Amy White, Dean of STEM &amp; Workforce Solutions<br><strong>Extras:<\/strong>&nbsp;Vendor visits, networking sessions, and an optional STEM Tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing &amp; Group Discount<\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual Rate&nbsp;<strong>$225.00<\/strong>&nbsp;per attendee<br>Register and pay online:  <a href=\"https:\/\/virginiawestern.augusoft.net\/connect\/ClassInfo\/ClassInformation?int_class_id=8127&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0\">Virginia ManufacturHER Conference &#8211; Virginia Western Community College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounted Rate for Groups of Five or More\u00a0<strong>$175.00<\/strong>\u00a0per attendee<br>For groups, email Regina Cook (<a href=\"mailto:rcook@virginiawestern.edu\">rcook@virginiawestern.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join industry leaders, trailblazers, and innovators from around the Commonwealth to celebrate the massive impact women have made in the manufacturing industry! 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