The 2020 BWF Business Woman of the Year is…
The kickoff for this year’s Business Women’s Forum (BWF), was held on September 16th virtually to our audience. Despite the challenges that COVID has placed on our events, we were glad that the Carlisle Area and West Shore Chambers of Commerce and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC were able to still host this event and support women coming together to network safely.
The Business Woman of the Year 2020 is…Virginia Roth, President of PPO&S. She is a born leader and skilled listener who is proficient at translating client needs into actionable strategies. Extreme believer in communications that are based on a foundation of research. Ever-vigilant on results monitoring and analysis and keeping executive teams informed every step of the way. PPO&S is an advertising agency located in the heart of Harrisburg, PA, with expertise in developing integrated marketing communications. They are adept at creating powerful strategies and messaging for a full spectrum of channels so all components work as one to create momentum — and results.
Thank you to our wonderful keynote speaker, Patricia Murray, who taught us how to “Run Your Own Race and Let the World Chase You.” Patricia has a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and used her scholarship earned as Miss California 1992 to pursue a career in commercial aviation. She was recruited by the California Air National Guard to fly the C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft and she was awarded the top honor of the Commanders Trophy at military pilot training graduation. She was inducted into the Order of Daedalians, a WWII flying organization. She retired after a 21year military career as a LtCol and Instructor Pilot for the California Air National Guard in the 115th Airlift Squadron. She flew six tours of duty in the Middle East and has been awarded 5 flying Air Medals. She was named the 2010 California Air National Guard Field Grade Officer of the Year. She has earned her Masters of Science in Military Science and Operational Art. Patricia is a director on the Disabled Veterans Charities board that helps disabled and struggling veterans in the Los Angeles Area and is CEO of the Miss California Organization since 2015. She has flown 21 years as a pilot for American Airlines and is currently a Captain on the Airbus. She resides with her husband Andrew and three daughters in Redondo Beach, California.
In addition, we would like to thank our breakout session speakers who will be speaking on September 30th, October 14th, and October 28th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. If you weren’t able to make the Keynote and Business Woman of the Year award program please consider joining us to hear our amazing breakout speakers. Learn more about each of the nine sessions here: http://www.businesswomensforum.com/breakout-sessions. You can still register at www.businesswomensforum.com as well!