NEW ONLINE GUIDE MAKES OUTDOOR INDUSTRY EASY TO NAVIGATE FOR WOMEN
Evening seminars to recap The Guide, provide tips and local insight to help women looking to turn their passion into their profession

WHAT:
An evening gathering with the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition and other outdoor enthusiasts to network and discuss the group's recently launched online "how-to" guide for navigating the outdoor industries entitled, "The OIWC Guide to Turning Your Passion into Your Profession," sponsored by Keen Footwear and plum (www.thinkplum.net). Other highlights of the event include:
• Key networking opportunities with influential women in the outdoor industry and community
• Learn top leadership skills crucial to business success
• Q & A with outdoor industry leaders

WHO:
Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition
• Portland panelists will include spokespeople from: Columbia Sportswear, Nau, Keen Footwear, Yakima, LaCrosse
• Seattle panelists will include spokespeople from: REI, Outdoor Research, Moving Comfort, Washington Trails Association

EVENTS:
Portland, Oregon
Thursday, October 30th from 4-6:30 p.m.
Cubespace's Forum Room
622 SE Grand
Portland, OR 97214

Seattle, Washington
Friday, November 7th from 4-6:30 p.m.
ExOfficio Belltown Store
114 Vine Street
Seattle, WA 98121

COSTS: Free for OIWC members and $20 for non-members

INFO: To register or learn more or to access the OIWC Guide online, visit www.oiwc.org

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