YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Each year, 20 women are honored for improving the southwest Missouri business, civic and philanthropic communities.
In-person event for honorees only will be held at Moon Town Crossing. Please join us during the live webcast to celebrate these influential women!
Event Date: October 8, 2021
Event Time: 11:30 - 2:00
Event Location: To be announced
Tickets: $40
If you have questions, please email Diana Weber at dweber@sbj.net.
Nominate for 2021 here Nomination deadlin July 2, 2021.
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