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91ÊÓÆµ holds Women’s Business Expo and Conference

By: Sam Tenney//September 19, 2013//

91ÊÓÆµ holds Women’s Business Expo and Conference

Sam Tenney//September 19, 2013//

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The Daily Journal of Commerce held its first ever Women’s Business Expo and Conference Thursday at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. The event was organized to connect women in the building trades with other accomplished women and the organizations that want to work with them. The day’s highlights included a panel discussion on the challenges faced by women in the industry moderated by Lois D. Cohen, founder of Lois D. Cohen Associates, and a keynote address by Darcie Harris, founder and CEO of EWF International.

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Darcie Harris, founder and CEO of Oklahoma-based business consulting firm EWF International, delivers the keynote address at the 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s Women’s Business Expo and Conference at the Governor Hotel.
Darcie Harris, founder and CEO of Oklahoma-based business consulting firm EWF International, delivers the keynote address at the 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s Women’s Business Expo and Conference at the Governor Hotel.

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Lois D. Cohen Associates founder Lois D. Cohen moderates the panel discussion at the 91ÊÓÆµ's Women's Business Expo and Conference.
Lois D. Cohen Associates founder Lois D. Cohen moderates the panel discussion at the 91ÊÓÆµ’s Women’s Business Expo and Conference.
Staton Cos. president Jeanne Staton participates in a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of women in the building industry.
Staton Cos. president Jeanne Staton participates in a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of women in the building industry.
Barran Liebman founding partner Paula Barran speaks during the panel discussion.
Barran Liebman founding partner Paula Barran speaks during the panel discussion.
Kristin Newland, a shareholder at Lenity Architecture in Salem, speaks as Lynn Iaquinta of WHPacific listens during the panel discussion.
Kristin Newland, a shareholder at Lenity Architecture in Salem, speaks as Lynn Iaquinta of WHPacific listens during the panel discussion.
Amanda Wilson, left, of Oregon State Bridge Construction Inc., and Jeanne Staton participate in a panel discussion.
Amanda Wilson, left, of Oregon State Bridge Construction Inc., and Jeanne Staton participate in a panel discussion.

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