Cook hosting 2nd Women in Leadership Conference today

By Stacy Wolford

By LIAM BELAN
lbelan@yourmvi.com
Several women in prominent leadership roles around the region will take center stage today.
Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Run Township, is hosting the second annual Women in Leadership Conference today at Pennsylvania Western University California.
The event, which is being held at the California Convocation Center from 2 to 4:30 p.m., will feature three panels of women in leadership roles from several industries.
Cook said he is thrilled to be moving forward with the event.

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