Women in Leadership: Connecting Power to Purpose conference at Heartland Community College on Oct. 21

[October 16, 2026]  Normal, IL, Oct. 15, 2026 – Women at all levels of leadership can connect with a unique professional development opportunity at Heartland Community College on October 21, 2026.

Women in Leadership: Connecting Power to Purpose is a one-day conference presented by Business and Industry Solutions, part of the Continuing Education Department at Heartland Community College.

The conference will feature multiple guest presentations to provide women with practical strategies for strengthening professional presence without hyperfunctioning, navigating high-stakes leadership moments, and making thoughtful decisions in complex environments.

Participants will leave the conference with fresh perspectives, actionable tools, and an expanded professional network that can be immediately applied back on the job.

“At the conference we’ll lay the groundwork for women in the workplace, our opportunities, our strengths, and areas for continuous visibility and strategic impact,” said Christina Schulz, director of Business and Industry Solutions at Heartland Community College. “We will also have breakout sessions including one on how to be seen for influence and not just helpfulness, one on technology adaptation and resiliency, and a topic on negotiation skills.”

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Attendees can also register to be an organ donor/tissue donor and register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or identification card.

The conference runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 at the Heartland Main Campus in Normal (1500 W. Raab Rd, Normal).

 

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