THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO
March 14, 2020 (POSTPONED)
Concord, NC 
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 The Health and Safety of each and every one of our exhibitors, guest speakers and attendees is the utmost importance to us. On March 12, 2020 the governor of North Carolina declared a State of Emergency in response to the pandemic outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and urged organizers to postpone or eliminate events of 100 or more attendees.  After closely monitoring the impact and risk of COVID-19 we have decided to postpone the Women in Business Expo scheduled on March 14, 2020.  At this time, a tentative date June 27, 2020 has been scheduled. We will continue to closely monitor the developments of COVID-19 and will make any necessary changes as it relates. Confirmation of this date will be announced once there is a clearance by the CDC and local government to host events. The information on our website will be promptly updated in due course. We thank you and are grateful for your  ongoing loyalty and understanding as we stand by the importance of bringing you the best events.

Update: 

The Women in Business Expo has pivoted  to a Virtual Event on June 27, 2020.  This event will allow for Women in Business to connect as we are still navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic.  The in-person event will still take place as the new date will be set.


GIRLS DAY OUT SPRING EXPO
April 18, 2020 (POSTPONED)
Greensboro, NC

 The Health and Safety of each and every one of our exhibitors, guest speakers and attendees is the utmost importance to us. On March 12, 2020 the governor of North Carolina declared a State of Emergency in response to the pandemic outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and urged organizers to postpone or eliminate events of 100 or more attendees. On March 15, 2020 the CDC (Center of Disease Control) announced to cancel gatherings of more than 10 people. The Girls Day Out Spring Expo scheduled to take place on April 18, 2020 has been postponed.  As the world is uncertain of the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19 the Girls Day Out Spring Expo will be rescheduled to a future date. At this time, a tentative date September 12, 2020 has been scheduled for the Expo. Confirmation of this date will be announced once there is a clearance by the CDC and local government to host events.  The information on our website will be promptly updated in due course. We thank you and are grateful for your  ongoing loyalty and understanding as we stand by the importance of bringing you the best events.

Update: 
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic the Girls Day Out Spring Expo will take place on Friday, April 16 & Saturday, April 17, 2021.  At this time, due to the NC governing regulations and CDC information to date large events cannot take place. Safety remains top priority as we will continue to keep guest speakers, employees and attendees up to date with the latest information related to the event.


GIRLS DAY OUT SUMMER EXPO
July 25, 2020
Erie, PA

As the world is uncertain of the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19 the Girls Day Out Spring Expo is still scheduled for July 25, 2020. We will continue to closely monitor the developments of COVID-19 and will make any necessary changes as it relates. The information on our website will be promptly updated in due course. We thank you and are grateful for your  ongoing loyalty and understanding as we stand by the importance of bringing you the best events.

Update:
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic the Girls Day Out Summer Expo will take place on Friday, July 9 & Saturday, July 10, 2021.   Safety remains top priority as we will continue to keep guest speakers, employees and attendees up to date with the latest information related to the event.


GIRLS DAY OUT FALL EXPO
October 24, 2020
Columbia, SC

As the world is uncertain of the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19 the Girls Day Out Spring Expo is still scheduled for October 24, 2020. We will continue to closely monitor the developments of COVID-19 and will make any necessary changes as it relates. The information on our website will be promptly updated in due course. We thank you and are grateful for your  ongoing loyalty and understanding as we stand by the importance of bringing you the best events.

Update:
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic the Girls Day Out Expo - Columbia SC will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2021.   Safety remains top priority as we will continue to keep guest speakers, employees and attendees up to date with the latest information related to the event.

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