Vivica A. Fox to be the keynote speaker at the first ‘Women of Power’ conference

In an effort to inspire others, the Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce wanted to bring in some star power. For their first conference, they found an actress with a great deal of star power:  Vivica A. Fox. The star of ‘Independence Day’, ‘Soul Food’, and ‘Set It Off’ will be the keynote speaker at the first ‘Women of Power’ conference, on March 14. And it’s going to be here in Pensacola!

“We wanted to do it big right out of the box,” said Nicole Dixon, executive director of the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce. “She has a strong personality, and we think she’ll be great for our audience.”

The one-day event will be at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel.

The conference aims to inspire and provide networking opportunities for professional women across the Gulf Coast. The event will feature two panels of area business and civic leaders, all women, discussing issues of economics, community, lifestyle and more.

Speakers include:

Tina Morrison, executive director of the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce.

Nicole Stacey, president/CEO of the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Kristen Loera, president/CEO of the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce.

Nicole Dixon, executive director of the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce.

Robin Reshard, owner of Robino’s Productions.

Lisa Nellessen-Lara, executive director of the Pensacola News Journal.

Kim LaDuff, chief diversity/associate vice provost for equity, diversity and international programs at the University of West Florida.

Harriet Wyer, Biologics sales specialist with MedImmune Inc.

Fox will speak at the event, then answer questions from the audience.

The actress has also been featured in various television programs such as “Dancing With the Stars.” She is currently a cast member of Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Want to go?

WHAT: The first “Women of Power” conference hosted by the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce.

WHEN: March 14.

WHERE: Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel.

TICKETS: Early bird tickets are $45 until Feb. 14. After Feb. 14, tickets are $55 through March 1. Regular price tickets after March 1 are $65. Tickets are available online at www.gcaacc.info/ or at the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce office at 619 N. Devilliers St.

I think I know where I’ll be on March 14.  And I know what I’ll be doing:  sitting quietly and learning.

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Vivica A. Fox to be the keynote speaker at the first ‘Women of Power’ conference
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