Free seminars offered at 2011 Whitley County Chamber of Commerce's EXPOsed on Saturday
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The countdown is on for the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce's annual Whitley County EXPOsed this Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Indian Springs Middle School. Admission is free.
More than 70 area businesses and non-profit organizations will be participating in this year's EXPO, making it one of the largest in recent history. In addition to a full schedule of entertainment, which you can view by clicking here, there will also be door prizes and several great seminars offered.
Seminars at this year's Whitley County EXPOsed include:
Come and join one of our local speakers as they share on the following topics:
"Funeral Pre-Planning" with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
10 a.m.
Pre-arrangement specialist, Dianna Budd and Lola Damstra, certified senior advisor and certified insurance advisor, will cover essential planning. Topics will include: long term health care, wills, medical advance directives, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplemental and Advantage, funeral pre-arrangements and estate planning.
"History of the Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana" with the Columbia City Tree Board
11 a.m.
John Dabler, a technician with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) , Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in the Plant Protection Quality (PPQ) department, will be presenting the "History of the Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana."
"Whitley Forward" with the Whitley County Community Foundation
1 p.m.
Participate in a discussion with Lori Shipman about what the Foundation is doing through "Whitley Forward" and the importance of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative and post-graduate education. Bring your questions!
"Seven Blind Spots in Financial Planning" with Dottie Cole, Crossroads Investments
2 p.m.
Do you think your ability to manage your finances is more appropriate for TV's Fear Factor? Does your financial plan depend on buying lottery tickets?
Financial concerns surround us every day; budgeting for our households, planning for vacations and holiday, college tuition, braces for kids and retirement savings. The demands on your paycheck are numerous and can be overwhelming if ignored.
The countdown is on for the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce's annual Whitley County EXPOsed this Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Indian Springs Middle School. Admission is free.
More than 70 area businesses and non-profit organizations will be participating in this year's EXPO, making it one of the largest in recent history. In addition to a full schedule of entertainment, which you can view by clicking here, there will also be door prizes and several great seminars offered.
Seminars at this year's Whitley County EXPOsed include:
Come and join one of our local speakers as they share on the following topics:
"Funeral Pre-Planning" with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
10 a.m.
Pre-arrangement specialist, Dianna Budd and Lola Damstra, certified senior advisor and certified insurance advisor, will cover essential planning. Topics will include: long term health care, wills, medical advance directives, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplemental and Advantage, funeral pre-arrangements and estate planning.
"History of the Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana" with the Columbia City Tree Board
11 a.m.
John Dabler, a technician with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) , Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in the Plant Protection Quality (PPQ) department, will be presenting the "History of the Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana."
"Whitley Forward" with the Whitley County Community Foundation
1 p.m.
Participate in a discussion with Lori Shipman about what the Foundation is doing through "Whitley Forward" and the importance of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative and post-graduate education. Bring your questions!
"Seven Blind Spots in Financial Planning" with Dottie Cole, Crossroads Investments
2 p.m.
Do you think your ability to manage your finances is more appropriate for TV's Fear Factor? Does your financial plan depend on buying lottery tickets?
Financial concerns surround us every day; budgeting for our households, planning for vacations and holiday, college tuition, braces for kids and retirement savings. The demands on your paycheck are numerous and can be overwhelming if ignored.