Washington State University Vancouver’s next Business Growth MAP Alliance forum, set for 8:30 to 10 a.m. April 17 at the Columbia Bank Community Room, 101 E. Sixth St., Vancouver, will explore how to lead with effective communication.
The forum will discuss how to develop a leadership style that inspires respectful and productive communication to boost employee morale and innovation.
This month’s speaker, Ann Smith, is the founder and president of A.wordsmith. Her firm specializes in thought leadership public relations and writing. Smith has more than 20 years of strategic communication experience in both agency and corporate settings. A graduate of Portland Business Alliance’s Leadership Portland, Smith takes pride in working with growing businesses and serving as an extension of their teams.
Register online at business.vancouver.wsu.edu/bgmap and click the link “Upcoming events.” Cost is $10 per person in advance or $15 per person at the door. There is no cost for students with a valid WSU student ID.
The Business Growth MAP Alliance brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs to learn from each other, industry experts and WSU Vancouver faculty.
