Flourish Magazine Women's Summit coming Aug. 25

The Southeast Missourian and rustmedia, in conjunction with Flourish magazine, will host a Flourish Magazine Women’s Summit on Aug. 25 at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.

The half-day event is open to the public and will provide area women the chance to hear from influential women in business, philanthropy, education, health care, government and the arts through lively, interactive sessions.

The day will begin with a light breakfast and feature breakout sessions with local speakers and panelists, followed by lunch and a keynote address from Gigi Butler, nationally acclaimed entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes. The day will end with a vendor expo and dessert reception.

“This fun and engaging event touches upon core issues facing women in all walks of life,” said Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications. “As a husband and father of three daughters, I’m excited that such an event is coming to Cape Girardeau, brought to you by a group of visionary sponsors and the Southeast Missourian.”

Breakout session topics include personal safety; philanthropy and faith; healthy living; and leadership and mentoring. Each attendee will choose two sessions to attend.

Presenters scheduled include Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf), owner of Elite Travel; Della Moore, investigator with the state fire marshal’s office and Missouri Division of Fire Safety; Christa Hudson, dietitian and health educator at Saint Francis Medical Center; Erin Fluegge, professor in the Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University; Kathryn Swan, Missouri House of Representatives; Shari Stroup, co-founder and CEO of Room for One More; Cheryl Mothes, philanthropist and Edward Jones financial adviser; philanthropist Jennifer Gast; and Rekha Patterson, head women’s basketball coach at Southeast Missouri State University. More speakers are being added daily.

Additionally, Butler will share her story of trusting her abilities and finding success in her passion.

“We’re so thrilled to have Gigi Butler as the keynote speaker,” Rust said. “Her story is truly inspirational.”

Tickets are $50 per attendee and can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/flourish-magazine-womens-summit-tickets-26560807089.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Donna Denson at (573) 388-2751 or ddenson@semissourian.com.

Pertinent address:

1625 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Mo.