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First of its kind, the two-day Symposium will feature a wide array of seminars and panel discussions focused on the personal, family and business dynamics of today's women in wine. Educational programs include topics such as life/work balance, being confident in a male-dominated industry, honing your leadership skills, communication tactics to be seen and heard, negotiation tips, succession plans and success stories/ case studies by women in wine. Networking events and a Grand Tasting Gala Event also will be held. "Today, women are increasingly visible as leaders in every aspect of our industry," said Jan Barnes, VP Brand Director for Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and member of the Symposium's advisory board. "In our own experience, the challenge is not only to retain the women we have working for our own company but also to ensure that they thrive while concurrently fostering the next generation of talent." For more information on the Women of the Vine Global Symposium, please visit: www.womenofthevine.com Save the Date! WHEN: March 13 – 15, 2015 WHERE: The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa, CA WHAT: Held during Women's History Month, the Women of the Vine Global Symposium will enable women across all sectors of the wine industry and the world to connect, network, mentor and collaborate. WOMEN OF THE VINE GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM The Women of the Vine Global Symposium is guided by an advisory board comprised of notable worldwide industry professionals. Meridith May, Publisher/Editorial Director, THE TASTING PANEL Magazine & The SOMM Journal Jan Barnes, Vice President Group Brand Director, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Colleen Brennan, VP of National Accounts On Premise, Rodney Strong Jane Edwards Creed, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wine Shop at Home Anita Cook-Motard, Director of Strategic On-Premise Accounts, D&E Fine Wine Group, Glazer's Domaine & Estates Kristen R. Decker, President, Global Wine Company, Inc. Traci Dutton, Manager of Public Wine & Beverage Studies, The Culinary Institute of America Rachael Ellas, Northwest Region Vice President, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Alice Feiring, Author, Wine Writer and Founder of The Feiring Line, The Real Wine Newsletter Kari Leitch, Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Donaji Lira, Conference Director, TEXSOM Jayne Portnoy, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Napa Technology Mary Retallack, Viticulturist & Managing Director, Retallack Viticulture, South Australia Jancis Robinson, Order of the British Empire, Master of Wine, Writer, Wine Critic Ben Salisbury, Salisbury Creative Group, Inc, Former VP of National Accounts On Premise, Constellation Brands David Schuemann, Owner, Creative Director, CF Napa Brand Design, Strategic Solutions for the Wine, Spirits and Beer Industries Dr. Liz Thach, MW, Professor of Management and Wine Business, Sonoma State University Madeline Triffon, Wine Specialist and Master Sommelier ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS: