Tim Burmeister and Lydia Snow
The 21st Annual Women in Business event is coming up this Saturday, April 18, at the Elko Conference Center. The theme this year is “The Devil Wears Prada.” The sold-out event, which is sponsored by the Elko Daily Free Press and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kaitlin McMullan, features guest speakers, awards, networking, dinner, and signature cocktails.
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