Shakopee Chamber of Commerce Hosts Women's Event Today

More than 200 women have registered for the women's event taking place today at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska.

It's billed as an afternoon of empowering, educational and entertaining presentations that will teach women ways to successfully grow and develop in their careers.

To that end, the lineup of speakers includes television news anchor Amelia Santaniello, The Cheap Chick – Erin Schneider and Founder of MN Baby – Melissa Saigh.

There will also be a vendor marketplace open throughout the event, with products and services to enrich professional and personal lives. (Full disclosure here – Shakopee Patch is a sponsor and will also have a booth, so be sure to stop by and say hello).

Each ticket includes appetizers, a drink ticket and a chance to win door prizes at the conclusion of the event.

Speaker bios:

Amelia Santaniello

From an intern to a major market TV anchor, mom, and wife; laugh along as Amelia Santaniello explains how she got the top of her profession while juggling the demands of motherhood and family. This busy mother of three figured out how to make it work and wants to help you do the same!

Santaniello has anchored the news at WCCO for more than 16 years and currently co-anchors the 5, 6, & 10 pm news with her husband, Frank. Local honors include Concordia College’s, “A Woman of Influence;” City Pages editors, “Best Newscaster in the Twin Cities”; and The Minnesota Women's Press readers’, “favorite local female television personality. ” Amelia and Frank live in Minneapolis with their three children and new puppy.    

Erin Schneider

Don't miss your opportunity to gather some great tips and tricks from the Cheap Chick, Erin Schneider. Erin is going to take us through her fantastic journey of successfully branding herself as the 'Cheap Chick'.  Meanwhile, she'll share her thoughts on how you can find your niche in order to help build your brand! 

Between August 28, 2007 to August 27, 2008, Schneider did not spend more than $20 on any single item she bought. There were exceptions – mortgage payments and utilities – but in general, she spent $20 or less on food, drink, clothing, shoes, accessories, entertainment, books, etc. And she blogged about it through the process. She began receiving media attention and was hired on for weekly gigs on Fox 9′s Morning Buzz on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Schneider continues to challenge herself and others to shop with intention, curb impulse buying and score a great pair of shoes for nothing.

Melissa Saigh

Learn creative and fun ways to build your personal brand from Melissa Saigh, founder of Minnesota Baby and former fashion producer from Twin Cities Live. Hear how Melissa completely re-branded herself – going from a busy working mother to starting up a new business of her very own.

Melissa Saigh is a mother of one and the founder of Minnesota Baby. After the birth of her daughter Linna in August 2011, Melissa left her position at Twin Cities Live (KSTP) to be a full-time stay-at-home mom, mommy blogger, and freelance on-air brand ambassador. She spent the last eight years as an anchor for KMSU Radio, ABC 6 News in Austin and Rochester, and Producer and Reporter for TCL. 

Event Details:

Friday April 13
12:30 to 5 p.m.

12:30pm:  Registration & Vendor Marketplace

1:00pm:  Amelia Santaniello

2:00pm:  Vendor Marketplace

2:45pm:  Melissa Saigh - Founder of MN Baby

3:30pm:  Vendor Marketplace

3:45pm:  The Cheap Chick - Erin Schneider

4:30pm:  Cocktail Hour

5:00pm:  Door Prize Drawings

Some of the local sponsors include ,  and .

For more information and to see if tickets are still available, contact Emily Strom at (952) 445-1660. You can also check out the list of other event sponsors and other details by clicking here.