Hudson Valley Credit Union’s 2020 Women in Business Conference will celebrate stories of success, illustrate the challenges women have had to overcome, and provide meaningful insights on how to adapt to change in today’s business environment.
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Webinar Schedule
Keynote Webinar
Finding Opportunity in Crisis
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
12:15 – 1:30 PM ET
Dr. Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional, and spiritual harmony. Dr. Lynn Richardson has been called a business and brand builder. 2020 has delivered some of the most game changing and impactful crisis events ever seen. Dr. Lynn is positioning companies and entrepreneurs to understand the preparation needed to not only recover from the roller coaster of 2020, but how to strategically align themselves for 2021 and beyond. She will be sharing her wisdom on business development, finances, and the impact of positivity!
On-Demand Webinars
Women Entrepreneur Series
Staying Creative Through Covid
Previously recorded on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The economic and social landscape of this year has been difficult to navigate, and planning for next year seems next to impossible.
Madeline Henriquez and
Jen Herman (
Earth, Wind and Fuego) along with
Barb Fisher (
Barb’s Butchery) will share their experiences over the last few months and the strategies they plan to implement in 2021.

Women in the Workplace Series
Lift While You Climb
Previously Recorded On Thursday, October 15, 2020
Who's got your back? Carefully constructing a group of motivating, honest, and successful counselors is vital to your career. As you continue climbing the corporate ladder, professional networking, mentoring, and personal support can facilitate your success. In this webinar,
Ann Byne, Partner,
GMLV, and
Tina Ludwig,
AVP of Insurance Services,
HVCU, will share skills and traits you should look for when building your tribe.
See What Attendees Had to Say About Last Year's Conference
- "Rarely do you see attendees feverishly taking notes during the keynote address, but that is exactly what many were doing. The venue, quality of the presentations, and excellent networking opportunities really made the event special."
- “Great PR and marketing info. Great networking opportunities…met some very helpful contacts.”
- “I believe this event topped my wildest expectation, it was great last year but this year the event covered what my business needed most.”
- "All of the information was valuable. For me, the networking aspect is critical. Learning about other businesses in the HV is of much interest and just the beauty of empowerment of women in business."
Watch the 2019 Highlight Video