The MLGW Business of Service Conference is scheduled for Friday, November 9, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the MLGW Training Center (4949 Raleigh-LaGrange at Covington Pike). The conference is an annual event coordinated by MLGW designed to provide training and networking opportunities for grassroots community leaders.

This year's theme is "Safe and Healthy Communities" and Dr. Pamela Roshell, Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be present to discuss the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) which calls for significant changes in the U.S. healthcare system.

Other workshops topics include CPR for Family and Friends, Care for Kids, Extra Help with Medicare, Computer Mapping, Creating a Life Plan, Natural Gas - Safe and Affordable, and Accessing Healthy Food in Under-served areas. Registration is $5 and includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, conference materials and choice of workshops.

You can register online at www.mlgw.com/serviceleaders or call 528-4820 to register by phone.

The conference brochure can be viewed here.

Individuals who register online or over the phone may pay the registration fee onsite the day of the conference.