Each year, Temple s League for Entrepreneurial Women hosts a conference where women gather to learn about entrepreneurship and celebrate the successes of innovators and business leaders in the Philadelphia region.

To be successful and survive in today s economy, you must be prepared to take risks and embrace change, said Betsy Tutelman, senior vice provost for strategic communications at Temple and co-founder and co-chair of the League for Entrepreneurial Women.

Attendees will gain insight into how to bridge classroom learning to real-world success. This conference helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand how to transform an idea, product or service into a revenue-producing business, said Tutelman.

Keynote speaker Sarah Hetznecker, FOX 14, CST 83, a pioneer in renewable energy, will discuss how to turn a passion into a thriving business and overcome obstacles in launching a startup.

The league also recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in innovation and leadership by annually inducting several women into its Hall of Fame. This year s honorees are Beth Duffy, chief operating officer of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, FOX 84; Linda Grass, president and CEO of Jeanes Hospital, CHPSW 73; and Carol Martsolf, vice president of Urban Engineers, ENG 92.

The League for Entrepreneurial Women s Conference will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Court in Mitten Hall on Temple s Main Campus. The event is free and open to students, faculty and community members.

Hedy Taub Baker