ROCKFORD — A conference this Saturday in Rockford aims to provide resources to the fastest growing veteran demographic in Illinois: Women.
About 20 local, state and federal vendors will present information on benefits and programs that support women who’ve served in the armed forces at the Northern Illinois Conference for Women Veterans. The free event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St.
“With women veterans making up the fastest-growing and yet most under-served demographic in our Illinois veteran community, events like this are vital in helping women veterans own their unique veteran experience, get benefits and contribute,” said Erica Borggren, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
The conference is open to female veterans and women who are currently serving. The event includes a professional attire fashion show, to assist women in preparing for dressing professionally for interviews, and an open forum to discuss entrepreneurship
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