The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas will recognize Joan Johnson, co-founder and president of Fayetteville-based White River Hardwood as the 2015 Woman Business Leader at its third annual Power of the Purse Luncheon.
The event is slated for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday March 9, at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The foundation will also recognize the 2015 grant award winners.
The 2015 keynote speaker will be social change expert, Susan McPherson of McPherson Strategies. A silent auction of unique specialty handbags and items will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The money raised at the luncheon allows the foundation to continue awarding grants to educational projects and programs that serve women and girls across Arkansas.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.womensfoundationarkansas.org or contact Tammy Thurow at the Bentonville - Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce.