The Women of Asphalt Minnesota and Dakotas Branch announced registration is open for the group's inaugural event, a Zoom webinar. The webinar will take place Oct. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Women in the industry will discuss their challenges and experiences. Scheduled to appear are:

• Dawn Lindahl, continuous improvement manager of Duininck Inc.
• Lanet Johnson, owner of Original Driveway Designs
• Joan Donovan, owner of Donovan Trucking
• Brianne Balcer of Mark Sand and Gravel

The event is sponsored by Caterpillar and CWMF Asphalt Plant Equipment and will be moderated by Carmie Mick, owner of CWMF and Mn/Dakota WofA president.

The webinar is free of charge, but all attendees must register by Oct. 13. Those who sign up for the event and join the Mn/Dakota Women of Asphalt Branch — also free — will receive a WofA t-shirt and swag package. You do not need to be a member of MAPA to join WofA Mn/Dakota. CEG

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