Monson joins an all-female panel of CEO’s and business leaders that will discuss how to get started in franchising, including investment basics, researching industries and brands, and finding the right opportunity. A 30-year veteran of the print and visual communications industry, Monson is an accomplished businesswoman and executive leader who will provide insight and practical tips for attendees interested in fulfilling their leadership and entrepreneurial goals through franchising.

“In some industries, it still seems that women need to be prepared and reconciled with the fact that they may have to fight a little harder than male counterparts,” said Monson. “The beauty of being an entrepreneur and owning your own franchised business--or establishing your own franchise system--is the lack of a glass ceiling; you are your own boss. Being a franchisee of a proven franchise concept allows you to own your own business within an established brand with strong training and systems, and build upon it as you use your business and management acumen to implement and improve the systems.” 

UPWARD is a global collaborative organization of like-minded, senior level, female professionals who come together to discuss the challenges women face and to identify creative solutions to overcome them. It is an organization that fosters the building of trusted relationships, sharing ideas, learning new skills and growing careers in order to navigate today’s challenging business world. Visit www.upwardwomen.org.