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The True North Speaker Series celebrates the voices, experiences and leadership of strong, innovative Black women making an impact across the Dan River Region. Now in its fourth season, the series features candid conversations with inspiring women leaders who are shaping their communities, industries and the future of our region. Hosted by Lashawn Farmer, Director of Expansion and Design for the River District Association, each conversation offers an authentic look at leadership, perseverance, innovation and finding your own &ldquo;true north.&rdquo; Your support helps the River District Association continue creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, connection and community engagement through the True North Speaker Series. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787697434/wysiwyg/qprnd6uorll0jp7gahnf.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the River District Association and the True North Speaker Series. This donation greatly helps our mission. If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Lashawn FarmerDirector of Expansion and Design River District Association<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:lashawn@riverdistrictassociation.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">lashawn@riverdistrictassociation.com</a>

The True North Speaker Series celebrates the voices, experiences and leadership of strong, innovative Black women making an impact across the Dan River Region. Now in its fourth season, the series features candid conversations with inspiring women leaders who are shaping their communities, industries and the future of our region. Hosted by Lashawn Farmer, Director of Expansion and Design for the River District Association, each conversation offers an authentic look at leadership, perseverance, innovation and finding your own “true north.” Your support helps the River District Association continue creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, connection and community engagement through the True North Speaker Series. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787697434/wysiwyg/qprnd6uorll0jp7gahnf.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

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