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In 2007, Melinda Myers brought together professional women who work in the field of horticulture for a day of networking, called The Power of Possibility Thinking. Three years later the organizers have regrouped and are preparing for the 2010 gathering. Recently, Suite101.com talked with Melinda Myers about the conference, its purpose and plans for the future.

Networking in the Horticultural Industry

“I never found a fit anywhere at school but now I have my own business,” said Melinda Myers, referring to the creation of a horticulture conference just for women. The plan was to have a creative environment where women with similar workplace challenges in the horticultural industry could share experiences.

It is a male-dominated environment, even in the 21st century. When first developing the conference, “We wanted women to feel safe to express themselves,” stressed Myers, while reminding Suite101.com that the horticulture industry is a close-knit community where what people say can easily get repeated. “We did not exclude men but they were not asked either, “ said Myers.

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