The partnership between the Greater Hartford Women’s Conference ( GHWC ) and its Signature Sponsor Eastern Connecticut Health Network ( ECHN ) is a natural one , according to Mona Lee , the cochair and founder of the Greater Hartford Women’s Conference .

The GHWC , which is a program of the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce and presented by Signature Sponsor ECHN , will be held on Wednesday , April 28 , at Maneeley’s Banquet and Conference Center in South Windsor . The conference will bring together women of all ages and from all walks of life for a day of professional development , education , and networking .

During the conference , ECHN will emphasize the need for women to be educated about women’s health issues and to receive good health care . One key message that ECHN hopes women take away from the conference is the importance of paying attention to their health and scheduling important screenings and tests - like mammograms and bone density screening - at the appropriate times .

Kate Sims , ECHN’s vice president of Operations . will participate in a panel discussion on Courage and Commitment : Reaching to Achieve . ECHN also will be an exhibitor , offering information on women’s health issues .

The GHWC also will feature former Good Morning America co-host Joan Lunden and author and humorist Gina Barreca .

Early registration is $ 129 for the day , which will include two panel discussions , guest speakers , workshops , lunch , and exhibitors . After March 31 , registration is $ 149 . Table of 10 is $ 1 , 200 until March 31 . To register and for more information , go to www . greaterhartfordwomensconference . c om or call the South Windsor Chamber at 860-644-9442 .