This new series entitled “Women Empowered” will focus on local women entrepreneurs. Dr. Annie Saylor, CEO President and co-founder of Simulation Technologies, a local defense co-founder, offers the story of her journey from Eastern Kentucky to the Rocket City. She will describe influences and opportunities in her life and how she took advantage of them. She will also describe the challenges of her current role as CEO of a successful business with 180 employees that has been named in the Inc 5000 list for several years.