The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is Eastern Washington’s largest career and professional development event for women. The inspiring experience brings together female leaders in every season of life to share insights, exchange ideas and empower their careers. The all-day conference boasts multiple keynote and breakout presentations featuring the finest, most knowledgeable experts in their fields, as well as the ATHENA Awards luncheon, which honors two of the top women leaders in our community. The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is the can’t-miss event of the year!
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2023 Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference
Wednesday, September 27
Three Rivers Convention Center
2023 Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference
Wednesday, September 27
Three Rivers Convention Center
ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The ATHENA Program honors females in leadership roles that make them effective, admirable, and successful leaders and they have also contributed to the development and empowerment of women. The ATHENA Awards are presented to recipients during the annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon, held on the same day as the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference.
Dr. Rachel Fidino
2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient |
Avonte Jackson
2022 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient |
2022 CONFERENCE AGENDA
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
8 am Registration Opens
9 – 9:15 am Welcome - Great Hall
Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:15 – 10 am Morning Keynote - This is Your NOW! - Great Hall
Nicole Sherman, Chief Operating Officer, Numerica Credit Union
10 – 10:30 am BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Morning Sessions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10:30 – 11:30 am Unlock Your Potential and Lead with Confidence - Room H
Gina Bullis, CEO Go Beyond Consulting LLC
An Imposter's Tips for Success – Overcoming Education Bias and the Imposter Syndrome to Earn a Seat at the Table - Room D
Michelle Holt, Executive Director, Benton Franklin Council of Governments
Financial Empowerment for Women: Investing In You and Your Dreams - Rooms ABC
Vesna Dodge, Executive Vice President, Baker Boyer
Cathy Schaeffer, VP Family Advisor Manager, Baker Boyer
Megan Clubb, Chairman of the Board, Baker Boyer
Becky Kettner, Investment Advisor, Baker Boyer
Navigating Communication Using Emotional Intelligence Tools - Rooms EFG
Susan Kon, Vice President Facility Services & Operations, Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services
11:30 – 12 pm BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Lunch ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
12 – 1:30 pm ATHENA Awards Luncheon - Great Hall
Presentation of 2022 ATHENA® Awards
12:30 pm Luncheon Keynote – Self-Leadership: The Key to Your Success
Peggy Vasquez, Inspirational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Career Empowerment Coach
1:30 – 2 pm BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Afternoon Sessions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 – 3 pm What’s Love Got to do with it? Everything. - Room H
Jennifer Dean-Hill, Therapist & Leadership Counselor, Drs. Jake & Jennifer Dean-Hill
Financing Female Founders – How to Infuse Capital Into Your Dreams - Room D
Samantha Alderman, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Leadership Power Hour - Rooms EFG
Brian Newberry, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Paul Casey, Speaker/Coach/Author, Growing Forward Services
Chante Madsen, Nursing Unit Manager, Kadlec
Navigating Healthcare: When to Speak Up and Out - Rooms ABC
Lee McGrath, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Service, Premera Blue Cross
Marie Svendson, Manager Product, Sales, Marketing Individual Market, Premera Blue Cross
Nicole Horgan, Director of Vivacity & Labor Accounts, Premera Blue Cross
3:15 – 4:15 pm Leverage Your Personality to Get Ahead - Room D
Marci Ballard, General Manager, Christensen, Inc.
Toxic Stress & Mindfulness in the Classroom, Home, or Workplace - Rooms ABC
Melina Hall, Co-Owner, GRITT LLC
Brooke Lamberson, Co-Owner, GRITT LLC
Your Leadership Brand Matters: How to Command Every Day - Rooms EFG
Brian Fort, Vice President, Strategic Programs, Atkins Nuclear Secured
Leveraging the Messy You for Powerful Workplace Relationships - Room H
Melinda Adair, Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS), CEO & Founder, The Friendship Revolution, LLC
Connecting and Closing Activities……………………………………………………………………………………
4:15 – 5:15 pm Best Business Friends (BBF) Wine Social (Lobby Area)
Resource Corner Open
Exhibitor Booths Open
8 am Registration Opens
9 – 9:15 am Welcome - Great Hall
Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:15 – 10 am Morning Keynote - This is Your NOW! - Great Hall
Nicole Sherman, Chief Operating Officer, Numerica Credit Union
10 – 10:30 am BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Morning Sessions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10:30 – 11:30 am Unlock Your Potential and Lead with Confidence - Room H
Gina Bullis, CEO Go Beyond Consulting LLC
An Imposter's Tips for Success – Overcoming Education Bias and the Imposter Syndrome to Earn a Seat at the Table - Room D
Michelle Holt, Executive Director, Benton Franklin Council of Governments
Financial Empowerment for Women: Investing In You and Your Dreams - Rooms ABC
Vesna Dodge, Executive Vice President, Baker Boyer
Cathy Schaeffer, VP Family Advisor Manager, Baker Boyer
Megan Clubb, Chairman of the Board, Baker Boyer
Becky Kettner, Investment Advisor, Baker Boyer
Navigating Communication Using Emotional Intelligence Tools - Rooms EFG
Susan Kon, Vice President Facility Services & Operations, Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services
11:30 – 12 pm BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Lunch ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
12 – 1:30 pm ATHENA Awards Luncheon - Great Hall
Presentation of 2022 ATHENA® Awards
12:30 pm Luncheon Keynote – Self-Leadership: The Key to Your Success
Peggy Vasquez, Inspirational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Career Empowerment Coach
1:30 – 2 pm BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors
Afternoon Sessions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 – 3 pm What’s Love Got to do with it? Everything. - Room H
Jennifer Dean-Hill, Therapist & Leadership Counselor, Drs. Jake & Jennifer Dean-Hill
Financing Female Founders – How to Infuse Capital Into Your Dreams - Room D
Samantha Alderman, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Leadership Power Hour - Rooms EFG
Brian Newberry, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Paul Casey, Speaker/Coach/Author, Growing Forward Services
Chante Madsen, Nursing Unit Manager, Kadlec
Navigating Healthcare: When to Speak Up and Out - Rooms ABC
Lee McGrath, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Service, Premera Blue Cross
Marie Svendson, Manager Product, Sales, Marketing Individual Market, Premera Blue Cross
Nicole Horgan, Director of Vivacity & Labor Accounts, Premera Blue Cross
3:15 – 4:15 pm Leverage Your Personality to Get Ahead - Room D
Marci Ballard, General Manager, Christensen, Inc.
Toxic Stress & Mindfulness in the Classroom, Home, or Workplace - Rooms ABC
Melina Hall, Co-Owner, GRITT LLC
Brooke Lamberson, Co-Owner, GRITT LLC
Your Leadership Brand Matters: How to Command Every Day - Rooms EFG
Brian Fort, Vice President, Strategic Programs, Atkins Nuclear Secured
Leveraging the Messy You for Powerful Workplace Relationships - Room H
Melinda Adair, Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS), CEO & Founder, The Friendship Revolution, LLC
Connecting and Closing Activities……………………………………………………………………………………
4:15 – 5:15 pm Best Business Friends (BBF) Wine Social (Lobby Area)
Resource Corner Open
Exhibitor Booths Open
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