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TRI-CITIES WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Unlock your potential and soar to new heights at the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference, Eastern Washington’s largest career and professional development event for women. This remarkable conference features a lineup of keynote and breakout presentations, carefully curated to showcase the expertise of the most exceptional minds in their respective fields, creating an environment where knowledge is shared, ideas are exchanged, and careers are empowered. The event also includes the presentation of the prestigious ATHENA Awards, celebrating remarkable women who have helped shape our community through their extraordinary leadership. The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is a must-attend event, offering unrivaled value and impact.​
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2023 Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference
Wednesday, September 27
​Three Rivers Convention Center

All-day Conference Registration is SOLD OUT

Call 509.736.0510 to inquire about luncheon availability
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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.
​The nomination period closed on Friday, July 28, 2023
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Dr. Rachel Fidino
​2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient
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Avonte Jackson
​2022 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
MORE INFO ON ATHENA AWARDS
2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA
​Click the Session Title to Learn More About Each Session
8 a.m.                           Registration Opens
9 – 9:15 a.m.                Welcome (Great Hall)
                                    Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:15 – 10 a.m.              Leading with Resilience: Lessons from Diverse Career Experiences 
                                    Dr. Neelam Chahlia
10 – 10:30 a.m.            BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors

Morning Sessions  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.       Living Your Values: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Financial Independence
                                    Rachel Chacko & Haley Johnson, Petersen Hastings
                                      Prioritize Yourself: Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Workplace
                                    Nicole Horgan, Director of Vivacity & Labor Accounts, Premera Blue Cross
                                    Dr. Josephine Young, Medical Director, Premera Blue Cross
                                      The Courage to Have the Tough Talks - You Got This!
                                    Laura Flores, Speaker, Trainer, Facilitator, Coach & HR Consultant
                                      The Power of Mentoring
                                    Dale Bailey, Manager, Learning and Development, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
                                    April Castañeda, Chief Human Resources Officer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
                                    
Kristine Cody, Staff Development Consultant, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
                                    
Dr. Loni Peurrung, Group Leader, Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
                                   
Alessandra Fujii Yamagata, Materials Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.    BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors

Lunch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....................

12 – 1:30 p.m.             ATHENA Awards Luncheon - Great Hall
                                   Presentation of 2022 ATHENA® Awards
12:30 p.m.                   Luncheon Keynote – Zap the Generational Gap!
                                   Meagan Johnson, Generational Expert, Speaker, and Author
1:30 – 2 p.m.               BREAK – Connect with Exhibitors

Afternoon Sessions­­­­­­­­­­­­­ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 – 3 p.m.                   Secret Weapons that Improve Health & Wellness
                                  Nicole D. Smith DNP, Antigravity Wellness
                                  Lindsay Kirby, Registered Nurse, Owner, CEO, Sculpt Wellness
                                    The Soul-Crushing Reality of Micromanagement
                                  Shannon Novakovich, Chief Strategy Officer, Chaplaincy Health Care
                                    Unleashing Potential: Leveraging AI to Advance Your Career Growth
                                    
Elizabeth Barnes, Executive Business Manager, Christensen Inc.
                                    Strategies for Success: Insights from Visionary Leaders
                                  Tiffany Alviso, Chief Executive Officer, Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
                                  Lisa Godwin, Executive Director, Elijah Family Homes
                                  Reka Robinson, Development & Marketing Project Manager, Children's Developmental Center
                                  Renee Smock, Chief Operating Officer, Girl Scouts Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
 
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.        Do You Know Your Working Genius?
                                   
Keri Lobdell, Dean of Library and Instructional Services, Columbia Basin College
                                 ACE Your Communication  
                                 Amanda Mason, Communication and Public Affairs Manager, Benton Franklin Health District
                                   The ATHENA Way – Become the Leader You’ve Been Waiting For
                                 Avonte Jackson, Clinic Director, Grace Clinic
                                 Peggy Vasquez, Inspirational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Career Empowerment Coach
                                 Tracci Dial, Multimedia News Director, Northwest Public Broadcasting 
                                 Shae Frichette, Owner, Frichette Winery
                                   Break Free from the Status Quo!
                                 Wendy Rimmelspacher, Motivational Speaker + Coach - Confidence Builder and Fear Disrupter
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Connecting and Closing Activities……………………………………………………………………………………
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.       Best Business Friends (BBF) Wine Social (Lobby Area)
                                  Resource Corner Open
                                  Exhibitor Booths Open
HOST A TRI-CITIES WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR BOOTH
Looking to showcase your business to hundreds of people? Host an exhibitor booth at the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference! Includes a 10'x10' booth space, pipe & drape, 8' table, chairs, and two conference tickets. Limited space is available and WILL sell out quickly.
​This opportunity is exclusive to members of the Regional Chamber.

Booth registration closed 9/20/23
2023 TRI-CITIES WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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      • Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
      • Women in Business Conference
      • State of the Cities
      • Tri-Cities Diversity Summit
      • Elected Leaders Reception
      • Tri-Cities Day with the Seahawks
      • Tri-Cities Day at the Capitol
      • Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium
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