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TRI-CITIES WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

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
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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.
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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
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
2022 TRI-CITIES WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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  • Benton Co. Business Resource Initiative
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Membership Directory
    • Member Login
    • Join the Chamber
    • Membership Features
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Stakeholder, Leader, & Growth Level Members
  • EVENTS
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Annual Events >
      • 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
    • Monthly Membership Luncheon
    • Business After Hours
    • Meet the Chamber
    • Ribbon Cutting Request
    • Speaking Opportunities
  • PROGRAMS & SERVICES
    • BUSINESS PROGRAMS >
      • Ask the Experts
      • Economic Gardening
      • Office Depot Savings Program
      • Small Business Incentive Program
    • Workforce & Education >
      • Tri-Cities Regional Career Signing Day
      • Washington Workforce Portal
    • myTRI 2030
    • Business Advocacy >
      • Public Policy Guiding Principles
      • Business Advocacy Letters
      • Session Spotlight
      • Vote for Business
      • TRI-CITIES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 2023 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
    • Ambassador Club
    • LEARN Groups
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