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!

Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference 2022
Wednesday, September 21
Three Rivers Convention Center

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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 The Most Successful Professional Relationships Begin with the Messiest Version of You - Room H
Melinda Adair, CEO & Founder, The Friendship Revolution
 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

Connecting and Closing Activities……………………………………………………………………………………
4:15 – 5:15 pm Best Business Friends (BBF) Wine Social (Lobby Area)
Resource Corner Open
Exhibitor Booths Open

BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE

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 Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Women in Business exhibitor booth space at Three Rivers Convention Center

Cascade Natural Gas booth at TC Women in Business Conference

HAPO Community Credit Union booth at TC Women in Business Conference

Basin Pacific booth at TC Women in Business Conference

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.

NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2022 AWARDS