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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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.

Kylee Sullivan
2023 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient

Dolores Broeske
2023 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

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2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

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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

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.