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Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference - Kennewick

for details and registration: https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/women-in-business-conference.html

The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is Eastern Washington’s largest career and professional development event for women, drawing over 400 conference attendees, over 700 luncheon attendees and 40 show exhibitors. 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!

 

 

2019 Conference Agenda
*please note conference agenda and schedule is subject to change

8 am
8:30 - 8:45 am
Registration
Welcome
Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
8:45 - 10 am
Morning Keynote: TBA
10 - 10:30 am
BREAK - Network with exhibitors
Morning Sessions
 

 
10:30 - 11:30 am
Building the Success Mindset Muscle
Moderator: Staci West, Communications Manager, Bechtel Inc.
Panelists:
Mistee Verhulp, Partner, Smart Law Offices
Melanie Hair, Owner, Tri-City Area Journal of Business
Shae Frichette, Co-owner, Frichette Winery
​Marie Mosely, City Manager, City of Kennewick
Mastering Challenging Conversations
Heather Boynton, Founder and Facilitator, Ascent Solutions
Secrets of Success and Memories of Mistakes: Succeeding at Work and Life
Jennifer Lehn, Chief Operations Officer, Numerica Credit Union
11:30 am - 12 pm 
BREAK - Network with exhibitors
12 - 1:30 pm
ATHENA Awards Luncheon
Presentation of the 2019 ATHENA Awards

Luncheon Keynote
"Championship Drive: A Game Plan for Leadership Success"
Karen Bryant, CEO, Atavus Sports
Fmr. CEO, Seattle Storm
1:30 - 1:45 pm
BREAK - Network with exhibitors
Afternoon Sessions
 

 
1:45 - 2:45 pm
How to Show Up with Authenticity on Social Media
Moderator: Dee Boyle, Marketing Strategist, Wildland + BrandCraft 
Panelists:
Deidra Murphy, Owner, Style by Deidra
Olivia Berg, Owner, Blankspace
Krista Patterson, Owner, Northwest Paddleboarding
Allyson Rawlings, Creative Director, Rawlings Flooring America
Empowering Your Communication with Questions
Andrea Parrish, Digital Marketing Assistant Manager, STCU
Staying Healthy: Preventative Health Care for Women
Dr. Payal Gaba, MD, FAAFP, Program Director, Kadlec Regional Medical Center
 
 

 
3 - 4 pm
Women Don't Ask
​Anna Scarlett, Director of Shared Services, Avista
Mastering the Entrepreneurial Path
​Danette Layne, Certified Flow Consultant, Entrepreneurs Institute
2019: The Best is Yet to Come
Peggy Vasquez, Author, International Speaker, Coach
Networking and Closing Activities
 

 
4:15 - 5 pm
Best Business Friends (BFF) Wine Social
Career Corner Open
​Exhibitor Booths Open
Location: 

Three Rivers Convention Center
Kennewick, WA

Date: 
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 8:00am to 5:00pm