Women's Summit

Description

Each year, the Chamber convenes a summit focused on a trending business topic or industry segment. In 2016, the Summit showcases the expertise of one of the fastest growing industry segments in the country: Women.  The Summit is open to the community-- and to both men and women in business-- and includes a range of speakers that will energize you professionally and personally.

Luncheon with Keynote from VisionFund, addressing  "How Empowering Women Changes Communities".  An afternoon of sessions and presentations from women making a difference in business locally, regionally, and globally. 

The Women's Summit is open to the community at Member rates.

PROGRAM:
Schedule subject to change

Keynote Luncheon with VisionFund
Izbeth Menjivar, Development Director for Financial Empowerment, VisionFund, the microfinance subsidiary of Fortune 500 company World Vision, headquartered in Federal Way. Izbeth will be joining us from her Washington DC office.

The New Girl Code: Innovation 
Rebecca Lovell, Director of Entrepreneurship and Industry, City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development;
Maggi Molina, Co-Founder, VetStartups.org

Panel: Resources to Grow Your Business
Melanie Norton, Economic Development Specialist, Small Business Administration
Edna Bastien-Wennerlind, Public Services Librarian, King County Library System
Jennifer Dye, Small Business Development Center
Nataly Morales, Greater King County Director, Senator Patty Murray

The Power of Personal Branding 
Ann Marie Ricard, Vice President, Curator PR

Health Matters
Dr. Jane Dunham, MD, practicing internist, Virginia Mason Medical Center


Update your professional photo with a headshot at the 2016 Summit! Beaux Arts Studio will provide headshots for $20 the day of the event. 

Reserved tables available. Please call 253.838.2605 for more information. 

Thank You to our Table Sponsors:
Federal Way Mirror