Women in Business Conference: C.O.N.N.E.C.T 2025
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C.O.N.N.E.C.T. 2025: Elevate Your Impact
Join the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce for our 5th Annual Women in Business Conference: C.O.N.N.E.C.T.
This year, we're focusing on Collaborate, Optimize, Network, Nurture, Empower, Communicate, and Transform.
Experience a day of:
- Inspiring Keynote Speaker: (Speaker to be announced soon)
- Panel Discussion: Gain valuable insights from local financial experts.
- Interactive Breakout Sessions: Choose from a variety of sessions focused on personal development, professional growth, and essential business skills.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with other driven women, build valuable relationships, and expand your professional circle.
Enjoy:
- Light breakfast
- Delicious lunch
- Happy Hour networking reception
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Where: Colorado Mesa University Ballroom
Hosted by: Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Title Partner: Timberline Bank
Partner: Colorado Mesa University Career Services
Individual Tickets: $130 | $85 for Fruita Chamber Members
Tables: $1200 | $800 for Fruita Chamber Members (includes a table for 10)
Speaker agenda and detailed session outlines will be announced soon.
C.O.N.N.E.C.T. 2025 is your opportunity to elevate your impact, gain valuable knowledge, and build lasting connections. Don't miss this empowering event!
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MDT
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Full agenda announced soon)
Agenda:
8:00 am – Check in & breakfast
9:00 am – Welcome (15 min)
9:15 – 10:05 am Down & Dirty with Money: Panel Discussion (50 min)
Moderated by: Laura Smith, Vectra Bank
- Erin Hatter, Owner – Wildfire Consulting
- Helen Roe, Program Director – Business Incubator Center
- Rachel Smith, Owner – Serenity Financial Solutions
- Kelly Johnston, President - JFS, LLS
10:15 am Breakout session #1 (60 min)
- Personal Development: Shannon Casson, The DOSE Mindset: Transform Fear into Fuel for Growth & Leadership
- Professional Development: Faith Rodriguez, Beyond Networking: Creating Impactful Community Collaborations
- Business Tools: Kristin Donahue, Get a Grip on Your Business
11:45 am – Keynote speaker (60 min) Jayelle Dolan
12:45 pm Awards Presentation (15 min)
- Nominate at bit.ly/wibaward
1:30 pm Breakout #2 (60 min)
- Personal Development: Kylee Jean Marshall – Embracing Your Seasons
- Professional Development: Alex Hulst – Seeking & Facilitating Psychological Safety Within Teams
- Business Tools: Terri Hoffman – Message Matters: Stand Out or Blend In
2:40 pm Breakout #3 (60 min)
- Personal Development: Kristin Russell – From Battles to Blessings: Empowering Transformation and Building Confidence
- Professional Development: Jess Miracle – Balancing Deep Work with Deep Rest
- Business Tools: Giselle Genova - Modern Marketing from An Artist’s Perspective
4:00 pm Happy Hour Networking
5:00 pm CLOSE
Location
Colorado Mesa University Ballroom
1455 N 12th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Fees/Admission
Individual Tickets: $130 | $85 for Fruita Chamber Members
Tables: $1200 | $800 for Fruita Chamber Members (includes a table for 10)
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