As we continue folding the Awesome Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) organization into the Chamber, we are excited to be hosting the Chamber's first women-focused summit!
This summit is a half-day professional development and networking event designed for women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their business or enhance their career. This event will bring together a diverse group of women to create a community dedicated to helping and supporting one another as we challenge traditional barriers that women in business face. Featuring a welcome keynote, panel discussions and presentations from experienced leaders, this summit will provide education, inspiration, and connections to foster your success and help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Agenda* View Full Agenda Here
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Keynote
Battling the Sharks: My Shark Tank Experience Sharmi Albrechtsen, CEO & Founder, SmartGurlz
9:30 – 10:15 AM: Breakout Sessions
Getting What You Want By Knowing Who You Are: Self-Confidence vs. Self-Awareness
Ann Rosser, Owner/President, Finding Resolution
Leading an Inclusive Organization: Identifying and Addressing Unconscious Bias
Whytni Kernodle, Founder & Principal, Global Goddess Cultural and International Relations
Work/Life Balance - Juggling Parenting and Your Career
Brooke Oberwetter, Head of External Affairs, Amazon
Ivy Horan, President & Founder, MGI Corporate Gifts, LLC
Jess Owens, Founder & CEO, GreenList
Monique Rizer, Executive Director, Greater DC Region, Urban Alliance
10:15 - 10:25 AM: Coffee Break
10:25 – 11:10 AM: Breakout Sessions
Build a Brand of Conviction and Make a Living Doing What You Value
Evelyn Powers, Founder, Design Powers
Emily Krause, Graphic & Website Designer, Design Powers
Take Care of You, So You Can Take Care of Business
Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic, Founder & Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute
Stephanie Mitchell, Owner/Trainer, Stephanie Mitchell Fitness
Noa Ariela, CEO/Managing Member, Noa Ariela Hypnotherapy
Fireside Chat - Authentic Leadership in Times of Change
Mary-Claire Burick, President, Rossyln Business Improvement District
Nicole Collier, Director of Policy & Public Affairs , Nestlé
11:10 - 11:20 AM: Coffee Break
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM: Breakout Sessions
People Don’t Buy What You Do, They Buy Why You Do It!
Patricia Funegra, CEO & Founder, La Cocina VA
A Mission to Build a Business and a Community
Sarah Wells, CEO & Founder, Sarah Wells, LLC
Ask the Experts: Resources to Start or Run a Business
Kandis Koustenis, Intellectual Property Attorney, Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.
Tara Palacios, Director, BizLaunch
Christine Searle, Owner, Searle Business Solutions, LLC
Jenny Shtipelman, Senior Vice President, The National Capital Bank of Washington
12:05 – 12:30 PM: Closing and Open Networking
*agenda subject to change
Virtual Meeting Instructions
To get the link for this meeting, please register or contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org
Sponsorship Opportunities The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities. More information can be found in our sponsorship document. Contact Membership Engagement Manager, Andrea Aiello, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for questions or to secure your sponsorship.
Questions For registration questions, contact chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Grand Sponsor
Keynote Sponsor
Coffee Break Sponsor
Premier Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Clarendon Animal Care
MGI Corporate Gifts LLC
Mila Lynne Floro- Edward Jones Investments
Marketing Partner
Leadership Center for Excellence
Video Partner
Sam Headshots & Webcast Worx
* All registrations are final. No refunds.