The Women In Business Community will host its ninth-annual Leadership Forum October 6th at the Cocoanut Grove.
The Forum, in its 9th year, will take over the entire Cocoanut Grove with a full day of networking, education, and tools for a successful life – both business and personal. Recognizing business is not as usual, this year’s forum is titled "We’re All in This Together: New Paths to Empowerment." We must find ways to work together to create a strong local and global economy.
Opening Keynote:“Who will teach the important lessons? How you can influence and be influenced”Erica Sofrina, International Speaker, Teacher and Author
Closing Keynote:“Unreasonable Success and Living a Life of Balance™”Kimber Lim, Founder of GetYourWomanOn.com, best-selling author and International Speaker
Speakers include Kimber Lim, best-selling author and founder of GetYourWomanOn.com. Her last book hit the top 50 on Amazon.com within the first week Also highlighted are Michael Johnson, author of Breaking the Boys Club Code, Mimi Snowden, local entrepreneur and brains behind the wildly successful Betty’s Burgers, and the ever popular, Lisa Orrell whose new book, Boomers into Business, will be released in September. Back by popular demand is the incredibly artistic Nina Simon, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History and founder of Museum 2.0. Nina will get you out of your chair with her innovated team building and networking exercises. Read more about our Exciting Speaker Lineup and the engaging topics.New this year are three breakout tracks designed to focus on the three periods of your business career. Emerging Leaders features topics relevant to those newer in the business world, Existing Leaders features topics for those established in their careers, and Encore Leaders will feature topics for the next stage of life such as using internships to test the waters in a brand new career. The day will feature musical guests, Watsonville Taiko, and we will round out the experience with a wine and dessert reception with the speakers and informal networking.
8:00
Registration
8:30
Continental Breakfast
8:45
Opening Keynote Speaker
“Who will teach the important lessons? How you can influence and be influenced” featuring Erica Sofrina, International Speaker, Teacher and Author
10:15
Exercises for the body and mind
“Networking BINGO” featuring Nina Simon, Executive Director Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, founder of Museum 2.0
11:30
Buffet Lunch
12:45
Breakout Sessions
Emerging Leaders Track
Session I. He Said, She Heard, Gender Dynamics featuring Michael Johnson, author Cracking the Boy’s Club Code
Session II. How to be a leader in this economy – uplifting others and yourself featuring Mimi Snowden, innovator and brains behind Betty's Burgers, Aqua Bleu
Existing Leaders Track
Session I. Building Your Expert Brand: How Employees or Self-Employed Individuals Can Generate More Income by Creating a Topic Expert Platform featuring Lisa Orrell, author of Boomers into Business
Sesion II. Women's Health featuring Dr. Mindy White
Encore Leaders Track
Session I. Transitions in Mid and Later Life: An innovative approach for meaningful work featuring Julie Lopp, Entrepreneur and Life Planning Speaker
Session II. Boomers into Business: How to Turn "What You Know into Dough" For More Income Now & Into the Future featuring Lisa Orrell, author of Boomers into Business
2:35
Entertainment
Watsonville Taiko
3:00
Closing Keynote
Unreasonable Success and Living a Life of Balance™ featuring Kimber Lim, author of the bestseller Get Your Woman On and founder of GetYourWomanOn.com
4:15
Reception
Wine and Dessert Reception, informal networking, speaker meet and greet
Please join us for a full day of learning and networking. Bring business cards and plan to meet new people and take away new knowledge.
Cost: Chamber Members: $89, Non-Members: $99
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Reservations are required as seating is limited. All Sales are Final.
The Santa Cruz Women in Business Leadership Forum takes place every fall. This event is a great opportunity to hear interesting presentations and connect with other Santa Cruz business people. The Women in Business Forum is organized by the Santa Cruz Chamber Women in Business committee.