Date & Time:
April 23 · 8:00AM — 5:00 PM
Location:
The Alexander - 333 South Delaware St, Indianapolis
RETREAT AGENDA
7:30 – 8:30 A.M. | CHECK-IN, LIGHT BREAKFAST, MARKETPLACE & HEADSHOTS
8:30 – 9:45 A.M | OPENING PLENARY
No One Builds Alone: A Call to Women who Create, Connect, & Collaborate with Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfork, Create.Connect.Collab.
9:45 – 10 A.M | BREAK
10 – 11:15 A.M. | PANEL
The Business of the Game with
- Tracy Ellis-Ward, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
- Eve Keller, The Sports Bra Indy
- Allison Melangton, Penske Entertainment
- Sarah Myer, Indiana Sports Corp
- Taylor Schaffer, Downtown Indy Alliance, Moderator
11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M. | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
Use this opportunity to shop from the selection of local vendors, visit the wellness room courtesy of Beyond The Skye and Rejuvenate Massage & Wellness, get a new headshot courtesy of Faith Blackwell Creative, or grab a snack.
12 – 1:15 P.M. | FIRESIDE CHAT
Women’s Wellness & What Matters with Deana Haworth, Hirons, Moderator, and Dr. Virginia Caine, MCPHD
1:15 – 1:45 P.M | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
1:45 – 3 P.M. | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Attendees may choose one of the following breakout sessions.
Session A: Developing Your Why for Optimal Networking with Amanda Bonilla, WE Brunch & ICN Solutions, sponsored by Glick Art
Session B: Burnout isn’t Exhaustion – It’s Identity Theft with Leslie Nicole Smith, Leslie Nicole Speaks, sponsored by IDO
3 – 3:45 P.M. | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
3:45 – 4:30 P.M | CLOSING PLENARY
Ignite the Fire: How Intentional Leaders Build Cultures that Win with Jennie López, Jennie López Enterprise
4:30 – 4:45 P.M | CLOSING REMARKS
Silent Auction Winners Announced
4:45 – 5:30 P.M | COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Join us downstairs in the City Way Gallery for complimentary beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.
6 P.M | DINE-AROUNDS
For Dine-Around ticket holders only. Meet at the main entrance on Delaware St. between 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. for shuttle transportation.
Created by women for women, our Women in Business Retreat, presented by Hirons, provides an immersive experience of empowerment, confidence building, and personal growth. Attendees get an inside look at the successes and challenges unique to women leaders, while gaining knowledge and insight to take their role to the next level.
Whether you’re an Indy resident, new to the area, or simply passing through, this retreat is a perfect opportunity to escape the everyday hustle, share stories, and strategize about the future. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to making an impact! Reserve your spot by the end of the day Monday, April 13 to have a personalized nametag waiting for you at check-in.
ABOUT THE CENTRAL INDIANA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program, funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, under the umbrella of the Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana (BOI) and a program of the Indy Chamber; designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Natalie Albrecht at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Sponsor Information
The Alexander
333 South Delaware St, Indianapolis
Event Location
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