The Indy Chamber’s Central Indiana Women’s Business Center is thrilled to invite you to its upcoming Women in Business Event: the Franklin College Breakfast, presented by Hirons.

While enjoying breakfast, hear from a panel of experts on the industries powering the Indy region and how women-owned businesses can benefit from the opportunities these industries present.

Featuring:

Deana Haworth, CEO of Hirons, leads one of Indiana’s largest advertising, public relations, and digital agencies. As moderator of this conversation at her alma mater, Deana will draw on her extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, government, education, and infrastructure to offer valuable insights.

Yessenia Johnson, CEO of Sher Contracting, leads the company’s strategic growth and operations with a focus on technology and modern construction. Her commitment to workforce development, career advancement, and strong business partnerships offers insight into how companies can grow, adapt to industry changes, and create opportunities for their people and communities.

Melina Kennedy, CEO of CEO’s of Indiana Corporate Partnership, works alongside business, academic, and philanthropic leaders to advance Indiana’s economic prosperity. With experience spanning corporate leadership, economic development, and government, Melina offers a regional perspective on the industries, investments, and strategies shaping Central Indiana’s future.

Kristen Lampkin, Consultant, Global IDEA and Talent Strategy for Elanco and CEO of HR Guru LLC, brings expertise in workforce strategy, talent development, and inclusive economic opportunity. Through her leadership in workforce initiatives across Central Indiana, Kristen understands how businesses can prepare for changing workforce needs, develop talent, and build the teams necessary to grow.

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.