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SUMMARY:15th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the \n\n15th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum!\n\n\n\nBreaking the Frame:\n\n"Be unapologetic\, take your seat\, lead boldly!"\n\nThe WomEn's Leadership Forum was created to help women hone their leadership skills. This inspiring event will Engage\, Educate\, and Empower women of all stages of their professional and personal levels of connection\, growth\, and networks. Featuring a dynamic lineup of female panelists\, the forum offers a platform for sharing powerful stories\, invaluable advice\, and the tools needed to empower women to lead with confidence.\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS * \n\n8:00 AM   Registration & Marketplace Open\n\n8:30 AM   Welcome\, Breakfast & Scholarship Presentation\n\n9:30 AM   Networking Break & Marketplace\n\n10:00 AM   Power Panel\n\n11:15 AM   Networking Break & Marketplace\n\n11:45 AM   Keynote Address\n\n12:45 PM   Drawings & Giveaways\n\n1:00 PM   Event Concludes\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS/PANELISTS:\n\nAndrea Gharritt - The Bold Life Design\n\nShawna Evans - Magnit Global\n\nStephanie Elliston - The Steady Elevation\n\nAlicia D. Crudup - Kids 'n Kinship\n\nStacey Bartelson - Edward Jones Bartelson Blesener Wealth Group\n\nColleena Carlisle - Dakota Woodlands\n\nMichelle M. Sharp - Meet the Minnesota Makers\n\nMiriam Williams - Sota Sisters Collective\n\n\n\nhttps://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/File/2026WLFImageSpeakersPanelists.pdf\n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR A MORNING MAKING CONNECTIONS!\n\n Register today and join us for a morning of activities\, conversations and networking that will leave you energized\, educated and empowered!\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS \n\nCheck out the Marketplace and peruse vendors and businesses showcasing tasty treats\, apparel\, accessories\, services\, beauty products\, travel options\, and more! \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nAs part of the DCR Chamber Charitable Foundation\, five $2\,000 scholarships will be awarded to driven young women pursuing higher education and committed to making a lasting impact on Dakota County's future.\n\nDon't miss the Mystery Purse Raffle\, is an exciting opportunity to win a luxurious designer purse and a collection of goodies - all valued at over $1\,900+++! Here's how it works. You purchase a ticket for $40 and that gives you a chance to win this amazing package. It's an opportunity to win a truly valuable prize\, all while supporting a great cause.\n\n\n\nNew this year! Enter the Ultimate Style & Shopping Raffle Bundle for just $40 per raffle ticket and elevate your look from head to toe one lucky winner takes it all. You could win a custom color analysis ($345 value) by House of Colour\, a 6-hour personal style edit ($372 value) with Sara Darst Personal Stylist\, and full cut & color ($330 value) with Salon Sidera\, and a headshot session ($325 ++ value) with Block Portrait Studios. Total prize package valued at over $1\,300!\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, the Gift Card Pull is a fun and exciting way to support the DCR Chamber while getting the chance to win great prizes! Here's how it works: You purchase a ticket for $25 and\, in return\, you get the opportunity to pull a gift card. Each gift card is valued at a minimum of $25 but range up to $200 in value! The best part? You are guaranteed to receive at least what you paid for your ticket - so it's a Win-Win! Not\, only do you have the chance to win exciting prizes\, but you're also supporting the DCR Chamber and local businesses in the process. It's a fun way to give back while enjoying the possibility of a fantastic prize!\n \n\nInvest in Visibility. Lead with Impact!\nSponsorship opportunities are available and customizable at a variety of levels\, offering meaningful exposure and connection within the DCR Chamber community. Reach out to Jane Bachul to explore availability and find the right fit for your organization.\n\n\n\nNOTE - Due to venue commitments\, cancellations received less than 10 business days in advance of the event\, cannot be refunded.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:36px\;">Join us for the</span></strong></em><span style="color:#ff0099\;"><strong><em><em><strong><span style="font-size:36px\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong></em></em></strong></span><br />\n<span style="color:#ff3399\;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:18px\;">15th Annual</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><font style="">&nbsp\;WomEn&#39\;s Leadership Forum!</font></span></span></em></strong></span></span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n<span style="color:#ff3399\;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:22px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><font style="">Breaking the Frame:<br />\n&quot\;Be unapologetic\, take your seat\, lead boldly!&quot\;</font></span></span></span></span></span></em></strong></span><img alt="" height="328" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/Image/2026WLFImageSpeakers.png" style="width: 627px\; height: 328px\;" width="627" /></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">The Wom<u>E</u>n&#39\;s Leadership Forum was created to help women hone their leadership skills. This inspiring&nbsp\;event will Engage\, Educate\, and Empower women of all stages of their professional and personal levels of connection\, growth\, and networks.&nbsp\;Featuring a dynamic lineup of female panelists\, the forum offers a platform for sharing powerful stories\, invaluable advice\, and the tools needed to empower women to lead&nbsp\;with confidence.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="color:#ff3399\;"><em><span style="font-size:22px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS&nbsp\;*&nbsp\;</span></span></span></strong></span></span></em></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">8:00 AM &ndash\; Registration &amp\; Marketplace Open</span><br data-end="44" data-start="41" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">8:30 AM &ndash\; Welcome\, Breakfast &amp\; Scholarship Presentation</span><br data-end="102" data-start="99" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">9:30 AM &ndash\; Networking Break &amp\; Marketplace</span><br data-end="145" data-start="142" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">10:00 AM &ndash\; Power Panel</span><br data-end="170" data-start="167" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">11:15&nbsp\;AM &ndash\; Networking Break &amp\; Marketplace</span><br data-end="214" data-start="211" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">11:45 AM &ndash\; Keynote Address</span><br data-end="243" data-start="240" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">12:45 PM &ndash\; Drawings &amp\; Giveaways</span><br data-end="277" data-start="274" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;" />\n<span style="font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">1:00 PM &ndash\; Event Concludes</span><br />\n<br />\n<em><span style="color:#ff3399\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-weight: 700\; text-align: center\;">SPEAKERS/PANELISTS:<br />\n<a href="https://www.thebld.com/">Andrea Gharritt - The Bold Life Design</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-evans-53309235">Shawna Evans - Magnit Global</a><br />\n<a href="https://thesteadyelevation.com/individual-coaching/about">Stephanie Elliston - The Steady Elevation</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.kidsnkinship.org/alicia-my-first-year-as-executive-director/">Alicia D. Crudup - Kids &#39\;n Kinship</a><br />\n<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceybartelson"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Stacey Bartelson - Edward Jones Bartelson Blesener Wealth Group</span></a><br />\n<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colleenacarlisle_nplead25-activity-7334332949472923648-vx16">Colleena Carlisle - Dakota Woodlands</a><br />\n<a href="https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/about-me/">Michelle M. Sharp - Meet the Minnesota Makers</a><br />\n<a href="https://paperbell.me/membership-programs">Miriam Williams - Sota Sisters Collective</a><br />\n<br />\n<a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/File/2026WLFImageSpeakersPanelists.pdf">https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/File/2026WLFImageSpeakersPanelists.pdf</a><br />\n<br />\nJOIN&nbsp\;US&nbsp\;FOR&nbsp\;A MORNING&nbsp\;MAKING&nbsp\;CONNECTIONS!</span></span></span></span></em><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: arial\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\;">&nbsp\;Register today and join us for a morning of activities\, conversations and networking&nbsp\;that will leave you energized\, educated and empowered!</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#ff3399\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-weight: 700\; text-align: center\;">EVENT HIGHLIGHTS &amp\; HAPPENINGS</span></span><span style="font-family:tahoma\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Check out the</span></span><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:#ff6600\;"><span style="font-family: arial\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><em><strong> </strong></em></span></span></span><span style="color:#ff0066\;"><span style="font-family: arial\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><em><strong>Marketplace</strong></em></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#ff0066\;"><span style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">and peruse vendors and businesses showcasing tasty treats\, apparel\, accessories\, services\, beauty products\, travel options\, and more!&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-align: center\;"><img alt="" height="200" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/Image/WLF2025Images600x180px1.png" style="width: 600px\; height: 200px\;" width="600" /><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">As part of the </span></span></span><span style="color:#ff0066\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><em><strong>DCR Chamber Charitable Foundation</strong></em></span></span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">\,</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"> five&nbsp\;$2\,000 scholarships will be awarded to driven young women pursuing higher education and committed to making a lasting impact on Dakota County&rsquo\;s future.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-size: 14px\; font-family: tahoma\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Don&#39\;t miss the</span></span></span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; letter-spacing: 0.5px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 153)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-size: 16px\; font-family: arial\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:#ff0066\;"><em><strong>Mystery Purse Raffle\,</strong></em><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;">is an exciting opportunity to win a luxurious designer purse&nbsp\;and a collection of goodies - all valued at over <strong>$1\,900+++! </strong>Here&#39\;s how it works. You purchase a ticket for $40 and that gives you a</span></span></span><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;">&nbsp\;chance to win this amazing package. It&#39\;s an opportunity to win a truly valuable prize\, all while supporting a great cause.</span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;">New this year! Enter the </span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="color:#ff0066\;"><strong data-end="68" data-start="25">Ultimate Style &amp\; Shopping Raffle Bundle</strong></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"> </span>for just $40 per raffle ticket and elevate your look from head to toe&mdash\;one lucky winner takes it all. You could win a custom color analysis ($345 value) by<a href="https://www.houseofcolour.com/stylists/holly-bernatz-farmington-minnesota"> House of Colour\,</a> a 6-hour personal style edit ($372 value) with <a href="https://www.saradarststyling.com/">Sara Darst Personal Stylist</a>\, and full cut &amp\; color ($330 value) with <a href="https://salonsidera.com/">Salon Sidera\,</a> and a headshot session ($325&nbsp\;++ value)&nbsp\;with <a href="https://block-studios.com/">Block Portrait Studios</a>. Total prize package valued at over $1\,300!</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Back by popular demand\, the </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 102)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:18px\;">Gift Card Pull</span></strong></em></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255\, 102\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="font-kerning: none\;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:18px\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong></em></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="font-kerning: none\;">is a fun and exciting way to support the DCR Chamber while getting the chance to win great prizes! Here&rsquo\;s how it works: You purchase a ticket for $25&nbsp\;and\, in return\, you get the opportunity to pull a gift card. Each gift card is valued at a minimum of $25 but range up to $200 in value! The best part? You are guaranteed to receive at least what&nbsp\;you paid for your ticket - so it&#39\;s a Win-Win! Not\, only do you have the chance to win&nbsp\;exciting prizes\, but you&#39\;re also supporting the DCR Chamber and local businesses in the process. It&#39\;s a fun way to give back while enjoying the possibility of a fantastic prize!</span></span></span></p>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<div><font color="#ff3399" face="arial"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><b><i>Invest in Visibility. Lead with Impact!</i></b></span></font></div>\n<span style="font-size:16px\;">Sponsorship opportunities are available and customizable at a variety of levels\, offering meaningful exposure and connection within the DCR Chamber community. Reach out to <strong>Jane Bachul</strong> to explore availability and find the right fit for your organization.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 51\, 153)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000\;">NOTE - Due to venue commitments\, cancellations received less than 10 business days in advance of the event\, cannot be refunded.</span><span style="color:#FF0000\;">&nbsp\;</span></em></strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<font color="#003399"><span style="font-size: 16px\;"><img alt="" height="200" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/471/Image/WLF2025Images600x180px2.png" style="width: 600px\; height: 200px\;" width="600" /></span></font>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n
LOCATION:Radisson Blu - Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Drive Bloomington\, MN 55425
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