14th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum
Join us for the 14th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum, where we'll focus on: "THRIVING, NOT JUST SURVIVING: Building Communities that Have Your Back!"
The 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.
Back by popular demand, Elizabeth Ries from Twin Cities Live, KSTP-TV will Emcee and Moderate this year's conference.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *
- 8:00 am – Registration/Marketplace
- 8:30 am – Welcome
- Breakfast
- Scholarship Presentation
- 9:30 am – Marketplace
- 10:00 am – Power Panel #1
- 11:00 am - Awards Presentation
- 11:15 am – Marketplace
- 11:45 am – Power Panel #2
- 12:45pm - Mystery Purse Drawing & Giveaways
- 1:00 pm - Event Conclusion
* Times subject to change
JOIN US FOR A MORNING MAKING CONNECTIONS!
Last year's event had 300+ attendees and this year, we expect even more. Register today and join us for a morning of activities, conversations and networking that will leave you energized, educated and empowered!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
Check out the Marketplace and peruse vendors and businesses showcasing tasty treats, apparel, accessories, services, beauty products, travel options, and more!
New this year... Professional headshots available!
Jeannine Pohl from Block Portrait Studios is offering professional headshots on-site at a discounted rate of $75-$95. Update your professional image for LinkedIn, your website, or any other platform. Dress to impress and take advantage of this exclusive offer!
As part of the DCR Chamber Charitable Foundation's initiatives, scholarships will be presented to driven young women looking to chart their own professional course.
Don't miss the Mystery Purse Raffle, is an exciting opportunity to win a luxurious designer purse, wallet, and a collection of goodies - all valued at over $1,800! 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.
New this year, 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 $20 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 more value than 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!
NOTE - Due to venue commitments, cancellations received less than 10 business days in advance of the event, cannot be refunded.
Event Sponsors

Date and Time
Friday Mar 21, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location
2100 Killebrew Drive
Fees/Admission
$115.00 Members
$145.00 Nonmembers
$880.00 Table of 8
Contact Information
Kayla Hudson 651-288-9203
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