2024 Advancing Women to the Top Conference

Do you work with women or have women in your workplace? Join us for the 9th anniversary celebration of Advancing Women to the Top, a professional development conference for all women in the workplace! Kick back, hear from exciting industry professionals, grow closer with coworkers, enjoy local eats, indulge in local wines, and make new friends in your network! The event will be on July 18th, 2024 at the Venue at Coosa Landing!

So what is it?: Advancing Women to the Top Conference is an annual conference designed with the woman in mind. Feel empowered and inspired with messages specifically catered for you, and advance to higher levels of leadership professionally and personally.

At the conference you'll socialize, make connections, and fellowship with local businesses in Etowah and Calhoun County. Hear from dynamic speakers from all across Alabama in diverse sectors of industry, and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, and "wine" down session.

Breaks between sessions will allow attendees to network amongst each other and visit local vendor booths as well as include snacks and bites from local caterers (Cash on hand will be beneficial!)

Some local vendors and booths include:
Professional headshot booth ($45 headshots)
Build Your Own Flower Bouquet Cart
Massage and spa trials
Hat bar
Boutique
And more!

How do I attend or support?: Registration is open now! Seats for general attendees are $75 per person. $25 early-bird discount until June 21st! If you are considering attending with your company, sponsorships provide bulk seating, and help directly support the event, as well as provide scholarships to first-year freshman at Gadsden State and JSU. See below for more details regarding sponsorship!




 

Speakers

KEYNOTE: Angela Reed is a speaker, orator, corporate senior project lead, innovation coach, master facilitator, media talent, host/emcee, and writer. With a career background that spans from public relations, marketing, and broadcast media to education, entertainment, and corporate training, Angela has worked with a host of non-profit and civic organizations, education systems, and companies such as Sony Pictures, Roboyo USA, Porsche Cars of North America, and Chick-fil-A. Her experiences have provided her the opportunity to help franchise business owners, entrepreneurs, administrators, educators, ministry leaders, and emerging organization leaders grow their businesses and organizations, build their brands, ignite their influence, and share their stories while impacting others.




Lajuana Bradford is head of Corporate Philanthropy and Partnerships for Regions. Her extensive career in the financial services industry spans more than 33 years. She oversees major bank giving, national and community partnerships, disability services and outreach, and service member and veterans affairs.












Amanda Salazar is currently the Vice President of Communications and Membership at Manufacture Alabama. She commits to bridging the gap between Alabama manufacturers, those who serve the manufacturing industry, and government officials through the state's only trade association dedicated exclusively to the needs of manufacturers. 










Activity led by The Barrie Center: The mission of the James M. Barrie Center for Children, Inc. is to promote hope, healing, and justice for child abuse victims by providing coordinated, trauma-informed services and education  in our community.

Often referred to as The Barrie Center, our services to children and families are at the core of what we do on a daily basis.  Our agency values serving those children with a compassionate, child-centered focus utilizing a collaborative approach with our multi-disciplinary team. 

AGENDA
*subject to change

9am - Doors Open, Fellowship, Connections, Breakfast
9:30am- Welcome
9:35am - Session (30min)
10:05am - Break (30min)
10:35am - Group Activity (60min)
11:35am - Lunch, Wine Bar Opens (45min)
12:20pm - FIERCE Awards (30min)
1:00pm - Keynote Speaker: Angela Reed (60min)
2:00pm - Break (30min)
2:30pm - Session (30min)
3:00pm - Doorprizes, Closing Remarks
3:30pm - Event Concludes

Sponsorships are available at the following levels:

• Company name or logo on event registration webpage, highest recognition at event, table with premiere seating for up to 8 seats with the option to include additional seats up to 16, choice of speaker slot and introduction, video recognition, recognition in all promotional materials. Additional table giveaways.

• Company name or logo on event registration webpage, higher recognition at event, table with premiere seating for up to 8 seats with the option to include additional seats up to 16, video recognition, recognition in all promotional materials. Additional table giveaways.

• Company name or logo on event registration webpage, higher recognition at event, table for 8, recognition in all promo materials. Additional table giveaways.

• Company name or logo on event registration webpage, table for 4, recognition at event

• Support the event with the option to attend! Company name or logo on event registration webpage, recognition at event. One optional seat. 

Vendor Setup..............Free with Doorprize

• Company name or logo on event registration webpage, Set up a table at the event

General attendee seats are $75 per person. Register early to receive a $25 early-bird discount until June 21st! Please contact us at philip.hall@etowahchamber.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event: 256-543-3472.