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Become a Speaker
Do you have practical tips and specific information for starting, growing, or improving a business? We would love for you to share your knowledge at our Women's Business Conference in Eau Claire, WI!
2026 Conference Agenda
Check back soon for more information about the agenda for this year's conference!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
9 - 11 AM
The Conference Warm-Up
Presented by: Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center and The Coven Eau Claire
This free pre-conference event is hosted by the Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center and (host pending). RSVP via your conference ticket or table registration form. More information and the final RSVP form will be sent out as the event gets closer!
Expect a comfortable yet inspiring environment with hot coffee, breakfast pastries, and networking opportunities. At 9:30 AM, join our speaker for an engaging workshop/presentation. Topic and speaker to be announced!
- 9 - 9:30 AM | Coffee, pastries, networking
- 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Presentation/workshop
- 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Coffee, pastries, networking
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7 - 8:30 AM
Event Check In & On-Site Registration
Dewey Street Entrance
All attendees, speakers, and volunteers should enter through the doors at Dewey Street entrance.
7:30 - 9:30 AM
Hot Breakfast Buffet
Pablo Lobby
8 AM
Exhibitor/Vendor Hall Opens
8:30 AM
Welcome Address
RCU Theater
Presented by: WBC Staff
8:45 - 9:15 AM
9:30 - 10:30 AM
TEST - Session #1
RCU Theatre (1st Floor)
TEST - Session #2
Clearwater Hall (3rd Floor)
TEST - Session #3
Larson Gallery (3rd Floor)
10 - 11 AM
Break
Presented by: Child Care Partnership
11 AM - 12 PM
TBD - Session #4
TEST - Session Title
Barb Shepherd
TBD - Session #3
TBD - Session #2
12 - 1 PM
Lunch Buffet
This is a great time to network, meet new people, and check out our exhibitors and vendors!
1 - 2 PM
TBD - Session #1
TBD - Session #2
TBD - Session #3
2 - 2:30 PM
Break
Presented by: ABC Company
2:30 - 3:30 PM
TBD - Session #1
TBD - Session #2
TBD - Session #3
Past Conference Speakers
Thank you to all of those speakers and volunteers that took time out of their day and away from their businesses to share their knowledge and experiences with all our conference attendees over the years!
2025 Speakers (Pablo Center)
Keynote Speaker
- Sarah Stokes, The Juicy Good Life
Breakout Sessions
- Sarah Stokes, The Juicy Good Life
- Carolyn Jahnke, Athena Legal Solutions
- Hailey Krajewski, The Copy Shift
- Associated Bank
- Danielle Kummer, Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
- Denise Bender, Polka Dot Powerhouse
- Sara Bowe, Elevate Health Collective
- Kelly Berry, Learn Start Grow LLC
- Sara Brian, Wisconsin Dept of Revenue
- Sara Martin, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Karen Park, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Becca Stone, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Ben Blanc, WPI
- Carolina Villarreal, VOZ Growth
- Sam Kjelstad, CLA
Starting Your Business - Roundtable
- Tobi LeMahieu, Regional Business Fund
- Sabrina Sendelbach, Wilma's Cakes
- Erin Klaus, Tangled Up in Hue / Downtown Eau Claire Inc.
- Jordan Pospishil, Royal Credit Union
Growing Your Business - Roundtable
- Tracey Smiskey, Northwestern Bank
- Jessica Martin, Martin Dental, Martin Management
- Lauren Shira, vIVid Wisconsin
- Jen Westrate, Barks & Recreation
2024 Speakers (Pablo Center)
Keynote Speaker
- Lisa Erickson, U.S. Bank Wealth Management
Breakout Sessions
- Sarah Stokes, The Juicy Good Life
- Jennifer Hafele, Mama Bear Family Care
- Tammie Clendenning, SBA
- Maria Serbus LLC
- Danielle Kummer, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
- Sara Martin, Karen Park, and Becca Stone with Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Becky Albert-Breed, Integrity Audit & Tax
- Tracey Smiskey and Lacey Logslett, Northwestern Bank - Eau Claire
- Michelle Von Ruden, Von Ruden Coaching & Consulting LLC
- Denise Bender, Polka Dot Powerhouse
- Jack Laufenberg, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Starting Your Business - Roundtable
- Kate Holmes Thompson Coaching LLC
- Margaret Raether, Main Street Hair Solutions
- Karlee Wallin, Royal Credit Union
- Kayla Midthun, Shine On Boutique & Ramone's Ice Cream
Growing Your Business - Roundtable
- Rebecca Cooke, Red Letter Grant
- Danielle Goss, KUL MOCKS
- Amy Lokken, Müd Modular
- Sarah Polzin, Down to Earth Garden Center & Mustard Seed Boutique
Social Media Marketing - Roundtable
- Erin Trowbridge, Four Peas Consulting
- Karah Gonstead, Genuine Way Family Therapy
- Maria Serbus LLC
- Kelly Gardner, Create Happy Gift Shop
2023 Speakers (Pablo Center)
Keynote Speaker
- Missy Hughes, WEDC
Breakout Sessions
- Becky Albert-Breed, Integrity Audit & Tax
- Tammie Clendenning, SBA
- Sarah Coenen, Athena Legal Solutions LLC
- Jamie Edwards, Sensible Solutions Care Clinic
- Kim Garber, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
- Dawnell Kelly, Life-Balance By Design
- Danielle Kummer, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
- Sara Martin & team, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Toni Mattson, Toni Mattson - Live the Life &
- Molly Rodriguez, Eau Claire Body Care
- Angela Ryan, The Design Blonde/Exotic Species Studio
- Tracey Smiskey & Lacey Logslett, Northwestern Bank
- Kristin Schmidt & Katie Ott, M3 Insurance
- Maria Serbus LLC
- Erin Trowbridge, Four Peas Consulting
- Stacey Whaley, Fire Up & Lead
Starting Your Business - Roundtable
- Lorance Uwinaza, The Coven (host)
- Laura Ericson Group Trips
- Beth Elliott
- Mi Sullivan, Mi Mi Cafe
Growing Your Business - Roundtable
- Jaime White, Believe Crew (host)
- Marquita Davis, Hair Stuff Beauty Supply
- Hannah Koschak, Wholesome Endeavors
- Amanda Myrick, Royal Credit Union
Employee Recruitment & Retention - Roundtable
- Anna Cardarella, Western Dairyland (panelist/host)
- Kristina Barnier, SEEK Careers/Staffing
- Ashley Kosharek, AMK Cleaning
2022 Speakers (UW-Eau Claire)
Breakout Sessions
- Tammie Clendenning, SBA
- Amy Vik, H&R Block
- Stacie Brenner, Stacie Brenner Coaching
- Kaileen McMickle, Inner Ascent Counseling LLC
- Carolyn Zick, Bad Axe Enterprises
- Jeff Kersten, State of Wisconsin DATCP
- Anna Ledebuhr, Coulee Boutique
- Molly Rodriguez, Eau Claire Body Care
- Laura Gmeinder, Laura Gmeinder Coaching & Consulting
- Kim Garber & Tru Mwololo, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
- Vanessa Klemish, Klemish & Johnson LLC
- Dr. Emily Elsner Twesme & Kate Tosteson, Vibrant Virtual
- Katie Labedz, Learning to Lean LLC
- Sam Kjelstad, CLA
- LuAnn Buechler, PMC Events & Coaching
- Tara Nolan, Transformation Tara
- Stacy Whaley, Fire Up & Lead
Roundtable Speakers
- Gretchen Hudacek, Royal Credit Union
- Erin Johnson, Integrity Audit & Tax
- Carolyn Jahnke, Athena Legal Solutions
- Tammy Tom-Steinmetz, Talking Results (host)
- Erin Trowbridge, Four Peas Consulting
Power Panel Speakers
- Dr. Maysee Herr, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
- Katie Labedz, Learning to Lean (host)
- Anna Ledebuhr, Coulee Boutique
- Farrah Miller, Chic Sweets Drinks & Desserts
- Stephanie Schneider, Together Farms
2021 Speakers (UW-Eau Claire)
In-Person Speakers
- Dr. Emily Elsner Twesme, Vibrant Virtual
- Stacy Whaley, Fire Up & Lead
Virtual Speakers
- Mindy Dale, von Briesen & Roper
- Nicole Howard, US LBM
- Linda Pophal, Strategic Communications
- Krista Paulus, Security Financial Bank
- Amy Vik, H & R Block
- Tina Nazier, Wipfli
- Erin Trowbridge, Four Peas Consulting
- Katie Labedz, Learning to Lean
- Kim Garber, WPI
- Jim Zons, EZ New media
- Angela Eckman, CVTC
- Amelia Wenzel and Sara Thurston, Child Care Partnership
- Tammie Clendenning, SBA
- Katia Rave, Rave Strategy Studio
- Michelle Madl-Soehren
- Lisa Tavares, Image Consultant
- Beth Crowell, Current Coaching LLC
- Justin Vajko, Dialog Design
- Beverly Wickstrom, Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs LLP
- Holly Anne Burns, bb7
- Jan Schaffner, Schaffner Tax Solutions
- Deanna Dennison, Pro-Active Engineering
