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REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY 2026!
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
New This Year: During registration, you’ll be able to reserve a time for professional headshots by Graceful Events Photography or a mini color consultation with Palette + Thread for a small upcharge. As always, we’ll also be offering free legal consultations through Athena Legal Solutions and 1-on-1 business assistance from the Eau Claire SBDC. We’re excited to have Measha Lea Photography back to capture the event. Be sure to grab your friends or coworkers for a memorable group photo!
Conference Warm-Up Event (date tbd)
Presented by: Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center
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. The event will take place about two weeks before the conference. More information 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
7:30 AM
Check In & On-Site Registration
Gibson Street Entrance
All attendees, speakers, and volunteers should enter through the doors at Gibson Street entrance.
7:30 - 9:30 AM
Hot Breakfast Buffet
Lobby
8 AM
Exhibitor/Vendor Hall Opens
8:30 - 8:45 AM
Welcome Address
RCU Theater
Presented by: WBC Staff
8:45 - 9:15 AM
Keynote Speech by Corinne Goble, AWBC
RCU Theater
Corinne Goble, Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC)
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Let’s Talk Legal: Practical Legal Tips for Women in Business
Room to be announced
Carolyn Jahnke, J.D. and CEPA, Athena Legal Solutions
"Growing Your Business" Roundtable
Room to be announced
Tracey Smiskey, Northwestern Bank
Jess Gardner, Hello Adorn
Taylor Weiss, Eaum Yoga + Fitness
Corey Bruce, Grow Space Pediatric Therapy
"Starting Your Business" Roundtable
Room to be announced
Jordan Pospishil, Royal Credit Union
Brittany Paulsrud, Leona's Pizza
Mai Yia Vang, Sweet Boba House
Becky Witt, Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition, Wholistic Nutrition
Knowledge is Power: Financial Strategies for Women
Room to be announced
Jennifer Janiak, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Kelly France, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Kathryn Noe, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Korrie Frank, CFP®, APMA®, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
10:30 - 11 AM
Break
Presented by:
11 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Business Walking Tour - Planette Kids (Retail)
Main Entrance (Lobby)
Danielle Kummer, Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
Grow and Succeed with SBA Programs
Room to be announced
Tammie Clendenning, U.S. Small Business Administration
Do What Matters: Increase Profit & Decrease Exhaustion
Room to be announced
Sandy Anderson, Sandy Anderson Consulting & Coaching
Business Speed Networking
Room to be announced
Kristyn Kersten, Polka Dot Powerhouse - Eau Claire Chapter
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
Wisconsin Business Taxes - What You Need to Know
Room to be announced
Sara Brian, Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR)
"Artificial Intelligence in Business" Roundtable
Room to be announced
Kaylynn Winegar, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Emily Laird, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Aaron Libner, AIBMM (AI Business Maturity Model) Coach/Speaker, Coulee Tech
What to Know When You Want to Grow
Room to be announced
Sarah Stokes, The Juicy Good Life
2 - 2:30 PM
Break
Presented by:
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Growing Your Business by Contracting with the Government
Room to be announced
Ben Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Relaxation Session (Sound Bath)
Room to be announced
Sara Martin, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Reese Wells, E-RYT200, Lead Barre Instructor, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Building a 3-Step Sales Process to Help Grow Your Service Business
Room to be announced
Jennifer Parrish, North Point Advisor Group
Understanding Your Financials and Profitability
Room to be announced
Samantha Kjelstad, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen
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, & Becca Stone with Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
- Becky Albert-Breed, Integrity Audit & Tax
- Tracey Smiskey & 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
- Stacy Whaley, Fire Up & Lead
Starting Your Business - Roundtable
- Lorance Uwinaza, The Coven (host)
- Laura Ericson, 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 & 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
