BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260723T161500Z DTEND:20260723T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Women in Business Luncheon 7/23 Sponsored by Van Horn Nissan of Stevens Point DESCRIPTION:WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON - Thursday\, July 23\, 2026\n\n\n\nOur Women in Business events offer a welcoming space for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network\, discuss professional challenges\, gain new insights\, and enjoy themselves. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch\, have a chance to win door prizes\, participate in a 50/50 raffle\, and connect with like-minded professionals. The event is open to the public.\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026\n\n11:15AM to 1:00PM\n\n Master of Ceremonies: Mikala Hall\, Radio Personality from Midwest Communications\n\nLocation: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center\, 1001 Amber Avenue\, Stevens Point\, WI\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Speaker is Rebecca Gaboda\, Organizational Development Manager at Skyward\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation: What Is Your Rock? Recognizing What Grounds You\, Inspires You\, and Keeps You Growing\n\n\n\nIn the midst of full schedules\, growing responsibilities\, and constant change\, it's easy to lose sight of what keeps us grounded\, energized\, and moving forward. In this engaging and reflective keynote\, Rebecca Gaboda invites attendees to pause and consider a powerful question: What is your rock?\n\n\n\nThrough a relatable and practical framework\, Rebecca explores what helps us stay connected to who we are\, what matters most\, and how we continue to grow through each chapter of life. With authenticity\, optimism\, and a deep appreciation for personal and professional development\, she creates space for meaningful reflection--encouraging participants to recognize what supports them\, what motivates them\, and what keeps them evolving.\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with a renewed sense of clarity and intention\, along with a simple\, tangible reminder they can carry with them--one that reinforces their ability to stay grounded\, inspired\, and committed to creating a lasting impact no matter where their path leads.\n\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker: Rebecca Gaboda is an Organizational Development Manager at Skyward\, Inc.\, where she has spent more than a decade with the organization partnering with individuals and leaders to grow through self-awareness\, adaptability\, and intentional development. Her work is grounded in integrity\, appreciation for people\, and a deep belief in continuous growth.\n\n\n\nWith a background that bridges education\, leadership development\, and organizational effectiveness\, Rebecca brings both enthusiasm and a practical\, people-first perspective to her work and her speaking. She is known for her optimistic energy and her ability to connect authentically\, helping others reflect on what truly matters and how to stay dedicated to becoming their best selves--personally and professionally.\n\n\n\nAs a wife and mother of two boys\, Rebecca understands the realities of balancing ambition\, responsibility\, and fulfillment\, and she brings that lived experience into every conversation. She is passionate about leadership and personal growth and finds purpose in inspiring others to reflect\, grow\, and create lasting impact.\n\n\n\nDelicious Lunch - Classic Caesar Salad (Romaine Lettuce\, Grilled Chicken\, Croutons\, Parmesan Cheese & Caesar Dressing)\, rolls\, iced tea\, water with lemon wedge and Chocolate Mousse with Berries for dessert.\n\n(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available only upon request)\n\n \n\nAgenda:\n\n11:15AM - Registration\n\n11:30AM - Welcome\n\n11:35AM - Lunch Served\n\n12:15PM - Special Guest Speaker\n\n12:45PM - Door Prize Giveaways\n\n1:00PM - Closing \n\n\n\nSPECIAL THANKS TO VAN HORN NISSAN OF STEVENS POINT FOR THEIR PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF THIS EVENT!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today and Be Part of the Experience. Please contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com if you have ideas or requests for speakers or topics.\n\n\n\nClick on the pictures below from our 2025 event. Please note that pictures are taken at our events and if you opt out of your image being used to promote the event and the Portage County Business Council please contact us. Thank you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON \;- Thursday\, July 23\, 2026
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\nOur \;Women in Business events offer a welcoming space for women \;in the Central Wisconsin area to network\, discuss professional challenges\, gain new insights\, and enjoy themselves. \; Attendees will enjoy \;a delicious lunch\, have a chance to win door prizes\, participate in a 50/50 raffle\, and connect with like-minded professionals. The event \;is open to the public.
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\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026
\n11:15AM to 1:00PM
\n​\;Master of Ceremonies: Mikala Hall\, Radio Personality from Midwest Communications
\nLocation: \;Holiday Inn Hotel &\; Convention Center\, 1001 Amber Avenue\, Stevens Point\, WI
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\nSpecial Guest Speaker is Rebecca Gaboda\, Organizational Development Manager at Skyward\, Inc.
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\nPresentation: What Is Your Rock? Recognizing What Grounds You\, Inspires You\, and Keeps You Growing
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\nIn the midst of full schedules\, growing responsibilities\, and constant change\, it'\;s easy to lose sight of what keeps us grounded\, energized\, and moving forward. In this engaging and reflective keynote\, Rebecca Gaboda invites attendees to pause and consider a powerful question: What is your rock?
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\nThrough a relatable and practical framework\, Rebecca explores what helps us stay connected to who we are\, what matters most\, and how we continue to grow through each chapter of life. With authenticity\, optimism\, and a deep appreciation for personal and professional development\, she creates space for meaningful reflection--encouraging participants to recognize what supports them\, what motivates them\, and what keeps them evolving.
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\nParticipants will leave with a renewed sense of clarity and intention\, along with a simple\, tangible reminder they can carry with them--one that reinforces their ability to stay grounded\, inspired\, and committed to creating a lasting impact no matter where their path leads.
\n
\nAbout Our Speaker: Rebecca Gaboda is an Organizational Development Manager at Skyward\, Inc.\, where she has spent more than a decade with the organization partnering with individuals and leaders to grow through self-awareness\, adaptability\, and intentional development. Her work is grounded in integrity\, appreciation for people\, and a deep belief in continuous growth.
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\nWith a background that bridges education\, leadership development\, and organizational effectiveness\, Rebecca brings both enthusiasm and a practical\, people-first perspective to her work and her speaking. She is known for her optimistic energy and her ability to connect authentically\, helping others reflect on what truly matters and how to stay dedicated to becoming their best selves--personally and professionally.
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\nAs a wife and mother of two boys\, Rebecca understands the realities of balancing ambition\, responsibility\, and fulfillment\, and she brings that lived experience into every conversation. She is passionate about leadership and personal growth and finds purpose in inspiring others to reflect\, grow\, and create lasting impact.

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\nDelicious Lunch - Classic Caesar Salad \;(Romaine Lettuce\, Grilled Chicken\, Croutons\, Parmesan \;Cheese &\; Caesar Dressing)\, \;rolls\, iced tea\, water with lemon wedge and Chocolate Mousse with Berries for dessert.

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(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available only upon request)
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\nAgenda:
\n11:15AM - Registration
\n11:30AM - Welcome
\n11:35AM - Lunch Served
\n12:15PM - Special Guest Speaker
\n12:45PM - Door Prize Giveaways
\n1:00PM - Closing \;
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\nSPECIAL THANKS TO VAN HORN NISSAN OF STEVENS POINT FOR THEIR PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF THIS EVENT!
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\nRegister Today and Be Part of the Experience. Please contact Karen Myers \;at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com \; \; if you have ideas or requests for speakers or topics.
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\nClick on the pictures below from our 2025 \;event. \;Please note that pictures are taken at our events and if you opt out \;of your image being used to promote the event and the Portage County Business Council please contact us. Thank you!
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\n LOCATION:Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue Stevens Point\, WI 54482 UID:e.390.13215 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260710T120941Z URL:https://business.portagecountybiz.com/events/details/2026-women-in-business-luncheon-7-23-sponsored-by-van-horn-nissan-of-stevens-point-13215 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR