2025 Women in Business Luncheon 5/1 Sponsored by Sentry

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON - Thursday, May 1, 2025

Our 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, receive a complimentary swag bag, 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.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
11:15AM to 1:00PM
​Master of Ceremonies: Radio Personality from Midwest Communications
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

Special Guest Speaker is Rikki Harry, presenting "Authenticity in Leadership: The Power of Linking Values and Action”


About Rikki's Presentation: Authentic leadership is the key to building trust, making ethical decisions, and leading with confidence. Together, we will explore the four components of Authentic Leadership and how they empower women to lead with integrity. Through real-world examples and practical insights, attendees will gain tools to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and make decisions that reflect their core values--whether in business, leadership, or the community.

About our Speaker: Rikki Harry is the CEO of LEAP Nonprofit Consulting and a doctoral student at Viterbo University, researching Authentic Leadership and ethical decision-make in nonprofit organizations. A seasoned fundraiser, board member, and volunteer, she has worked with nonprofits of all sizes--from grassroots organizations to multi-billion-dollar institutions--helping leaders navigate challenges, build strong relationships, and make ethical, strategic decisions. Though she and her husband, John, aren't native to Central Wisconsin, they love calling Portage County home and sharing it with their many pets. In her free time, Rikki enjoys hosting friends, kayaking local rivers, and curling up by the fireplace with a good book.
 
Delicious Lunch - Raspberry Chicken Salad (Mixed Greens, Grilled Chicken, Mango, Sliced Strawberries, Candied Pecans & Feta Cheese), rolls, iced tea, water with lemon wedge and Grandma's biscuit with fresh strawberries for dessert.
(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available only upon request)
  
Agenda:
11:15AM - Registration
11:30AM - Welcome
11:35AM - Lunch Served
12:15PM - Special Guest Speaker
12:45PM - Door Prize Giveaways
1:00PM - Closing 

SPECIAL THANKS TO SENTRY FOR THEIR PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF THIS EVENT!


Please contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com   if you have ideas or requests for speakers or topics.

Click on the pictures below from our 2024 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!