2026 Women in Business Holiday Luncheon 12/4 Sponsored by Sentry

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON - Friday, December 4, 2026 

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.

Friday, December 4, 2026
11:15AM to 1:00PM
​Master of Ceremonies: Nikki Montgomery, Radio Personality from Midwest Communications
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

Special Guest Speaker:

Kassandra Sepeda
Co-Anchor & Executive Producer
Sunrise 7 on WSAW NewsChannel 7 

Presentation: "Anchored in Central Wisconsin: Navigating Confidence, Growth & Community"
About the Presentation: What does it take to build a successful career while staying true to yourself? Drawing on more than 12 years of experience as a television reporter, news producer, and anchor, Kassanda Sepeda will share the lessons that have shaped her professional journey and the pillars she believes are essential to success.

From building authentic confidence and embracing continuous learning to owning mistakes, learning from them, and staying connected to your workplace and community, Kassandra will offer an honest and relatable perspective on what it means to grow personally and professionally.

Key Takeaways -- Participants will walk away with insights on how to:
-- Build authentic confidence and overcome the pressure to shrink yourself.
-- Embrace mistakes as opportunities to learn, grow, and become better.
-- Make continuous learning and personal growth part of your professional journey.
-- Strengthen your connections and become a more engaged leader in your workplace and community.

Meet Our Guest Speaker: Kassandra Sepeda
Kassandra Sepeda is co-anchor and executive producer of Sunrise 7 on NewsChannel 7, where she has worked since 2016. With more than 12 years of experience in television journalism, her reporting has earned several honors, including an Eric Sevareid Award and two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. She is also the co-creator and host of a podcast highlighting missing and unsolved deaths in Central Wisconsin.

A Stevens Point native, Kassandra is a UW-Stevens Point graduate with a degree in Communication and a passion for giving back to her community. She volunteers with the Good News Project, serves on the grant committee for Impact 100, and mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin.

Outside of work and volunteering, Kassandra enjoys fishiing, hiking, reading, and exploring Wisconsin's local food scene. In March 2025, she and her husband welcomed their first child.

Delicious Lunch - Lasagna Rolls (2 rolls of pasta with meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, oven-baked), Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Garden Salad with Ranch & Italian Dressings, Water with Lemon Wedge, Coffee and Carrot Cake for Dessert.
(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available only upon advanced request)
  
Agenda:
11:15AM - Registration
11:30AM - Welcome
11:35AM - Lunch Served
12:15PM - Special Guest Speaker, Kassandra Sepeda
12:45PM - Door Prize Giveaways
1:00PM - Closing 

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


Register 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.

Click 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!