2022 Women’s Business Summit
Women Entrepreneurs, thank you for attending the Women's Business Summit! We hope you enjoyed the day and walked away with inspiration and “nuggets” to help accelerate your success and grow your business.
Once again we thank all our speakers, sponsors and volunteers and YOU for making the investment in yourself and spending the day with us.
Our first event was an early sell out – so if you missed it this year please make sure to join our email list for notification of future events!
Willowdale Estate
8:30 a.m. Special Pre-Summit Session
Start Your Day, Start Your Life
Brenda will explore the science, benefits and practice of mindfulness and provide tools and strategies to reduce stress and strengthen the ability to meet the inherent complexities of work and everyday life. Mindfulness is made for times like these and is a quality of awareness that is purposeful, clear and available to meet whatever arises moment-to-moment. Start your day and start your life in this centering preliminary session.
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome: Foundation for Success
The foundation for success involves mindset, work ethic and determination. Perhaps most important is your vision of success and how you navigate through disruptive detours. In this session Donna explores the true definition of success, building a life based on values, and removing the self-inflicted limitations to help ensure positive outcomes on your journey.
The Journey - Insights & Inspiration
Moderated Panel Discussion – Q&A – Roundtable
Hearing how other entrepreneurs navigate their journey can help you plan for your own. Starting and building a successful business is not a linear process – there are many paths and unexpected diversions along the way.
The morning panel features three successful women entrepreneurs, Karen Collins, Lisa Greene, and Angela Pitter, with who will describe their unique journeys— the things that went according to plan and more importantly, the things that didn't. This captivating session is moderated by Karen Andreas, North Shore Chamber of Commerce, President/Chief Executive Officer.
What inspired them to start a business?
How did they navigate obstacles along the way?
What are the key elements that helped propel their success?
What advice do they have for you?
Beach Plum Flower Shop
Floral Designer & Owner
12:30 Lunch
Gourmet lunch prepared by Willowdale Executive Chef Ben Lightbody
What are the distinctive challenges we face as women entrepreneurs? Participants are invited to discuss this intriguing question informally over lunch.
Pivotal Steps to Pave the Way
Nuggets of the day – Insights & Reflection
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions will focus on three key areas pre-selected by attendees - Marketing, Finance/Operations and Start-up. Explore your top of mind challeges and opportunities in this interactive session facilitated by Certified SCORE Mentors. Walk away with tangible ideas and solutions for your business.
Your Journey & Next Steps
Recap of the day & Roundtable
Closing Remarks
Networking Reception - concludes at 4:30 p.m.
What Women Entrepreneurs Thought of the 2022 Summit:
“The first annual Women’s Business Summit was an absolute success. A sold out crowd of women entrepreneurs from all over the north shore.”
Lindsay LaPierre
AVP, Business Banking Officer, Newburyport Bank
"Gathering with women around women's business issues was an amazing way to spend the day. Well executed!"
Lisa Ann Schraffa Santin
Owner | Creative Director at LASS Wardrobe
I am still in awe of all the talent and success under one tent. A day I will never forget and hope to be in that club soon!”
Camille Nagle Murphy
“Loved the speakers, the venue and appreciate the inspiration it has given me!”
Jessica L.
“The experience was great – I cannot wait to attend next year!”
Debbie P.
This is the best event I have attended this year - so happy I signed up.
Linda J.
