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DATE: March 27, 2024

TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Armstrong World Industries Campus

COST: $135 Member Discount Price // $175 Future Member Price 

Not sure if your company is a member? Check our Membership Directory here, or contact info@lancasterchamber.com for more information)

What is the Professional Women’s Forum?

Professional Women’s Forum, hosted by the Lancaster Chamber, is a full-day conference filled with inspiring and energizing speakers and sessions designed to foster connections with women across Lancaster County, cultivate professional and personal growth, and celebrate the impact of women in our community.

2025 THEME: “Head, Heart, & Hands”

This theme is designed to celebrate, inspire, and empower women in business through engaging speakers and sessions focused on growing your mindset, leadership skills, and passions! The mission of the theme is to encourage personal and professional growth that you can take back with you into your community and your workplace!

Our speakers will guide you through a journey of self-discovery and professional development!

Head: Learn strategies to cultivate a powerful and resilient mindset, unlocking the tools you need to overcome challenges and achieve your goals, and embracing your unique leadership style.

Heart: Dive into topics that focus on how our values, emotional connections, passions, and sense of purpose shape the way we engage with others and create a lasting impact in the workplace and beyond.

Hands: Unleash your creativity and discover practical approaches to sharing your passions and translating them into tangible results - driving meaningful change in your community and workplace.

What to expect when you attend PWF:

Tickets to the event include access to the full day of learning, sessions, speakers, connections, and activity - as well as coffee, lunch, and a happy hour with light bites and a drink ticket! 

AGENDA

8:00 am – Doors Open: Registration/Coffee/Networking

9:00 am – Welcome & Opening

10:15 am – Morning (AM) Breakout Rotation

11:30 pm – Lunch & Break Begins

1:15 pm – Afternoon (PM) Breakout Rotation

2:30 pm – Afternoon Announcements

2:45 pm – Keynote Speaker

4:00 pm – Happy Hour + Exclusive Marketplace of Goods & Services by Women Owned Businesses!

5:00 pm – Program Concludes

KEYNOTE SPEAKER!

Henna Pryor, PCC is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness.

She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.

Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. In addition to speaking for TEDx, SXSW, and being frequently tapped by media outlets like Business.com, FastCompany, INSIDER, HuffPost, NBC, FOX, and more, she’s been named a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and her book was named a Kirkus Reviews’ Best Book of the Year.

Learn more about Henna here.

Join us for her energized keynote! “Awkward and Upward!: Your surprising secret weapon for navigating uncertainty, rapid change, and the future of work” and learn how embracing the Good Awkward is your secret weapon for skyrocketing teamwork, speaking up boldly and effectively, and strengthening your adversity muscle.

ENGAGING BREAKOUT SESSIONS!

(Download the Breakout Sessions .pdf to share with your team members)

Ana Meyers
Senior VP of Community & Alumni Relations at Commonwealth Charter Academy  

HANDS - Time Boss: Take Charge of Your 24 Hours

Join Ana and fellow panelists, Amy Rote, President & CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA and Rebecca Lupfer, Senior VP of Merchandising for the Giant Company, as they share strategies for taking control of your time and leading with purpose. They’ll offer practical tips for boosting productivity, setting priorities, and creating space for what truly matters—whether it’s advancing your career, nurturing relationships, or focusing on self-care. Walk away motivated and equipped with actionable strategies to align your time with your goals and values.

Deb Ellenberg
VP of Business Development at Sandler

HEAD - Vision to Victory: Think, Believe, Feel, Achieve 

Ever set (or been tasked with) a goal and wonder why it never happened? In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the key ingredients for effective ‘goal setting and getting’ that enables us to achieve anything we want. We’ll define the driving factors that give our big audacious goal meaning and identify a simple way for measuring success with the plan. Because achieving a goal is like a journey and anything is possible when we have the right roadmap!

Ruby Nolt & Mindy Haas
SHV Partners, Certified Process Consultants

HEART - From Doing to Being: Aligning Heart, Head, & Hands

This workshop offers a transformative space for women to reconnect with their core purpose and infuse their work with joy and meaning. Through guided reflection and meaningful discussions, participants will explore their personal "WHY," uncovering what fulfills and inspires them. You'll learn to align thoughts and actions with your purpose and values, bringing greater meaning and joy to everyday life.

Dr. Katie Sandoe
The Sparkologist of Light Echo Co.

HEART - Communicate with Warmth & Power 

Do no harm. Take no crap." Are you ready to own your power? This high-energy, FUN, and interactive workshop will help you overcome some of the ways you might be disempowering yourself through seemingly harmless (yet harmful!) speech habits. Together, we'll redefine and reclaim the word "power" and explore what it truly means to own your power as a woman in the workplace and a human being in this world. Walk away with practical steps and a mantra that will help you cultivate an authentic personal brand and show up as a woman who communicates with warmth and power. I can't wait to see you there!

Nicole Lewis-Keeber
Founder & CEO of Insightful Work

HEAD - Reclaiming Leadership: Leading with Compassion & Insight

Leadership isn’t about power or control—it begins with leading yourself. Inspired by Brené Brown’s research, this session redefines leadership as a force for good, rooted in vulnerability, trust, and growth. Discover how self-leadership, grounded in insight and compassion, can inspire others and drive meaningful change. Step into a transformative approach to leadership that empowers and uplifts.

Jennifer Diaz & Sarah Kemble
Executive Director & Program Director of Leadership Lancaster

HANDS - Embracing Wellness for Empowered Leadership

Explore the essential link between personal well-being and effective leadership. Women leaders will learn strategies to enhance self-care, manage stress, and build resilience while maintaining focus and emotional intelligence. Through interactive exercises and discussions, participants will discover how to prioritize their health and inspire their teams to do the same. Embrace a wellness-driven approach to sustain your impact and create healthier, more empowering work environments.

HAPPY HOUR & MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE!

Back by popular demand, our second annual Women-Owned Business Marketplace will showcase an inspiring array of products and services created by talented women entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking for innovative solutions, artisanal creations, or ways to support fellow women in business, this marketplace offers a perfect opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate. 

Why Attend the Professional Women's Forum?

The Professional Women’s Forum offers a unique opportunity to invest in your team, yourself, and your career. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh insights, expand your network, or ignite your passion, this event is designed to empower and equip women to lead with purpose and impact.

Inspiration: Gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights to fuel your growth—walk away with practical tools and strategies to apply immediately in your career and community.

Connection: Build meaningful relationships with like-minded women from across Lancaster County, fostering a network of support and collaboration. Your connections will help you expand your professional network and create opportunities for future partnerships.

Empowerment: Leave the event feeling recharged, motivated, and equipped with the knowledge and skills to make an even greater impact on your career and community. You’ll return with new perspectives on leadership, professional development, and community engagement.

Key Takeaways:

• Actionable strategies to elevate your leadership and career.
• Practical skills for fostering collaboration and innovation in the workplace.
• A supportive network of women to champion your growth.
• Tools to lead with purpose, passion, and impact.

Why Companies/Organizations Should Invest in Team Attendance to PWF:

Empower your employees with the tools, connections, and inspiration to thrive. This event is an investment in their professional growth and well-being, which directly benefits your organization’s culture, productivity, and impact. Send your team to learn, grow, and return with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to excel.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING AND SELECTING YOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

1. Select register. (In order to receive member pricing - you must be logged into your account! Don't know your login information? Email info@lancasterchamber.com)

2. Enter your contact information.

3. Select your registration option (ticket type) and the quantity.

4. Under registration information, after entering attendee contact details (whether you are registering for yourself or others), select two breakouts from the list. If you are attending the full day, you should have two breakout sessions selected for each person: one for AM and one for PM. See above information on breakouts. 

Note: You will need to know each guests' name and email. Contact register@lancasterchamber.com if you have any questions about how to enter guest information. 

5. Please reach out to register@lancasterchamber.com if you have questions. 

Note: We're excited to be at a new venue this year, celebrating Armstrong World Industries 75th Anniversary! Because space is different, it will be auditorium style seating during the keynote presentation, with active movement throughout the day. You can purchase tickets for your team, but keep in mind that there are no "tables" you'll be seated at for the event. 

Thank You to our AMAZING sponsors! 

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SILVER SPONSORS:

We are actively seeking sponsors for the Lancaster Chamber's Professional Women's Forum! Sponsorship packages range from $1,000 - $3,500 and include branding opportunity in front of this curated audience, complimentary attendance for you and your team, and so much more! CLICK HERE to learn more about sponsorship packages and email Ruby Santos, rsantos@lancasterchamber.com.