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WIB Lattes & Leadership: Building a Business Around Your Values

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

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Katie Roering is the founder of Fontana Candle Company, a brand rooted in a commitment to clean, non-toxic living. What began as a personal search for safer home products quickly evolved into a mission-driven business focused on transparency and quality ingredients.

She will be joining us to share her journey of building Fontana into a trusted, purpose-driven brand, offering insight into entrepreneurship, growth, and staying true to your values along the way.

Meet the Speaker: Katie Roering is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Fontana Candle Company

Katie Roering is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Fontana Candle Company, a Lancaster-based manufacturer on a mission to bring clean, transparent products into everyday homes. What began as a small, at-home hobby with her husband has grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the country, earning a place on the Inc. 5000 list.

At Fontana, Katie leads brand strategy, product development, and marketing, helping build a company known for its commitment to ingredient transparency and MADE SAFE® certified products. She is deeply passionate about wellness and believes that businesses have a responsibility to create products that are both effective and safe for families.

Katie is also an Inc.com contributor, where she writes about authenticity in marketing and building meaningful connections with customers. Her leadership is rooted in authenticity: she builds for a customer she understands personally, creating a strong connection between the brand and its community. As Fontana continues to scale, she remains focused on maintaining that mission-driven foundation while navigating the challenges of rapid growth, team leadership, and building a business that lasts.

What is Women in Business? Women in Business connects, cultivates, and celebrates women+ across Lancaster County by providing the community, strategies, and resources needed to navigate challenges and achieve success in the workplace. No special membership needed, if your company is a member of the Lancaster Chamber you get member access to the year-long WIB programming.

Lattes & Leadership, a program of WIB, brings together local women to share real stories of challenge, growth, and bold decision-making, from taking risks to seizing opportunity. Through these conversations, attendees gain insight into the leadership demonstrated across our community while finding inspiration to shape their own paths. Each session fosters connection among women professionals who are building something meaningful together.

Thank you to our Women In Business Sponsors!

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