2024 Professional Women's Summit

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Professional Women's Summit, presented by Visit Brownwood and Brownwood Municipal Development District, on March 21st in Brownwood, TX. Attendees will meet at the historic Brownwood Lyric Theatre, doors open at 7:30 AM for registration breakfast and networking, followed by guest speakers, and skills building workshops.


Professional Women's Summit Itinerary

7:30 AM: Registration Opens at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre
                    Networking & Breakfast Powered by Chick-fil-A Brownwood
8:30 AM: Video Welcome: Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Land Commissioner
8:35 AM: Announcements and Introductions: Kandice Harris, Executive Director
8:45 AM: Icebreaker hosted by Dr. Kathy Gruver
9:05 AM: Panel Discussion of Local Lady Leaders Moderated by Dr. Kathy Gruver
                    Panelist:
                    Liz Brown, EVP/Community Relations Officer at TexasBank
                    Sally England, Smile Doctors Market Manager for Central Texas
                    Raquel Mata, Associate Provost at Texas State Technical College

10:00 AM: Break Out Sessions to be hosted at Lyric Annex, 10 Mile Tasting Room, CrisTea's Nutrition, Samantha Rodriguez Studio, The Turtle, and RB Rogers House.

              Lyric Annex

• 10:00 AM: Linda Williams, Economic Development Specialist and Liaison
  • Money Grab
• 11:30 AM: Linda Williams, Economic Development Specialist and Liaison
  • WOSB (Woman Owned Small Business Certification)

            
            10 Mile Tasting Room

• 10:00 AM: Leah Parker, MEd, CSC, LPC-A Mental Health Specialist  Brownwood ISD
  • Maternal Mental Health
• 10:45 AM: Alisa Hinton, Associate Manager in Legislative Affairs and Account Management
  • The Strength of Inclusion: How to Utilize the Strengths of Others to Create More Productive Teams and Outcomes.
• 11:30 AM: Leah Parker, MEd, CSC, LPC-A Mental Health Specialist  Brownwood ISD
  • Maternal Mental Health
•  12:15 PM: Alisa Hinton, Associate Manager in Legislative Affairs and Account Management
  • The Strength of Inclusion: How to Utilize the Strengths of Others to Create More Productive Teams and Outcomes.

            CrisTeas

• 10:00 AM: Bridget Jones, Owner/Operator of Chick Fil A Brownwood
  • Get it together girl or at least have a plan!
• 10:45 AM: Melissa Vinson, President & Founder of Christian Business Women's Network
  • Working With Difficult Different People
• 11:30 AM: Bridget Jones, Owner/Operator of Chick Fil A Brownwood
  • Get it together girl or at least have a plan!
• 12:15 PM: Melissa Vinson, President & Founder of Christian Business Women's Network
  • Working With Difficult Different People

            Samantha Rodriguez Studios

• 10:00 AM: Mini Headshot Backgrounds set up inside of Samantha Rodriguez Studios
• 10:45 AM: Mini Headshot Backgrounds set up inside of Samantha Rodriguez Studios
• 11:30 AM: Mini Headshot Backgrounds set up inside of Samantha Rodriguez Studios
• 12:15 PM: Mini Headshot Backgrounds set up inside of Samantha Rodriguez Studios

            The Turtle

• 10:00 AM: Tammy Fisher, EA, Balancing Act Small Business Services
  • Your Small Business: Starting, Sustaining, Succeeding
• 11:30 AM: Tammy Fisher, EA, Balancing Act Small Business Services
  • Your Small Business: Starting, Sustaining, Succeeding

            RB Rogers House: Tracy Tucker moderates a panel on service opportunities

• 10:45 AM: Panel Discussion with Tracy, Ashley, Hanna, and Sarah
• 11:30 AM: Panel Discussion with Tracy, Ashley, Hanna, and Sarah
  • Service Opportunities in Brown County with Ashley Belez with Brown County Medical Reserve Corps, Sarah Hoffman with United Way, and Hanna Adams with Cornerstone Community Actions Network

12:45 PM: Lunch
            Lunch Provided by Party on Wheels (Either Chicken Salad or Traditional Charcuterie Tray) with Photo Booth
            Dessert Provided by Mel's Treats (Chamoy Fruit Bucket, Chamoy Candy Bucket, Parfait Cheesecake bites, or Fresas con Crema (Strawberry & Cream))
***Please add 1 lunch and 1 dessert option to comments section when ordering tickets***

1:30 PM: Keynote: Conquer your Stress and Overcome Resistance to Change!
                    Presented by Dr. Kathy Gruver
3:10 PM: Betty Girling Distinguished Women of the Year Award presented by
                    Jill Evans, Marketing Director at AccelHealth
3:30 PM: Closing Remarks
4:00 PM: Happy Hour Networking Wrap Up at 10 Mile Productions

 

This year's event would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors:

Crown Presenting Sponsor: Visit Brownwood and Brownwood Municipal Development District

Presenting Sponsor: Citizens National Bank

Gold Sponsors: Kohler Co, KANAR RV Sales, Personnel Services
Silver Sponsor: Balancing Act - Small Business Services

Networking Sponsors: Smile Doctors Braces, Bruner Auto Group, Performance Pipe, Chick-fil-A Brownwood, Good Samaritan Ministries, Andy's Pest Troopers, ASAP Creative Arts, and TexasBank

Contributing Sponsors: 10 Mile Productions, Antlers & Pearls Boutique, Astound Broadband, Balancing Act Small Business Services, Casa de Pate, Chick-fil-A Brownwood, CrisTea's Nutrition, Davis Floral Co, Elite Ave, The Glamour Shop, Hamilton's, The Hen House Boutique, Just Right Mattress Gallery, Luna Maya Boutique, The Magnolia on 4th Apartments, Party On Wheels Mobile Bar, Studio K Hair & Beauty/KK Fashion, CrisTea's Nutrition, and Urban Roots BTX.