Premier & Signature Events

Premier and signature events are the most prestigious and high exposure events of the year and create a lot of buzz in the business community.  To see a list of all of our upcoming events and programs, click here.

ATHENA Leadership Award® Program (Thursday, November 21)
An annual event recognizing members of the region who have demonstrated professional excellence, taken part in community service and actively assisted women in attaining leadership skills that have helped them advance professionally.  Awards include:  ATHENA Leadership Award® and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®.

Women’s Leadership Conference (Wednesday, January 15)
An annual event focused on providing attendees with inspiration and leadership development to assist them in reaching their full potential in both their professional and personal lives. NEW IN 2025: A VIP Networking Event the night prior!

Business EXPO (Thursday, April 17)
An annual celebration of businesses in the region, featuring the announcement of the Small Business of the Year Award recipients, the Business EXPO and Fun@EXPO. The Business EXPO is the 'can’t miss' event of the year, drawing thousands of attendees from all over the state. The Business EXPO provides an opportunity to grow business networks by connecting attendees with hundreds of exhibitors and is one of the largest tradeshows in the state!
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Golf Outing (June 23)
An annual event bringing together golfers for a day of business development and networking.  The 18-hole scramble is coined as one of the most prestigious outings and is sold out every year.