Women You Should Know

Celebrating the Women Shaping Our Community

Join us for this inspirational luncheon event to celebrate National Business Women’s Week. The 10th Annual Women You Should Know features a panel of local women who have succeeded as professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs as they juggle the ever elusive work life balance.

Dream Big Award! We will be presenting a new Small Business Dream Big $2,000 award to two female small business owners giving their small business a boost & support entrepreneurism in the Heart of the Valley. These awards are made possible by TDS & Hinnendael, Greene & Associates. Apply Now

Back by popular demand is the Women Owned Raffle presented by Unison Credit Union featuring 15 unique raffle items each representing an local woman owned business.

Oct. 14, 2025 - Bridgewood Conference Center

Schedule
10:45 am        Registration & Networking for guests  
11:00 am        Women Owned Raffle 
11:30 am        Keynote Welcome 
12:00 pm        Lunch
12:30 pm        Panel Discussion
  1:45 pm        Door Prizes & Conclusion of Event

Pricing:
Individual Ticket – $75
Table of 8 – $600
Price includes attendee gift, lunch, dessert, panel discussion & door prizes.

Join us for Lunch & Live Panel

Enjoy lunch and take part in a candid discussion as our panelists share their trials, tribulations, challenges, roadblocks and successes. There will be laughs, frustrations, tears and vulnerabilities shared, leaving you inspired to take on your world with a renewed sense of vigor and strength.

Meet Our 2025 Panelists

Susie Van Ekeren

Founder & Owner

Wisconsin Swim Academy

Charm Der MAEd, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDR

Author | VP of Human Resources

Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin

Hayley Tenpas

Journalist & Host of Focus Fox Valley

 WHBY | Woodward Community Media

Lauren Karnitz

3X National Championship Coach - Women's Gymnastics

UW Oshkosh

2025 Keynote Speaker & Moderator Coming Soon

Keynote Speaker - Vicki Updike

Owner/Founder

New Sage Strategies /
Women’s Leadership Conference

Moderator - Michelle Dejno

Executive Vice President

O’Connor Connective

Thank You 2024 Partners