Women in Leadership

Committee Purpose

The Women in Leadership Committee works to give the professional women of the Brookings community an organization that was uniquely their own – a place to network, learn and share.

A special thank you to our Season Sponsors for 2024:

Platinum - Interim HealthCare
Gold - First Bank & Trust, Party Depot, Sanford Clinic Brookings
Silver - Avera Medical Group, Central Bank, Peaceful Pines
Bronze - Banner Associates, Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant, Northwestern Energy, Pasque, The Legacy Financial Partners Ameriprise Financial, The UPS Store, TruCount CPA, UpFrame Creative
Venue - Dacotah Bank Center

The Women in Leadership opportunity is an outlet to empower professional women to share, educate, and influence through networking to build the business community.

2024 Events

Social

Tuesday
February 13, 2024
Women in Leadership Galentine's Day

Luncheon

Wednesday
March 20, 2024
11:30AM-1:00PM
Dacotah Bank Center

"Think on Purpose: A Simple Guide to Mind Management" by Marli Sayler, ICF and Jay Shetty Certified Coach

Luncheon

Wednesday
April 24, 2024
11:30AM-1:00PM
Dacotah Bank Center

"From Awkward to Awesome: Embracing Emotions for Effective Leadership" by Lisa Brouwer, Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator under the work of Brene Brown

Luncheon

Wednesday
May 15, 2024
11:30AM-1:00PM
Dacotah Bank Center

"What Difference Can One Person Make" by Coleen Liebsch, Nominated for Outstanding Business Woman of the Year in Brookings 1990 and Spirit of Dakota Award 2010 and 2021

Social

Wednesday
June 12, 2024
4:00PM-6:15PM
Women in Leadership Golf Clinic & Summer Social

Join us for an afternoon of networking, refreshments, prizes, and golf lessons! Social begins at 4:00PM, followed by 45-minute golf sessions at 4:30PM and 5:30PM with local instructors.

Luncheon

Wednesday
September 11, 2024
11:30AM-1:00PM
Dacotah Bank Center

"Sit Down Gordon, I Am Enough." by Kristina Schaefer, EVP, Chief Risk Officer & Chief Administrative Officer General Counsel of First Bank & Trust

Half Day Summit

Wednesday
October 9, 2024
8:00AM-1:00PM
Dacotah Bank Center

"Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge" by Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., CMPC, PCC; Author and Certified Speaking Professional, worked with the Minnesota Vikings for 4 years providing mental training, works with the U.S. Track and Field Team

Learn About Our Season Pass and NEW Season Pass Plus!

Women in Leadership Season Pass 2024

For $100 Chamber members will receive a ticket to four (4) 2024 Women in Leadership luncheons.

An individual member luncheon ticket is $30 so that is a discount of $5 per luncheon!

NEW in 2024 the Season Plass Plus for $200 where members will receive a ticket to four (4) luncheons and one (1) Half Day Summit ticket.

An individual member Half Day Summit ticket is $125 so that is a discount of $25 for the Summit.

Season Passes are a benefit for Chamber members. Therefore, you must be a Chamber member or work for a Chamber member organization to purchase a Season Pass.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) What events does the season pass cover?

A. With the 2024 Season Pass, you receive access to the four (4) 2024 luncheons. NEW this year is the Season Pass Plus which includes the 4 luncheons AND the Half Day Summit!

2) Is there a discount if I purchase the season pass rather than one ticket to each luncheon?

A. Season Pass discounts are a benefit of being a Chamber member or an employee of a Chamber member organization.

B. A Chamber member individual ticket is $30. You save $5 per luncheon with a season pass. The Half Day Summit member individual ticket is $125 so you save $25 by purchasing the Season Pass Plus. Purchase either by going to the Chamber's Store found here: https://brookingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/store/.

3) What if I can't make it to all four luncheons?

A. No problem! You can either go to all four luncheons yourself OR share one or more of your tickets with your friend/s!

4) How do I use my season pass?

A. Because Season Passes can be used for multiple people within in an organization or you can invite a friend, you MUST register for each luncheon/event. This is important for food, seating, and speaker materials. Purchasing a Season Pass is not an automatic registration. To use your season pass, register for each luncheon and simply click the "Pass Purchased" option. If you want to use one or more of your tickets for a friend, please email info@brookingschamber.org.

Special thank you to the Women in Leadership Platinum Sponsor for 2024: Interim Healthcare

Women in Leadership Committee Staff Liaisons

2024 Women in Leadership Committee

Cindy Pfennig
Virtual Assistant
cindy@brookingschamber.org

Ainsley Bennett
Business Operations Intern
baccintern@brookingschamber.org

Kelly Crevier – Chair, Harms Oil
Jenna Byrd - Vice Chair, Brookings County
Meridith Weiland - Secretary, First Bank & Trust
Jenn Everson – Past Chair, Edward Jones
Jenny Hallan - Independent Living Choices
Pattie Berkner - Ameriprise Legacy Financial
Becky Schmeling - First Bank & Trust
Riley Jo Schneider - Bowes Construction
Taylor Schlechter - Daktronics, Inc.
Shawna Witt - Banner Associates

Interested in committee involvement?

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