Industrious Women's Summit

Women are rising to the top in male-dominated industries. Events that cater to the needs of these women are rare. This one-day event celebrates, educates, and connects women in the trades.

We are now looking for speakers for this year's event. Click the link below to fill out the Speaker Application if you are interested and would like to learn more.

Event Speaker Application

Sponsors for Industrious Women's Summit 2023

To Be Announced!

Interested in Sponsoring IWS 2023?

Women are no longer waiting for a seat at the table. They are building the table.

Yet intentional spaces designed to fuel their leadership, sharpen their strategy, and expand their networks remain limited. The BBB Industrious Women’s Summit (IWS) was created to change that—bringing together powerhouse speakers, hands-on workshops, and real-world strategies tailored for women making bold moves in their careers and communities.

For nine years, the BBB Industrious Women’s Summit has championed women in the trades and beyond, bringing together industry leaders, content experts, and visionary sponsors to support and elevate women across industries.

Download our 2025 IWS Impact Report!

Save the dates:

IWS - Fresno

Thursday, June 4, 2026
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hyatt House Fresno at Campus Pointe
5078 N. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710

IWS - Phoenix

Friday, August 21, 2026

Better Business Bureau
1010 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85014

IWS - San Diego

Friday, August 28, 2026

ignite Sparked by BBB Campus
4747 Viewridge Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Email us at iws@bbbcommunity.org.

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Fostering connection

an audience of women listen enthusiastically at the industrious women's summit

Inspiring sessions

three women speak in a panel at the industrious women's summit

Diverse voices

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Arizona

2026 Rosie the Riveter

Desert Financial

2026 Jill of All Trades

SRP

2026 Iron Sponsor

Lawmaster Consulting, LLC

2026 Iron Sponsor

Southwest Gas

2026 Iron Sponsor

WBEC-West

2026 SupportHer Sponsor

Copper Quail Consulting, LLC.

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

Move Over Bob

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

San Diego

2026 Impact Sponsor

Bill Howe

2026 Iron Sponsor

Above Board

2026 Iron Sponsor

Cause San Diego

2026 Iron Sponsor

City Heights Community Development

2026 Iron Sponsor

Fabilous Charcuterie

2026 Iron Sponsor

International Coaching Federation

2026 Iron Sponsor

Miramar Kitchen & Bath

2026 Iron Sponsor

Optima Office

2026 Iron Sponsor

SDG&E

2026 Iron Sponsor

Shift/Co.

Fresno

2026 Rosie the Riveter

CalViva Health

2026 Impact Sponsor

US Bank

2026 Impact Sponsor

California Health Sciences University

2026 Iron Sponsor

C.A. Reding Company

2026 Iron Sponsor

Chase Bank

2026 Iron Sponsor

Insperity

2026 Iron Sponsor

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

Arts Enrichment for All

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

Expo Party Rentals

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

Hyatt House

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

KSEE24

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

Valley Community SBDC

8:00 am	Breakfast & Networking
8:35 am	BBB Welcome & Summit Introduction
8:40 am	A Welcome from Desert Financial Credit Union
8:45 am	A Welcome from Salt River Project
8:50 am	Break
8:55 am	From Vision to Action: Build Your Strategy in 7 Steps Cathy Graham, COO of Desert Financial Credit Union
9:30 am	Leading from the Inside Out: Own Your Strengths. Trust Your Voice. Lead with Impact. Jodi Low, CEO of U & Improved
10:30 am	Beyond the Game: Women Leaders in Sports Panelists: Sarah Krahenbuhl, Sr. Vice President, Community Engagement & Executive Director of Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation Bridget Pettis, Former WNBA Player & Coach \| Founder, Bridget Pettis Foundation Bethany Mok, Manager, Advancement \| Cardinals Foundation Moderator: Kate Fitzgerald, Co-Founder, SPORT x Student Athlete & Host of the COMMITTED Podcast
11:20 am	Engage & Explore: Exhibitor Booths + Networking powered by SRP
1:05 pm	Keynote: Think Outside the Shoe Jessica Cox, CEO of Jessica Cox Motivational Services
1:30 pm	The New Era of Business: How Women-Owned Businesses Are Smashing the Glass Box Panelists: Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman, Founder and CEO of Inside-Out Learning Leslie Bramlett, President of El Sol Travel Devina Jackson, Owner/Managing Attorney of Impact Legacy Law, PLLC Moderator: Dr. Pamela Williamson, CEO of WBEC-West
2:20 pm	There's More Than One Way In: Building a Career in the Trades Panelists: Jacinta Wachira, HVAC Service Technician I at Parker & Sons \| Rachel Miller, Journeyman Crane Operator and Co-Founder of WeldHer Workshop Letty Bejarano, Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker and Co-Founder of WeldHer Workshop Moderator: Kate Glantz, Co-founder and CEO of Move Over Bob
2:50 pm	Closing Remarks
3:00 pm	Happy Hour

8:00 am	Breakfast & Networking
8:45 am	Welcome Remarks & Introduction
9:00 am	Negotiation Strategies that Build Careers & Million Dollar Partners Amber Tarrac, CEO of FounderFuego®
9:45 am	Powering the Next Era Patrina Wisdom, Foundwer & CEO of Pure Abundance Inc.
10:35 am	Breaking Barriers. Building Legacies: Women Leading in the Trades Panelists: Talena Handley, Founder & CEO of Girlie Garage Andreina Leal-Carrillo, Co-Owner of The Repair Tech Inc Haley Howe, Owner & Operator of Bill Howe Cynthia Lopez, Distribution Inspection Manager at SDG&E
11:20 am	PI vs. AI: Unlocking the Human Skills AI Can't Replace Vanessa Elle Wilde, Founder of The Play Lab
12:00 pm	Lunch & Exhibitor Booths
1:05 pm	Breakout \| What They Don't Tell You About Success: An Honest Conversation Panelists: Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office, Inc. Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub Moderator: Samantha Scholl, VP of Innovation at BBB
1:05 pm	Breakout \| Nutrition Strategy as a Business Asset Jessica Leibovich, Founder of The Divine Body Blueprint
1:45 pm	Breakout \| LinkedIn Like a Leader: Build Your Brand. Expand Your Influence Kathryn E. Nuñez, Founder of Revenue Alchemy
1:45 pm	Breakout \| Confident Money Decisions. Rooted In Values. Kim Pike Walters, Founder of KPW Financial Coaching, LLC
2:20 pm	Breakout \| Authentic Selling- Path to Sustainable Profits Terri Maxwell, Founder of Shift/Co, Public Benefit Corp
2:20 pm	Breakout \| Network Like a Human & Close Like a CEO Lauren Paige, CEO of Transformational Coaching & Speaking
3:00 pm	From Hustle to Harmony: Movement for Changemakers Latoya Mckelvin-Westpoint, Movement Matters Collective
3:20 pm	Off Your Plate: Practical AI for the Woman Already Doing Too Much Maresa Friedman, Strategy Solved / Executive Cat Herder
3:50 pm	Closing Remarks Samantha Scholl, VP of Innovation at BBB Karen Bryant, Community Engagement Manager at BBB
4:15 pm	Happy Hour Sponsored by Above Board Nicole Slone, Founder & CEO of Above Board

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6th Annual Industrious Women's Summit

Industrious Women's Summit

This dynamic event is designed to celebrate, educate, and foster connections among women.

Sponsors for Industrious Women's Summit 2023

Interested in Sponsoring IWS 2023?

Women are no longer waiting for a seat at the table. They are building the table.

Save the dates:

IWS - Fresno

IWS - Phoenix

IWS - San Diego

Click here for Fresno Sponsorship Opportunities

Click here for Phoenix Sponsorship Opportunities

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Fostering connection

Inspiring sessions

Diverse voices

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Arizona

2026 Rosie the Riveter

2026 Jill of All Trades

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 SupportHer Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

San Diego

2026 Impact Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

Fresno

2026 Rosie the Riveter

2026 Impact Sponsor

2026 Impact Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 Iron Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

2026 In-Kind Sponsor

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