2025 Advancing Women to the Top Conference
2025-09-25 14:00 - 20:30 UTC | The Venue at Coosa Landing
Do you work with women or have women in your workplace?

Treat them to the 10th anniversary MEGA celebration of Advancing Women to the Top: A Perfect 10, a professional development conference designed for women in every stage of their career. Join us on September 25, 2025 at The Venue at Coosa Landing for a day of inspiration, networking, and community.

Kick back and enjoy local food and wine, connect with coworkers and new friends, and hear from industry leaders across Alabama who will share insight on leadership, empowerment, and growth.

What is it?

Advancing Women to the Top is an annual conference created to inspire, equip, and empower women in the workplace. Attendees will gain tools for personal and professional development while building valuable connections with peers and local businesses from Etowah County and beyond.

What to expect:

Inspiring speakers from diverse industries across Alabama

Networking opportunities throughout the day

Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon "wine down" session

Breaks with snacks from local caterers

Vendor Village featuring local businesses (cash encouraged for purchases)

How to attend or support:

General admission is $75 per person, with a $25 early-bird discount through August 31. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and include multiple seats, added benefits, and direct support for the event.

Speakers Topics

Susie Pinkard: Stainless Steel Butterfly

Farrah Hayes: Change & Leadership

Speaker Panel: A Decade of Influence: Women Pioneering Regional Progress

Moderator: Jacki Lowry, Panel: Blair Goodgame, Kelley Pearce, Lorie Denton, Tanya Maloney

Jamie Langley: Adjust Your Crown: Rising Into Purpose, Power, & Presence

Ellen Skrmetti: Comedy Set

AGENDA

*subject to change

9am - Doors Open, Fellowship, Connections, Breakfast Serving

9:25am- Welcome, Farrah Hayes (5min)

9:30am Speaker - Susie Pinkard (30min)

10:00am Cherokee Award (10min)

10:10am Break 1 (25min)

10:35am Speaker - Farrah Hays (30min)

11:05am Calhoun Award (10min)

11:15am Speaker - Jamie Langley (30min)

11:45am - Break 2, Lunch, Wine Bar Open (50min)

12:35pm Etowah Award (10min)

12:45pm Economic Development Panel Discussion (35min)

1:20pm Break 3 (25min)

1:45pm Speaker - Ellen Skrmetti (60min)

2:45pm Conclusion (5min)

3:00pm Attendees Dismissed

3:15pm Vendors Dismissed

Vendors:

TBA

Sponsorships are available at the following levels:

Presenting Sponsor ................................$5,000

Company name or logo on event registration webpage, highest recognition at event, table with premiere seating for up to 8 seats with the option to include additional seats up to 16, choice of speaker slot and introduction, video recognition, constant mentions throughout programming, recognition in all promotional materials. Additional table giveaways.

Platinum Sponsor ................................$2,000

Company name or logo on event registration webpage, higher recognition at event, table with premiere seating for up to 8 seats with the option to include additional seats up to 16, video recognition, more mentions throughout programming, recognition in all promotional materials. Additional table giveaways.

Gold Sponsor .. ..$1000

Company name or logo on event registration webpage, higher recognition at event, table for 8, mentions throughout programming, recognition in all promo materials. Additional table giveaways.

Silver Sponsor .. ..$500

Company name or logo on event registration webpage, table for 4, recognition at event

Bronze Sponsor ..............$250

Support the event with the option to attend! Company name or logo on event registration webpage, recognition at event. One optional seat.

Vendor Setup.............. Contact Us!

Set up a table at the event

General attendee seats are $75 per person. Register early to receive a $25 early-bird discount until August 31st! Please contact us at philip.hall@etowahchamber.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event: 256-543-3472.
