Women’s Small Business Symposium presented by Leads Club

The Women’s Small Business Symposium, presented by the , is a half-day workshop and networking experience designed to give you real strategies, meaningful connections, and actionable insights that can fuel your business growth for the year ahead.

If you’re a woman business owner* who knows the power of a great idea, the strength of a solid plan, and the magic that happens when women come together, this event is for you!

*We welcome all who identify as women, including cisgender and transgender women, as well as non-binary people.

Why You Need to Be There:

Connect With Powerful Women Leaders

This isn’t about collecting business cards—it’s about building a network that works for you. Rub shoulders with inspiring women entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to face business challenges and rise above them.

Learn From Women Who’ve Been in Your Shoes

We’ve curated three engaging panels featuring female business leaders who have scaled companies, mastered branding, and navigated the toughest challenges—all while staying true to their values. They’ll share their hard-earned lessons so you can apply them directly to your business.

Recharge With a Morning Full of Inspiration

Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the vibrant Barcocina Lakeview space. Fuel your mind and body while you soak up ideas to spark your next big business move.

📋 The Agenda

💬 Networking Power Hour – Kick off the morning with meaningful conversations and authentic connections.

🎤 Three Educational Sessions – Hear from inspiring women business leaders on topics that matter to small business owners.

🛠️ A Practical Breakout Session – Walk away with tools, ideas, and confidence you can put to work right away.

🌟 Actionable Takeaways, Not Empty Motivation

This isn’t fluff. You’ll leave with a notebook full of actionable tips, strategies, and ideas tailored for small business owners.

This Is For You If:

• You want to grow your business and crave real advice from people who’ve done it.
• You’re looking to expand your professional network.
• You believe in the power of community to take your business to the next level.

Your Investment:

We’re keeping this intimate—no more than 50 spots available! Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where connections happen and breakthroughs begin.

Questions? Reach out to Amber McCulloch at YW1iZXIgfCBtY2N1bGxvY2hjb21tdW5pY2F0aW9ucyAhIGNvbQ==.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

This event is presented by the Lincoln Park/Lakeview Chapter of Leads Club. We are a group of successful female entrepreneurs with businesses in many different industries. LEADS Club is a networking and referral group that meets virtually every week and once a month in person. Our goal is to build our businesses by forming strong connections, relationships, and referral networks with other woman-owned small businesses. We're currently accepting applications for new members, and we can't wait to meet you!

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