# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WIN Council PowHERful Conversations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the power of women in business!

Join us for the 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations presented by the Chamber's WIN Council — a vibrant morning of networking, inspiration, and community impact. This event is open to everyone — all professionals and allies are welcome, because empowering women entrepreneurs takes the whole community!

Your ticket unlocks:

Insights: A lively, informal panel discussion featuring a distinguished group of local women business and community leaders.

Perks: A delicious breakfast and a chance to win an amazing door prize.

Impact: 100% of the proceeds benefit the Entrepreneurial Grant Program, empowering women-owned businesses right here in our six #ValleyCT communities (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton).
Our 2026 PowHERful Panelists: 

Vicki Thomas, Chief Purpose Officer and Co-Founder of My Future Purpose, who continues to inspire others after launching a purpose-driven organization helping adults over 50 discover meaningful new chapters in life and work.
 
Candace Freedenberg, Founder and President of Untapped Potential, who left a successful engineering and technology career to build a nationally recognized organization helping women return to the workforce after caregiving breaks.

Dani Novoli-Santos, Owner & CEO of Enviroshield, who transitioned from accounting and operations management to purchasing and leading a 50-year-old environmental contracting company in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Dr. Koren Paul, founder of KPaul Productions, who launched a successful career as a professional voiceover artist, audiobook narrator, and consultant after retiring from a 25-year career in education.

Moderator: Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor at the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) and owner of Bonus Business Services.

Come for the networking and fun, stay for the inspiration, and help us fund the next generation of women entrepreneurs!

$60 in advance - online registration closes at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 5th. 
$70 at the Door.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelton/win-council-powherful-conversations/200030734942839
- **Event Categories**: business, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelton
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
- **lat**: 41.271217006169
- **long**: -73.126226139658
- **full address**: Courtyard by Marriott Shelton, 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484-4734, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WIN Council PowHERful Conversations being held?
  - **A:** WIN Council PowHERful Conversations takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at Courtyard by Marriott Shelton, 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484-4734, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WIN Council PowHERful Conversations?
  - **A:** WIN Council PowHERful Conversations is organized by Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WIN Council PowHERful Conversations is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WIN Council PowHERful Conversations sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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