INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference 2022 | Thurston Economic Development Council | 11 May 2022 | Online

We invite you to join us for a day of celebrating women in business and for the opportunity to share your experiences, build community, and learn strategies to engage your customers and thrive in a changing world.

We founded INSPIRE to create a radically inclusive space to talk about things like resiliency and trust among women, and each speaker will bring their own very real experience to the table. This conference is centered on identifying strategies for women to support other women.

2022 Speakers

Cami Feek
Keynote Panel Introduction

Ajsa Suljik
Regional Labor Economist

Alice Barney
WOTC & Federal Bonding State Coordinator

Donna Mack
ESD Rapid Response Manager

Rafael Colon
Business Outreach Manager for the Employment Security Department

Ayanna Colman
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director, Washington State Employment Security Department

Elle Ballard
Certified Leadership Coach and Personal Brand Coach

Jenefeness Tucker
Certified Business Advisor & Life Coach

Jennifer Dye
Certified Business Advisor

LaVonne Shields
Accounting Strategist & Business ACCOUNTabiity Coach

Melissa Lafayette
Field Director, National Development Council

Michelle Pope
Executive Director of the Lacey MakerSpace

Micki Peak
Networking

Susan Gates
The WMarketplace

Yến Huỳnh
City of Olympia Councilmember, Equity and Social Justice Consultant for Washington State Dept. of Corrections

Michael Cade, Host
Executive Director at Thurston Economic Development Council

Naomi Sky, Host
WCWB Program Manager

2022 Sponsors

• Port of Olympia
• Jensen Milner
• Heritage Bank
• Showcase
• WSECU
• OlyFed
• WiN
• South Sound Business
• SPSCC