2025 BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Phoenix

2025 BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Phoenix

Join us on August 22nd, for this one-day, in-person event designed to celebrate, educate, and foster connections among women in the trades.

By Better Business Bureau

Date and time

Location

Better Business Bureau | ignite sparked by BBB

1010 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85014

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast, Networking, Booths

Join us for the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before you kick off the day! Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., giving you ample time to beat the traffic, enjoy a light breakfast,...

8:35 AM - 8:50 AM

Welcome Remarks by BBB & SRP | Summit Introduction

Tierra Terry | BBB Dir of Program Engagement & Culture

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Breakfast Chardonnay: Leading with Grit, Grace & Guts

Karen Nowicki | Founder of iNudge LLC

Between the morning hustle and evening wind-down, women often give everything they have to their crew, customers, and calling —but often lose themselves in the process. In this no BS talk, Karen shar...

9:20 AM - 9:50 AM

The Future of Workflows: How AI is Transforming Small Business Systems

Cheryl James | Founder & CEO of CL James Consulting, LLC

In this session, Cheryl James will break down practical AI-powered strategies that simplify workflows, automate routine tasks, and empower entrepreneurs to scale with confidence—no tech expertise req...

9:55 AM - 10:20 AM

The Legal Side of Business: What You Need to Know

Leticia Zecca Ross |CEO & Corporate Senior Attorney of Z

10:25 AM - 10:30 AM

BREAK

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Know Your Numbers: Financial Literacy Essentials for Women in Business

Jessica Zoraida, | CEO & Founder of Big Picture Results

Christina Ciaffone | Senior Vice President of FirstBank

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Engage & Explore: Exhibitor Booths + Networking

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

LUNCH

1:05 PM - 1:20 PM

KEYNOTE

Dr. Adelaida V. Severson |President & CEO of Bushtex Inc

1:25 AM

Media with Meaning: Driving Engagement Through Storytelling

Kate Glantz | Co-Founder of Move Over Bob

1:55 PM - 2:00 PM

BREAK

2:00 PM

Workplace Culture That Works: No Matter the Size

Tiffany Bellows | Workforce Coord for Chandler Unif

Wendy McClellan | Founder & CEO Structures for Success

Lisa Gerwitz | GM-Local Operations Barrett Propane

2:35 PM

Let's Wrap It Up: Elevate & Celebrate Women Doing Big Things

2:50 AM

Event Closing & Happy Hour Introduction

Tierra Terry | Director of Program Engagement & Culture

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

Women are emerging leaders in traditionally male-dominated industries. Events tailored to meet the needs of these influential women are limited. With the assistance of industry leaders, content experts, and sponsors, we've successfully hosted the BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) for seven years!

Explore our speaker lineup, summit agendas to select your sessions, and BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Ticket options below for more details!


This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Adelaida Severson. Dr. Severson is a powerhouse behind Bushtex, Inc., a satellite communications firm trusted by major clients like NASA, CNN, NBC, and more.

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IWS CONTACT

IWS General Inquiries and Sponsorship Contact

  • IWS Committee
  • Email: iws@bbbcommunity.org

Media Inquiries

  • BBB Public Relations and Media
  • Email: kryistyna.hook@bbbcommunity.org

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