retreat - Indy Chamber

WOMEN IN BUSINESS
RETREAT
TITLE SPONSOR
FEBRUARY 11-12, 2016
CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS
AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
8:00 - 8:30 am
CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION
8:30 - 9:30 am WELCOME // LOCATION: VIENNA
TIPPING THE NORM
Moderator: Kathleen Spears, Powers 4 Good
Yvonne Shaheen, Long Electric Co., Inc (retired)
9:30 - 10:00 am
BREAK
GROW
10:00 - 11:15 am
BREAKOUT SESSION A //LOCATION: SINGAPORE
YOUR PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HOW TO MAXIMIZE MENTORS FOR GREATER INFLUENCE
Having a strong support team is vital to professional success. A personal board of directors,
including strategically selected coaches, mentors and colleagues, will provide the guidance,
support and accountability needed to propel your career as you achieve your goals with greater
confidence. This workshop will provide advice for developing your own personal board of directors
and maximizing your growth with their support.
Moderator: Linda Matkowski, City Securities
Ellen Annala, United Way of Central Indiana (retired)
Jackie Nytes, Indianapolis Public Library
Myra Borshoff, Borshoff (retired)
Sarah Evans Barker, US District Court, Southern District of Indiana
BREAKOUT SESSION B // LOCATION: VIENNA
ACROSS, UP & OUT: ELEVATE YOUR MESSAGE FOR GREATER IMPACT
If you are in business, you make presentations -- often to different listeners in different settings.
If you are speaking across your organization to colleagues or staff, your message needs to be
crafted differently from a presentation up your chain of command or out to persons external to
your company. Learn practical tips for adapting to the three different types of audiences
business leaders most often face, as well as useful and surprising techniques for presenting
effectively in all situations.
Moderator: Stacie Porter-Bilger, Proof Digital, LLC
Rhonda Tamulonis, When You Leave the Room, LLC
Sara Norris, When You Leave the Room, LLC
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: SOUTH FOYER
VENDOR FAIR 12:00 - 1:30 pm
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON // SPONSORED BY CITY SECURITIES
Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Indianapolis Colts
1:30 - 2:00 pm
BREAK
LOCATION: VIENNA
RESOLVE // SPONSORED BY BMO HARRIS
2:00 - 3:15 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION A //
LOCATION: SINGAPORE
DIVERSITY INCLUSION: HOW WOMEN ARE INFLUENCING WHAT SMART COMPANIES ARE DOING
This workshop explores the core elements of an equity approach for managing gender and other
identities in the workplace, learning how to “lean in” and self-advocate and the value of inclusion.
Moderator: Terrie Daniel, State of Indiana Division of Supplier Diversity
Kathy Cabello, Cabello Associates
Kelly Krauskoff, Indiana Fever
Maria White, Inclusity™, LLC
Nikki Blaine, Nikki Blaine Couture
BREAKOUT SESSION B //LOCATION: VIENNA
NO RISK, NO REWARD: TAKING RISKS TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Fear of failure often keeps us from taking risks. This workshop will help attendees embrace risk and
understand how risk can be utilized as a form of motivation and inspiration for achieving personal
and professional goals.
Moderator: Althea Cooper, BMO Harris Bank
Deshong Perry, AES Corp.
Elise Lane, Scarlet Lane Brewing Company
Joyce Rogers, Indiana University Foundation
Maggie Lewis, Indianapolis City-County Council
Polina Osherov, Pattern
3:15 - 3:45 pm
BREAK
3:45 - 5:00 pmLOCATION: VIENNA
YOUR “CODE” OF ARMS
Lori Ball, COO of BioStorage Technologies, will lead us in an interactive session to identify
our foundational principles, describe our current career trajectory and articulate our aspirational
goals. Lori will provide us with tools to help recognize and value the personal and professional
characteristics that have influenced our current careers so that we can better utilize those
characteristics to reach our full potential.
Lori Ball, BioStorage Technologies
5:00 - 6:30 pmLOCATION: WEST FOYER
WINE, BEER AND SPIRITS TASTING
7:00 - 9:00 pmVARIOUS LOCATIONS
DINE AROUNDS
(FOR OVERNIGHT & ADDITIONAL TICKET HOLDERS ONLY)
Complimentary WiFi is available in the main lobby for your
convenience. Wifi can be purchased during speaker sessions via the
network hosted by The Conrad Indianapolis. Select the Wifi settings
on your laptop or mobile device to connect.
AGENDA (cont.)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
7:00 - 7:45 amLOCATION: SINGAPORE
ZUMBA
8:30 - 9:30 am
MORNING PLENARY // SPONSORED BY BMO HARRIS
Anucha Browne Sanders, NCAA
LOCATION: VIENNA
9:30 - 10:15 pmLOCATIONS: SINGAPORE,
FIRESIDE CHATSWEST FOYER
Molly Chavers, IndyHub
Donna Oklak, Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis
9:30 - 10:15 pmLOCATION: SOUTH FOYER
VENDOR FAIR
INSPIRE
10:15 - 11:30 am
BREAKOUT SESSION A //
LOCATION: SINGAPORE
UNTETHERED
Through her story, Brooke Crosley will help you determine what it is that keeps you “tethered.”
It might be your fear of what others think, the path of what you’re “supposed to do,” or maybe
the fear of your own potential. Brooke will inspire change in your life and teach you how to
become an inspiration in other’s lives.
Moderator: Deb Halberg, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Brooke Crosley, Crosley, Inc.
BREAKOUT SESSION B // LOCATION: VIENNA
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF COURAGEOUS INNOVATION
How do organizations create courageous cultures and ignite the innovation within teams? How
do we as leaders create courageous innovation within our work groups and careers? We’ll
explore the answers to these questions and more.
Moderator: Haley Altman, Ice Miller LLP
Audrey Taylor, netlogx
Danielle McDowell, The Speak Easy
KC Gauldine, LEAD Management Consulting, LLC
Tammy Butler Robinson, Engaging Solutions, LLC
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
BREAK
12:00 pm
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON // SPONSORED BY HUNTINGTON BANK LOCATION: VIENNA
Gigi Butler, Gigi’s Cupcakes
1:30 - 2:00 pm
BREAK
THRIVE
2:00 - 3:15 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION A // SPONSORED BY ELEMENTS FINANCIAL LOCATION: VIENNA
FAST TRACK TO THE CORNER OFFICE: PREPPING FOR A POSITION OF POWER
Having the necessary skills to navigate corporate waters is essential to building credibility within
your organization. Understanding work culture, finding your voice and knowing when to exit are all
critical aspects to landing that corner office or even moving to the next level in your career. Join our
panelists as they reveal their best tips for jumping on the fast track to success.
Moderator: Cheryl Duwve, Roche Diagnostics
Chasity Thompson, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Lisa Schlehuber, Elements Financial
BREAKOUT SESSION B //
LOCATION: SINGAPORE
THE SANDWICH GENERATION
Being a part of the Sandwich Generation offers up quite a challenge. Bringing up your own
children and caring for your aging parents can affect your financial status, personal time, helath and
career development. Join Susan Cornacchione as she reveals survival tips in the Sandwich
Generation.
Moderator: Damar Services
Susan Cornacchione, CICOA
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
GIGI BUTLER
Gigi Butler’s career path has
been far from conventional.
From singer/songwriter to
being featured on the hit TV
show “Undercover Boss,”, Gigi
admits her story of success is full
of sweet irony. After opening
her company on a whim just
off the famed music row in
Nashville, TN to becoming a
nationwide cupcake franchise
with 101 locations, Gigi is truly
living the American Dream.
CARLIE IRSAYGORDON
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is the vice
chair/owner of the Indianapolis
Colts. Carlie joined the Colts as
vice president in July of 2008
and, along with sisters Casey
and Kalen, represents the
next generation of ownership
for the club. Raised in and
around the Colts organization,
Carlie interned with the Colts
in the football and marketing
departments while pursuing her
undergraduate degree.
ANUCHA BROWNE
Anucha Browne was selected
as the NCAA’s vice president
of women’s basketball
championships in August
2012 to oversee Division I,
II and III women’s basketball
championships. Anucha serves
as the primary liaison to the
NCAA’s women’s basketball
committees and provides
strategic oversight of the
site-selection process for each
championship.
PANELISTS
AUDREY TAYLOR
As the founder and CEO of netlogx, Audrey has served in the information
technology discipline for over 25 years. Audrey is a true visionary and strategist:
complex business challenges are her forte. Her unique skills extend into the areas of
client relationship management, sales, service delivery, and staff development.
BROOKE CROSLEY
Brooke Crosley is the President of Crosley, Inc. She has spent the last 10 years
coaching leaders and sales teams, with her focus on the human aspect of business.
Brooke's straightforward style cuts through the challenges that hold people back
from achieving the type of success they are capable of reaching.
CHASITY THOMPSON
Chasity Thompson is the Dean of Professional Development and Adjunct Faculty
at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Her leadership
experience has afforded her the opportunity to represent federal, state and local
communities.
DANIELLE McDOWELL
Danielle McDowell is the Executive Director of The Speak Easy, a member based
non-profit that brings entrepreneurs and established businesses together for the
greater good of the Circle City. Prior to her current position, Danielle was among The
Speak Easy’s first members when she launched a hairstylist review company called
MyBestFriendHair.com in 2011.
DESHONG PERRY-SMITHERMAN
When asked what she does for a living, the answer DeShong Perry-Smitherman gives
is this: “I teach people, organizations and students how to be heard.” As the United
States corporate communications manager for AES Corp., a Fortune 200 energy
company, she is responsible for communications to a wide range of stakeholders,
including 3,500 employees, the community and the public.
DONNA OKLAK
Donna Oklak is co-founder of Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis, an all-volunteer
women’s giving circle established in 2005. Donna previously served as executive
director of the Sycamore Foundation, where she helped to create and develop
the Indiana Achievement Awards, a statewide recognition program for effective
nonprofits.
EILISE LANE
Eilise Lane is the CEO/Brewer of Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, located in
McCordsville. Learning the art of homebrewing in Oregon and becoming an
apprentice in the industry on both coasts, Eilise decided to return to the Midwest
and begin her own venture. She and her husband Nick opened their Northwestinspired brewery in 2014 and haven’t looked back.
ELLEN K. ANNALA
Ellen K. Annala, named the first female chief executive of United Way of Central
Indiana in 1998, retired in March of 2013, completing 23 years in leadership for the
organization. Under Annala’s leadership, UWCI increased its attention on defining
and achieving measurable results in human services, and made it an organizational
priority to help more children succeed in school.
JACKIE NYTES
Jackie Nytes returned to the Indianapolis Public Library in 2012 to be the new
chief executive officer. During her time away, Jackie served the State of Indiana as
the president of the Indiana Economic Development Council and Indianapolis as
the executive director of the Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation.
JOYCE ROGERS
Joyce Rogers is Vice President for Development and External Relations for
Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs at the Indiana University Foundation.
Joyce is charged with increasing the presence and significance of Indiana
University among prospective and current minority students, alumni, business and
community leaders.
KATHY CABELLO
Kathy Cabello began her career as a computer engineer in the corporate world,
ultimately transitioning to marketing and customer relationship management.
Her love of strategy and marketing was born as she worked in customer account
management, eventually resulting in Cabello Associates – a full-service marketing
consultancy that works to develop corporate strategic plans for Fortune 500 firms
and other clientele.
KC GAULDINE
KC Gauldine is an accomplished leader with 30 years of exceptional C-level
experience turning around small- to mid-sized businesses, social enterprise, nonprofits and entrepreneurial enterprises. KC is the president of LEAD Management
Consulting, LLC.
KELLY KRAUSKOPF
Kelly Krauskopf is in her 17th season as the top executive of the Indiana Fever. As
the highest-ranking female professional sports executive in Indianapolis, Krauskopf
has been the guiding force for the Fever since 1999. As part of her duties, Kelly
helped build a team roster that would go on to win the 2012 WNBA title.
LISA SCHLEHUBER
Lisa Schluhuber serves as CEO of Elements Financial Federal Credit Union. Prior to
assuming this role, she was a member of the Elements Financial Board of Directors.
Schlehuber’s educational and work experience are focused in economics and
finance.
PANELISTS
LORI BALL
Lori Ball has applied her extensive knowledge in global strategic business
development as the Chief Operating Officer at BioStorage Technologies, Inc.
Throughout her various leadership positions, Ball has spearheaded growth
strategies at the corporate, business and functional levels.
MAGGIE LEWIS
Maggie Lewis serves as president of the Indianapolis City-County Council and is the
first woman in Council history to hold this position. When she’s not helping to lead
Marion County government, Lewis spends her days supporting the public relations
efforts of Centaur, Inc.
MARIA AROCHA WHITE
In mid-2013, Maria Arocha White began to plan the launch of “Inclusity™…
the future of diversity,” one of the few woman/minority-owned businesses in the
D&I field. With Inclusity, Maria is building an organization of professionals who
share her passion for creating inclusive cultures and transforming workplaces into
environments where all employees can contribute to their full potential.
MOLLY CHAVERS
Molly Chavers serves as the executive director of IndyHub and the IndyHub
Foundation. She is also the co-chair of Live Indy, a residential recruitment initiative
for Marion County.
MYRA BORSHOFF
Myra Borshof is the founder and principal of Borshoff, an Indianapolis-based
integrated communications firm providing public relations, marketing and
advertising services.
NIKKI BLAINE
Nikki Blaine is an Indianapolis native, born with an anointed talent to design and
construct beautiful garments. Nikki pursued her education by obtaining a degree in
Visual Communications/Digital Design from AIU and is currently seeking her MFA in
Fashion Design at The Academy of Art University. In 2011, Nikki opened a boutique
in Zionsville called Nikki Blaine Couture.
POLINA OSHEROV
Born in Russia, Polina Osherov wears many different hats in her professional life.
Commercial photographer, talent agent, editor, creative director, fundraiser, event
planner, web designer, marketing guru, fashion industry advocate, cat herder...oh
nevermind! How about this? Polina is a small business owner with an entrepreneurial
spirit and a touch of the insane.
RONDA TAMULONIS
Throughout a 30 year business career as a serial entrepreneur and consultant
working in accounting, information technology, and government health and human
services, Rhonda Tamulonis leveraged her expertise in communications to lead
projects in workplace performance, training, and end user change. In 2014, she
co-founded When You Leave the Room, LLC, a business presentation skills training
and coaching consultancy.
SARA NORRIS
Sara spent more than 30 years in the field of advertising, beginning as an awardwinning copywriter and ending as Executive Vice President and Director of Client
Services for a wholly owned subsidiary of J. Walter Thompson. In 2014, she cofounded When You Leave the Room, LLC, to help business presenters become
more effective, persuasive and memorable.
SARAH EVANS BARKER
Sarah Evans Barker was appointed judge of the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Indiana in March 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. Judge
Barker currently serves on the Federal Judicial Conduct and Disability Committee,
having been appointed by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
SUSAN CORNACCHIONE
Susan Cornacchione came to CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions in 2009 to
supervise and expand the development, marketing and communications efforts
of the organization. Prior to joining CICOA, Cornacchione served as the Central
Indiana Major Gifts Officer for the American Cancer Society.
TAMMY BUTLER ROBINSON
Tammy is currently one of the owners and managing principals of Engaging
Solutions, LLC. She co-manages the Planning and Community Outreach Sector
and leads the Call Center Sector. She is a proven leader, with a strong background
in health and human services, expertise in public finance and management, and a
deep commitment to improving communities.
YVONNE SHAHEEN
Yvonne Shaheen was president and CEO of Long Electric Co., Inc. from 1987-2005,
and now serves as a retired corporate executive. Prior to this position, Yvonne was
the CEO of Bright Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Yvonne is a community leader, holding
many corporate and community board positions for companies across Indianapolis.
We would like to give a special thank you to our
Central Indiana Women’s Business Center Council:
PATTY PROSSER (CHAIR)
KANCH ISHWAR
Managing Partner
OI Career Consultants
Vice President and Relationship Manager BMO
Harris Bank
HALEY ALTMAN
PENNY LUTOCKA
Partner
Ice Miller LLP
Owner
Lutocka & Associates
DENISE BARKDULL
STACIE PORTER-BILGER
Attorney
Frost Brown Todd
President & CEO
Proof Digital, LLC
LYNN CHURCHILL
SAHARA WILLIAMS
President
Miles Printing
President & CEO
Enginuity
TERRIE DANIEL
KATHLEEN SPEARS
Deputy Commissioner
State of Indiana Division of
Supplier Diversity
President & Founder, Powers 4 Good
Vice President of Development,
American Pianist Association
GARRET DOAN
CHERYL DUWVE
VP of Business Banking
KeyBank
VP of Health Solutions
Roche Diagnostics
DEB HALBERG
BRANDI CRAIG
Business Development Manager
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
VP of Treasury Management
Fifth Third Bank
DENISE HERD
President
Herd Strategies
Ladybug Photography
We live in a digital age where business connections are made online. If you’re guilty of a
headshot that’s stuck in the wrong decade or doesn’t look like you anymore, you’re in luck.
Patty Wheeler with Ladybug Photography will be on sight offering free, professional
headshots in the Brussels room located on the second floor directly across from the main
ballroom. Make a good impression with your professional image.
Creating and owning a business has long been a path to financial success
and economic mobility. Business Ownership Initiative and the Central
Indiana Women’s Business Center are helping women realize the dream of
entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency everyday, but we need your support.
The 200club idea is simple: we’re striving for 200 donations of $25 or more
to assist 200 women on their path to business ownership. Microbusinesses
collectively contribute more than $1 trillion to the U.S. economy, and your support
to start female leaders on a prosperous path is needed now more than ever.
Please consider a donation of $25, $50, $75, $100 or more today.
DONATE ONLINE: 200club.eventbrite.com
nitiative
Central Indiana
Women’s
Business Center
Project Purse Indianapolis (PPI) aims to provide women of all
ages basic toiletries, beauty products, first-aid items, and other
products in a gently used purse. Purses will be collected and
filled at “purse parties” across the city. Purse parties can be
hosted by sororities, athletic teams, or just a group of engaged,
philanthropic women. Every woman deserves the right to feel
like a lady, to feel beautiful, to have access to basic necessities
at her fingertips. The Indy Chamber is proud to partner with PPI
in their effort to help Indianapolis women.
MORE INFO: ProjectPurseIndy.org
SUPPORT CIRCLES
When it comes to succeeding in a fast-paced, high-pressure, male-dominated business
world, it’s nice to know you have a support system when you need it. Business Ownership
Initiative (BOI) and the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC), programs of
the Indy Chamber, want you to be a part of our support system by joining us for CIWBC
Support Circles, a year-long program for women entrepreneurs and aspiring women
leaders in business.
For more information, visit www.businessownership.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Ladybug Photography
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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