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2023 RURAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE
ABOUT RWIBThe Crossfield and Airdrie Chambers of Commerce are proud to host the upcoming 2023 Rural Women in Business conference presented by ATB Financial to our communities and beyond!
The Rural Women in Business Conference is created for entrepreneurial women who are passionate about developing and growing vibrant, sustainable businesses.
This year's theme is Energize! Our format includes informative workshops from business experts, a dynamic & inspiring keynote presentation by Jessica Janzen, Author, a panel discussion, networking, exhibitor tables, and more!
The RWIB Conference has a proven track record of bringing women together to provide them with the tools, strategies and connections for their evolving businesses and lives.
See photos from the 2022 Rural Women in Business Conference here.
2023 Rural Women in Business Conference photos
KEYNOTE Speaker
JESSICA JANZEN
Keynote Speaker l Author
Hey. I'm Jessica.A wife, mother, speaker, author and joy bringer. After loss and massive heartache I have made it my life mission to help women get unstuck after experiencing grief and loss.
My mission is all about embracing the beautiful chaos and helping you understand we don't have to have it all together. I believe and know that we can build a life by design that we once only dreamed of. What I know to be true life is short and we need to live it to the fullest so let's DREAM BIG. GO ANYWHERE. DO ANYTHING.
WORKSHOP LeadersYour choice of two workshops to attend! One from each option below.
Workshop A Options:
Workshop B Options:
PANEL Discussion
Panelists Include:- Betty Lynne Burwash - The Mat - Crossfield Laundry
- Jess Head - Well Fed Chef
- Joni Daley - Rival Axe Throwing Ltd.
- Nataliya Posudevska - Airdrie Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
- Penny Havens - Jazzercise Crossfield/R Havens Cattle Company
- Virginia Quintin BBA MBA - Kaizen Insurance and Financial Services Ltd.
SPECIAL GuestsSpecial Guests Include:
NETWORKING OpportunityBring your one minute elevator pitch!
FOODRefreshments, treats, and lunch will be provided for attendees.
ATTENDEE Swag BagAll Rural Women in Business Conference registrants will receive an attendee gift bag.
Are you a business that would like to contribute to the gift bag?
If yes, this is a great way to market your business! We require up to 200 items (valued over $5 each) to be included in the bag. The 200 items need to be received by Money, June 5, 2023. Email info@crossfieldchamber.ca for further information.
BUSINESS ExhibitorBecome a Rural Women in Business Exhibitor
Exhibitor tables cost an additional $75. If this opportunity interests you, please select this "add on" when completing your online registration for the conference. There are a maximum of 15 exhibitor tables for this event which are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Exhibitor table requirements:
1. Provide your own linen for the exhibitor table. Exhibitor tables are 60x30
2. Have your booth set up no later than 7:45 am (you can arrive for set up as early as 7:00 am)
3. Have someone at your booth before the conference begins and throughout the day (during all breaks/lunch)
4. Provide a door prize (to be drawn at the event)
CONFERENCE Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring this event? Click the button below for more information.
PAY IT Forward Sponsored by Canon Canada
Up to 10 tickets will be provided complimentary to women who could benefit from attending the Rural Women in Business Conference, yet may not have the financial ability to do so as a result of a variety of circumstances (being a start up business, financial hardship, etc).
Simply, click the button below to submit your application by April 30th, 2023. Alternatively, you can nominate a business woman to receive a complimentary ticket.
The successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance on or before May 2nd, 2023. These submissions will be kept confidential.
THANK YOU Sponsors
PRESENTING
RECHARGE
PAY IT FORWARD
ADDED TOUCH
MEDIA EMPOWERMENT 
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
McKee Homes Ltd.
RESILIENCE
Airdrie Economic Development
Belief Re-patterning
Central Alberta Co-op
Collicutt Siding Golf Club
Get in the Loop
Sky View Safety Consulting Corp.
Teck I.T. ConsultingThank you to all our swag bag and prize donors!
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM MDT
CONFERENCE Agenda7:00 am Exhibitors & Workshop Leaders arrival time
8:00 am Exhibitor Tradeshow/Breakfast
9:00 am Opening Remarks
9:30 am Workshop A
10:15 am Break/Special Guest
10:45 am Workshop B
11:30 am Exhibitor Introductions
11:45 am Panel Discussion
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Networking
2:00 pm Special Guest
2:15 pm Message from our Presenting Sponsor
2:45 pm Keynote Presentation
4:15 pm Door Prize Giveaway & Closing Remarks
4:30 pm Photos with Jessica Janzen
5:00 pm Doors ClosedLocation
CONFERENCE Location
Fees/Admission
FEES/AdmissionEarly Bird Rates
April 11, 2023 - May 19, 2023
Chamber Members: $90.00
Future Members: $110.00
Regular Rates
May 20, 2023 - June 8, 2023
Chamber Members: $110.00
Future Members: $130.00
Please note: If you have any dietary restrictions, please mention them in the "Comment" section at the time of registration.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
