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            • 2026 WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE



                ABOUT WIB

              The Airdrie Regional and Crossfield Chambers of Commerce are proud to host the upcoming 2026 Women in Business conference presented by ATB Wealth to our communities and beyond!

              The Women in Business Conference is created for entrepreneurial women who are passionate about developing and growing vibrant, sustainable businesses.

              This year's theme is Evolve: From Potential to Power. Our format includes informative workshops from business experts, a dynamic & inspiring keynote presentation by Cory Davison - entrepreneur, author & founder of 4Xperience, networking, exhibitor tables, and more!

              The WIB 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.
               

               ​KEYNOTE Speaker

              Cory Davison
              Keynote Speaker

              Draw the Line: Become the Woman Who Gets What She Decides 

              Uncertainty is not a strategy. 

              Yet many women in business operate as if it is, waiting for more clarity, more confidence, better timing, or fewer risks before moving forward. It’s no wonder ideas stall, decisions stretch out, and momentum slips away, not because women aren’t capable, but because fear disguises itself as patience and responsibility.

              This message is for women who are ready to stop doubting and start deciding. In this keynote, Cory Davison invites you to step into the kind of ownership that allows you to get what you decide. She shares the personal turning point that reshaped how she learned to face uncertainty, take responsibility for her direction, and turn intention into disciplined action. Through the simple but powerful act of drawing a line, she offers a way to distinguish what truly deserves your energy from what drains it. That same practice became the foundation for building businesses, launching ideas, and leading through constant change.

              Grounded in her own entrepreneurial journey and her mission to empower business women inside SHE Community, Cory connects personal agency to real business execution, leadership, and the courage to move ideas into the market. As a certified MIT AI Strategist, she also brings an informed perspective on using AI to increase productivity and growth while strengthening, not replacing, human judgment and creativity.

              Cory’s message and experience will leave you with renewed authority for your decisions, clarity on what deserves your energy, and a simple way to move your ideas into action to get the life you decide.

               


               WORKSHOPS

              Your choice of two workshops to attend! One from each option below.

              Workshop 1 (All attendees):


              Sherri Wright-Schwietz
              The Cost of Success: Redefining Having It All
               

              Join Sherri for an engaging session that challenges conventional ideas of what success as a woman looks like and invites you to define it for yourself. 

              You’ll be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone, uncover your authentic style, and embrace the truest version of yourself.

               


              Workshop 2 Options:
               
              Shona Welsh
              Workshop 2 (Option A):
               
              Claiming the Room:
              Speak with Authority without Losing Yourself

               

              Ever left a meeting knowing you were right… and still felt unheard? This session tackles the invisible dynamics that shape how women are perceived when they speak — often without anyone realizing it’s happening. Claiming the Room isn’t about becoming louder or ‘tougher’ – it’s about being intentional in making sure what you mean actually lands – without losing warmth, authenticity, or credibility.

              Through live demonstrations, sharp insights, and surprisingly fun audience participation, you’ll see how small shifts in delivery can dramatically change how authority, clarity, and presence are read in the room. You’ll recognize familiar habits — over-explaining, softening, subconscious body language — and learn practical ways to hold the floor, respond under pressure, and navigate the ‘likability trap’ with ease.

              You’ll leave with simple tools you can use immediately in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations, plus one bold shift you’re ready to make the very next time you speak – anywhere! 

              OR

               
              Dr. Heather Cowie

              Workshop 2 (Option B):

              Growing a Business by Giving Back

              What if generosity wasn’t separate from business strategy but the catalyst behind it?

              What if “that’s just business” could instead mean making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?

              In this inspiring and tactical session, Dr. Heather Cowie shares how embedding purpose into the core of your business can drive loyalty, strengthen culture, increase revenue, and create long-term impact.

              As the owner of a multi-doctor optometry practice and founder of an international public health initiative in Guatemala, Heather has seen firsthand how giving back, both locally and globally, doesn’t dilute profit. It amplifies it.

              And beyond profit, it brings meaning and joy to your team, your clients, and your own life.

              Attendees will learn:
              • How to integrate purpose into your business model (without sacrificing margins)
              • How generosity builds brand trust and client loyalty
              • How giving back strengthens team culture and retention
              • How to start small — even in the early stages of business
              • How to scale impact sustainably as you grow

              This session is for women who want more than financial success — they want significance. You will leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and the confidence to build a business that changes lives — including your own.



              Workshop 3 Options:
              Julie Crawford
              Workshop 3 (Option A):
               
              How to Work with Complicated People
               
              Learn how to communicate with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence even in challenging situations. This workshop will help you reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and turn miscommunication into connection.

              OR
               
               
              Tiffany Daw, QAFP
              Workshop 3 (Option B):

              The Velocity of Wealth: Accelerating Personal Assets alongside Business Gains

              This workshop will focus on speed and efficiency vs just saving. You’ll learn how to use business dividends or salary to fuel high-growth investment vehicles.

              How to ensure your personal net worth doesn't get "stuck" inside your company's equipment or inventory. Stop letting your net worth get trapped inside your business.

              Join ATB Wealth’s Senior Financial Advisor to learn 'The Velocity of Wealth'—a strategic framework designed to help women in business efficiently move profits into personal growth engines without losing momentum.


               

               SPECIAL Guests
              Special Guests Include:
              • TBC

               

                ROUNDTABLE Discussions  

              A focused, small-group conversation centered around a specific topic, designed to encourage open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative problem-solving.
               

              FOOD

              Refreshments, treats, and lunch will be provided for attendees.
               



               ATTENDEE Swag Bag

              All 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 Friday, May 8.
              Email
              info@crossfieldchamber.ca for further information. 

               

               

               BUSINESS Exhibitor


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                CONFERENCE Sponsor
              Interested in sponsoring this event? Click the button below for more information.
               


               


               THANK YOU Sponsors
               

              PRESENTING


              RECHARGE
                 

              ADDED TOUCH

               

              MEDIA EMPOWERMENT  
              Air 106.1 FM / Discover Airdrie
              airdrielife magazine
              ION Outdoor Advertising
              McKee Homes Ltd
              Off the Beaten Path Psychology & Wellness.
              TestTech Occupational Testing Solutions Inc
               
               

              RESILIENCE
              Airdrie Economic Development
              Brella Vida
              Pattison Outdoor

                

              Thank you to all our swag bag and prize donors!

               

              TODO
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              Date and Time

              Wednesday May 13, 2026
              8:00 AM - 4:30 PM MDT

               CONFERENCE Agenda

              7:00 am      Exhibitors & Workshop Leaders arrival time

              8:00 am      Exhibitor Tradeshow/Breakfast

              9:00 am      Opening Remarks

              9:30 am      Workshop 1

              10:30 am    Break

              10:45 am     Workshop 2


              11:30 am     Activity - Special Guest

              11:45 am     Lunch

              12:45 pm     Roundtable Discussion

                1:30 pm     
              Workshop 3

                2:15 pm     Exhibitor Intros / Door Prize Giveaway

                2:45 pm     Message from our Presenting Sponsor

                3:00 pm     Keynote Presentation
                    

                4:00 pm     Closing Remarks

                4:30 pm     Doors Closed


              Location

              CONFERENCE Location

              Crossfield & District Community Hall
              900 Mountain Ave, Crossfield, AB TOM OSO 



               


              Fees/Admission

                FEES/Admission

              Early Bird Rates
              March 2, 2026 - March 30. 2026

              Chamber Members:  $99.00
              Future Members:  $119.00


              Regular Rates
              March 31, 2026 - May 8, 2026

              Chamber Members:  $119.00

              Future Members:  $139.00


              Please note:  If you have any dietary restrictions, please mention them in the "Comment" section at the time of registration.  
              Refunds are not available for this event. 


              Registration Deadline: Friday, May 8 @ 3:00 pm
               

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