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Our first-ever Independent Women's Summit on March 20th being held at McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland! This groundbreaking event is all about empowering and celebrating the incredible women in our industry. Expect a day filled with bold ideas, inspiring stories, and powerful conversations. With women making up nearly 60% of the workforce, this summit is not just timely—it's essential. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative movement, where you’ll connect with trailblazing women and gain tools to take your career to the next level. This event focuses on women in insurance but it is open to all insurance professionals who want to learn and support women in the industry. Together, we’re shaping the future of women in insurance!

The Day's Schedule:

12:30 PM to 1:10 PM: Registration & Networking - light bites and drinks will be served

1:10 PM to 1:15 PM: Welcome by Executive Director Tyra Dressel

1:15 PM to 2:05 PM: Energy and Empathy: Women in Insurance Navigating Burnout and Bold Conversations presented by Kelly Donahue-Piro, Founder & President, Agency Performance Partners

2:05 PM to 2:35 PM: Networking Break

2:35 PM to 3:20 PM: Panel of Women in Insurance:

Casie Bowers, CIC, VP Agency Relations, Safeco Insurance/Liberty Mutual/State Auto Insurance

Pamela Rankin, Senior Vice President, CRC Group

Jennie Weiland, Senior VP Business Process Innovation, HUB International Northwest, LLC, Big I Oregon Immediate Past President

Lyndsay Kooistra, CIC, Shareholder, LaPorte Insurance, Big I Oregon Past president

Moderator: Dallas Ross, Agent, Timmco Insurance, Inc. Big I Oregon President

3:20 PM to 3:50 PM: Networking Break

3:50 PM to 4:35 PM:  Your Pathway to Greatness: Building Trust and Igniting Your Gifts presented by Rena Whittaker, President/Founder and Author, BeingTribal

4:35 PM to 6:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour - hors d' oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided

Thank you to event sponsor Capital Premium Financing!