The 16th Annual
Women Who Mean Business Summit
Women Who Mean Business Summit
Date and Time
Friday Oct 16, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Location
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
PARKING:
Free parking located in the rear of the building.
Fees/Admission
General Admission Members | $129.00
General Admission Non-members | $159.00
Vendor Tables/Exhibitors Available : Vendors
See the vendor registration page for details.
Members: $175 (6 Ft. table, tablecloth, 1 chair, and lunch)
Members: $225 (6 Ft. table, tablecloth, 2 chairs, and lunch)
Non Members: $250 (6 Ft. table, tablecloth, 2 chairs, and lunch)
Tentative Summit Agenda
9:00 A.M. Door Open – Attendee Registration
9:35 A.M. Opening: Welcome
10:00 A.M.- 10:45 A.M. Opening General Session
UNSHAKEN & STILL ON FIRE
Protecting Your Passion, Purpose & Peace Through Every Season
Success doesn’t always look the way we imagined. Careers evolve, businesses change, priorities shift, and even the work we once loved can leave us feeling exhausted or disconnected. Unshaken & Still on Fire is an honest conversation about staying passionate and purposeful without sacrificing your peace.
Dr. Addie Briggs, MD
Chief Visionary Officer
Fitness DAWGS, LLC
Charleta Harvey
Founder & CEO
Patriot Woman Coaching LLC
Ederis Martinez-Cunion
Owner/CEO
Your Path Counseling Center
Dawne Brooks
Executive Director
BNI Central Virginia
Tonya Jones
SVP | Market/Site Human Resources Leader
Bank of America
11: 00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. 2 Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Select One)
AI: FRIEND, FOE, OR FUTURE?
Harnessing AI Without Losing the Human Touch
Understanding Your Rights, Protecting Your Information & Using AI Responsibly
AI is changing how we work, communicate, market, create, and make decisions–but how much should we rely on it, and where do we draw the line?
Kayleigh Crandell
Project Manager and Social Lead
Xponent21
Caroline J. Fox
Attorney
Way Law PLLC
Rosetta Y. Wimbush
Founder
DeVine Innovation Advisory Group
Camille Blanchard
Founder
AI 4 Boss Life
Chandra Hurst
Vice President, Senior Business Consultant
JPMorgan Chase
THE POWER OF CAPTIAL
Capital can be the difference between having a great business idea and having the resources to make it happen–but knowing when to borrow, how much to borrow, and how to position yourself for funding is just as important as knowing where to find it.
(Teens) UNSHAKEN: Her Voice. Her Future.
Own Who You Are. Discover Your Power. Create What’s Next.
An honest, energizing conversation created specifically for high school girls about confidence, purpose, leadership, and the possibilities ahead. Young women will hear from relatable role models who will share real stories about finding their voice, navigating challenges, overcoming self-doubt, making difficult choices, and discovering that success doesn’t always follow a straight path.
Chlo’e I. Edwards
Co-Executive Director
Transformative Changes
Tasha Moore
Community builder + Connector + Strategist + Creator + Entrepreneur
WE Unite, LLC
12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch & Special Awards
REFILL YOUR CUP! WELLNESS MOMENT
Pause. Breathe. Reset. Recharge.
This energizing 15-minute wellness experience is designed to help you reset your mind, restore your energy, and reconnect with the woman behind the work, the responsibilities, and the everyday demands. Sometimes being UNSHAKEN doesn’t mean pushing through. It means knowing when to pause, take a breath, and refill your cup.
Dr. Omega W. Wilson
Certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker
Chief Executive Officer
Innovative Strategies Consulting, LLC
Candice Smith
Emmy award Anchor
12 On Your Side
Special Awards:
2026 Remarkable Woman of the Year
Women Who Lead Awards
1:30 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Closing General Session
BUILDING TEAMS THAT BEND, NOT BREAK
Creating Stronger Teams, Stronger Relationships & Stronger Results
Our panelists will share real-world experiences and practical strategies for creating relationships and teams that can adapt without falling apart, communicate through challenges, and continue moving forward when circumstances change.
2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Closing Network Reception
Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT, FT
Founder/Executive Director
Full Circle Grief Center
Holly Byrd Miller
CEO/Founder
Makeup by Holly Beauty Partners/Color Coded Cosmetics
Hope Swinter
Growth & Operations Consultant
Inservice
Grace Washington
CEO
J & G Workforce Development
