Register for the 2025 Women emPower Entrepreneurial Summit

Join The Women EmPower Entrepreneurial Summit for FREE to experience a high-impact event designed to equip women with the tools, training and connections to launch, grow and sustain successful businesses.

Women emPower Entrepreneurial Summit

October 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The Barn at Brambleton, Ashburn, VA

Program/Event Timeline

8:45 a.m. Registration Opens/Networking/Visit Sponsor Exhibitors

9:20 a.m. Opening Remarks & Sponsor Spotlights/Raffle Drawing - Presented by Tina Johnson, The CEO Woman

Ice Breaker Activity and Introducing the Opening Panel

9:50 a.m. The CEO Panel - Lessons Learned (40 min.)

Panelists: Julie Shaheen, Stanford Designs; Dr. Misty Paul, Basic First Chiropractic, and Threase Baker, ABBTECH

10:30 a.m. Roundtable Experts - featuring specialists from five areas of focus: Business Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Marketing, Finance

Business Development:

So it’s Time to Hire Your First Employee - Now What? - Presented by Threase Baker

Thinking of Opening a Brick and Mortar Space? The Must-Knows Before You Sign - Presented by Tyra Flynn, Global Local, and Melanie Scoggins, Leesburg Economic Development

Personal Development:

7 Essential Habits to Boost Your Health and Recharge Your Energy - Presented by Dr. Suzanne Nixon, Integrative Counseling & Relationship Therapy, Inc

The Power of Happiness in Reaching Your Life Goals - Presented by Cindy Battino, Transformational Healing

Leadership:

Inspire, Lead: Strategies for Women Leaders - Presented by Kelly Featheringham, Team Leadership Solutions

You Can’t Be Everything to Everybody - Presented by Jennifer Goldman, Loudoun Economic Development

Marketing:

Google My Business - Presented by Heather McElrath, Sandbox Communications

Your Brand is Talking-What is it Saying? - Presented by Meredith Hancock, Hancock Media

Finances:

The Must-Knows to Close Out Your Business at the End of the Year - Presented by Nicole Wright, Wright Accounting Solutions

Business Funding 101 - Presented by Patrick Flickinger and Teri Tosti, BCT

11:10 a.m. 2nd round of Roundtable Experts (30 min.)

11:40 a.m. Lunch/Raffle Drawing/Comfort Break/Networking/Visit Sponsors & Exhibitors

12:20 p.m. Best Practices Leadership Panel

Panelists: Carol Barbe, Backflow Technology, Shannon Curvey, Function & Fitness, Sheryl Hine, Quail Creek Promotions

1 p.m. Closing Remarks/Survey/Raffle Drawing - Stacey Metcalfe, LCWAG Chairman of the Board

1:30 p.m. Depart

Join us as a sponsor and help shape a more inclusive, thriving economy.

Your partnership helps us broaden our reach through mental health and wellness support, personal safety education and leadership development - ensuring that women can succeed in business and in life.

Click on the link below to learn more about Sponsorship and Exhibitor Details:

emPowerment Begins With Opportunity.

Advancing Economic EmPOWERment

LCWAG has long supported women’s economic independence through employment and entrepreneurship. In 2024, we broadened this focus in response to community feedback.

Survey data revealed strong interest in career certification, workshops, webinars and online learning. Younger women emphasized the need for credentials and technical skills, while mid-career professionals preferred flexible, ongoing development. Interests span business, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship.

Our expanded initiatives provide year-round training, resources and partnerships to support women’s growth across industries and career stages.