SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium

Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center.  The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates contributions of women in advancing South Carolina and its business landscape. This all-day event recognizes the distinct leadership perspectives women bring and delves into the opportunities and challenges women face in the business world. The symposium will focus on championing the essential role women play in driving social and economic growth in the Palmetto State. The agenda is made up of a series of panels, fireside chats, ATHENA Leadership Awards, and an exciting keynote presentation from A’ja Wilson.

• WHAT: South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 4^th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
• WHEN: Thursday, March 13, 2025; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• WHERE: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• AGENDA: 
  • Panel #1 – Building Your Dream Team: Cultivating a Supportive Network
    • Jane Foster-Whitley – Michelin, Dr. Angela Peters – Voorhees University, Dr. Tiniece Javis – City of Columbia
  • Fireside Chat #1 – Holistic Balance: Building Bonds that Support You in All Areas of Life
    • Dr. Kacey Eichelberger – Prisma Health, Dr. Susan Johnson, MUSC
  • Keynote Speaker: A’ja Wilson
  • ATHENA Leadership Awards: 2025 ATHENA Young Professional Award and 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award
  • Panel #2 – The Five P’s of Entrepreneurship: Unlocking the Path to Success
    • Molly Fienning – Sipland Co., Rita Patel – Hotel Trundle, Megan Pickney Rutherford – Shades of Pinck
  • Panel #3 – The Power of Influence: Inspiring Change Through Vision and Action
    • Shelley Smith – University of South Carolina Soccer, Karen Jenkins – KRJ Consulting, Lauren Calvin – Volleyball University
  • Fireside Chat #2 – Amplifying Your Voice: Using Your Voice to Influence Change in Your Life and Community
    • Charmaine Fuller-Cooper – AARP, Sara Ballard – SC Women in Leadership
  • Panel #4 – Financial Empowerment: Building a Financial Foundation at Every Stage of Life
    • Ann Beckwith – Abacus Financial Planning, Kaky Grant – Grant Philanthropic Advisors, Lindsey Griffin – Bank of America

About SC Chamber

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is the State’s leading voice for business with a vision to make South Carolina’s economy vibrant while creating opportunity and prosperity for all. A statewide organization that fights for pro-job and business policies at the state and federal level, it strives to promote free enterprise; define and advocate for the business agenda; convene, connect, and educate businesses. Learn more at http://www.scchamber.net.