EmpowerHer: Inspiring Women. Igniting Change.

The EmpowerHer Summit is a one-day gathering designed to refuel your mind, body, business, and spirit. Come spend the day surrounded by women who get it; the busy schedules, the big dreams, and the desire to make a difference at home, at work, and in the community.

Hosted by the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and the ECDI Women’s Business Center of Central Appalachia and powered by the Scioto Foundation, EmpowerHer is more than a conference, it’s a space where women can pause, breathe, learn, and leave ready to take their next bold step.

You’ll experience a warm, encouraging atmosphere filled with real stories, honest conversations, and practical strategies you can start using right away. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, a leader, or simply a woman in a season of growth and transition, you’ll find something here just for you.

You’ll walk away:

• Recharged with new ideas and renewed confidence
• Encouraged by women who have walked through challenges and kept going
• Equipped with tools for wellness, leadership, and life balance
• Connected to a supportive network of women cheering you on

What to Expect

• Dynamic Sessions with inspirational speakers sharing real-life experiences and strategies for wellness, leadership, and success
• Interactive Networking that makes it easy to meet new people, swap ideas, and build relationships that last beyond the event
• A Delicious Lunch & Vendor Expo featuring local businesses, resources, and services created with women in mind
• Fun Extras like door prizes, giveaways, and moments of encouragement to keep the energy high all day long

Agenda Highlights

• Shift, Strengthen, Succeed – Learn how to navigate life’s transitions with resilience, build on your strengths, and keep moving forward even when the path changes.
• Balance the Busy – Get practical, real-world tips for managing the chaos of work, family, and everything in between—without losing yourself in the process.
• Recharge and Rise – Explore self-care strategies that actually fit your life and discover how rest, wellness, and purpose can fuel sustainable success and bold action.

Grab your ticket, bring a friend (or a whole table!), and join us for a day created to remind women just how powerful, capable, and called they really are.

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.

The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.

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Host or Publisher Women's Business Center of Central Appalachia