Sacramento Women's Conference: Her Power, Our Progress

Join us for an empowering day at the 2025 BBB Sacramento Women’s Conference! This event, hosted by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Northeast California and in celebration of Capital Region Small Business Week, celebrates the strength, innovation, and leadership of women in business. Under the theme Her Power, Our Progress, we celebrate women in business who are driving innovation and fostering a more inclusive business landscape. Through inspiring speakers, workshops, and panels, you'll explore how women's empowerment is transforming businesses and communities.

Mentorship Resource Panel
Navigating the path to business success is never easy, but mentorship can make all the difference. Join experts from SCORE and Sac State Carlsen Center as they share invaluable advice and resources for connecting with mentors who can guide your entrepreneurial journey.

Business Resource Panel
Accessing the right business resources is key to growth and sustainability. This panel will feature experts from the SBA and California Capital Women’s Business Center, with a potential guest appearance from SBDC, discussing financial resources, funding opportunities, and support for women-owned businesses.

Women’s Wellness Panel
Building a successful business starts with taking care of yourself. Join wellness experts Kiki Magnuson, Kat Green, and Kim McLaughlin as they explore the intersection of personal well-being and professional success, including self-care, mental health, and physical wellness strategies for busy women.

Structured Networking Panel
Networking is key to business growth, but it needs to be intentional and strategic. Join Polka Dot Powerhouse and other groups like the Black Business Clique, Goddess Group, Powered by Women, and NAWBO as they discuss how to network meaningfully and build lasting business relationships.

More agenda details coming soon!

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply passionate about supporting women in business, this event offers a platform to network, learn, and grow. You’ll leave equipped with practical tools, fresh insights, and new connections that will help accelerate your journey toward success.

The day will conclude with the California Capital Women’s Business Center's May Marketplace, where local entrepreneurs will showcase their businesses and products. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover and support the thriving small business community in the Capital Region!

This event is designed for:

• Women entrepreneurs and business owners
• Aspiring professionals seeking mentorship and inspiration
• Community leaders and allies of women in business

Together, we’ll celebrate the undeniable truth: When women rise, we all rise. Let’s champion Her Power for Our Progress!

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About Tsakopoulos Library Galleria:
The Tsakopoulos Library Galleria was constructed between 1988 and 1992 during a major expansion and renovation of the Central Library. The Library’s original Italian Renaissance-style building opened in 1918 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The renovation created the immense atrium unifying the old and new sides of Library Plaza. The Tsakopoulos Library Galleria provides a premiere event space to downtown Sacramento. In the years since, it has hosted hundreds of weddings, dinners, dances, speeches, concerts, political events, and more.
Learn more here.

About Capital Region Small Business Week:
Capital Region Small Business Week brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities from across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region’s entrepreneurial spirit.
With events spanning multiple days and multiple locations throughout the region, you can build your professional network, get expert advice on the trickiest business topics, and share your success with your fellow small business leaders.
Learn more here.

Host or Publisher Better Business Bureau of Northeast California