Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Celebration: The Founder's Journey

Schedule

Thu Nov 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

3211 Stellhorn Rd | Fort Wayne, IN

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Celebration: The Founder's Journey
About this Event

Join the NIIC Women’s Business Center (WBC) for an empowering evening celebrating women entrepreneurship. Whether you're starting out, scaling up, or planning your exit strategy, this event honors the real, raw Founders' Journey.

What to Experience:

Interactive Networking: Kick off the night with food, a high-energy networking activity designed to build genuine connections.

Keynote Insights: Hear powerful perspectives from our featured guest, Cathy Brand-Beere, founder of DeBrand Fine Chocolates, followed by a live Q&A.

Breakout Sessions: Rotate through the founder's journey from early start up to succession planning.

Date: November 19, 2026

Time: 5:30pm-8:45pm

Location: NIIC 3211 Stellhorn Road

General Admission: $25 (Includes food, activities, and breakout sessions)

Childcare: Request at ticket check out.



Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome, Inaugural NIIC WBC & City of FW Proclamation
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Keynote Guest - Cathy Brand-Beere, Founder & CEO of DeBrand Fine Chocolates
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Breakout Sessions: Founder's Journey
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing Celebration and Networking
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Where is it happening?

3211 Stellhorn Rd, 3211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 25.00

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