EmpowHer Jackson: Women's Business Breakfast
EmpowHer Jackson: A Women's Rise & Shine Breakfast
What: EmpowHer Jackson: A Women’s Rise & Shine Breakfast to empower and celebrate women, share stories and strategies to lead and succeed, lift each other up, and build lasting connections
Who: Jackson County women aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders
When: May 13, 2026, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where Southwestern Community College, Burrell Conference Room
Theme: Connect, Elevate, Ignite
We will have some brief networking while people arrive, get their breakfast and sit to enjoy our keynote speaker Annette Clapsaddle, author of the first novel published by an enrolled member of the EBCI, kick us off by sharing her inspiring story with us. We also have a meaningful panel discussion planned with 3 women from the Jackson community. And as a bonus to all who attend, we will have photographers on site for free professional headshots right before and after the event! This event is in collaboration with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Town of Sylva, WCU College of Business, Jackson County Economic Development, Mountain West Partnership, and State Farm Insurance.
Speaker(s): Keynote: Annette Clapsaddle
Co-Sponsor(s): Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Town of Sylva WCU College of Business Jackson County Economic Development Mountain West Partnership with the Southwestern Commission State Farm Insurance
Fee: No Cost