2025 BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Fresno

2025 BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Fresno

A high-impact summit featuring inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and real conversations to empower and elevate women leaders.

By Better Business Bureau

Date and time

Location

Valley Community SBDC

390 West Fir Avenue #300 Clovis, CA 93611

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Breakfast & Networking

Join us for the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before you kick off the day! Registration begins at 8 a.m., giving you ample time to beat the traffic, enjoy a light breakfast, a...

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome Remarks by BBB | Summit Introduction

Samantha Scholl | BBB AVP of Innovations

Maderios Babb | Anchor, Investigative Reporter for KGPE

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote: Elevate to Dominate | Violet Rainwater

Violet Rainwater | Owner, Founder: The Rainmakers Way

"Get ready to rise. In this high-energy, transformational keynote, Elevate to Dominate, Violet Rainwater delivers more than just motivation; she delivers a movement. Drawing from her journey as a top...

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Individual Session: Storytelling with Purpose

Emily Erwin, Evening News Anchor, Nexstar Media

In this session, attendees will explore how storytelling—rooted in truth and authenticity—can become a powerful tool for fostering connection, driving impact, and promoting accountability. Drawing fr...

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

BREAK

10:40 AM - 11:25 AM

Panel Discussion: SBA Panel - She Means Business!

Facilitator - Dawn Golik | District Director, Fresno SBA

In this dynamic session, a panel of female bankers, business consultants, and entrepreneurial experts from around California will share their best tips, resources, and advice to help other women get ...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Fireside Chat: Beyond the Bin: Redefining Waste, Work and Leadership

Jene D'Ambrosio | President/Owner, Just Porch It

Marianela Borbon |Owner, Founder , Uplift Balloon Events

Jennifer Bedoyan, Founder Blooming Belle Marketing

What does sustainability really look like when women lead the charge? In this fresh, real-world conversation, Jene D’Ambrosio, President of Just Porch It, and Marianela Borbon, Founder of Uplift Ball...

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

LUNCH

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Individual Session: F.E.E.L (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) to Elevate

Melissa Crook, Founder, Thought Leader, Author & Host

"Melissa Crook will share how her F.E.E.L Framework will not only lead you to living at the Elevated level you were meant to, but also how you will be able to not only dominate in your own life and b...

1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

Individual Session: Automate the Chaos: Using AI to Save Time

Shatera Sangster, Founder, CEO Social Media Sidekick

Tired of doing it all and still falling behind? In this powerful, beginner-friendly session, Shatera Sangster breaks down how to use AI tools to streamline your content, emails, and everyday workflow...

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

BREAK

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel: "That's Women's Work" : Building a Foundation for Gender Equity

Ashley Matthews, Moderator |Valley Build

In September 2022, the 14-county ValleyBuild’s MC3 ConstructionApprenticeship Readiness Training program launched its first all-women’s cohort -ValleyBuild NOW (Non-traditional Occupations for Women)...

2:35 PM - 3:05 PM

Using Time Well

Betsy Hays, CEO Betsy Hays

Raise your hand if your to-do list needs a tune-up! And who wants some strategies to better organize your schedule, reduce procrastination, and accomplish the right things? Whether you handle your bu...

3:10 PM - 3:25 PM

Rosie Talks: Lights, Camera, Coverage: Getting Your Business in the Spotlight

Mederios Babb, Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KGPE/CBS47

Struggling to get your business in the spotlight? Journalist Mederios Babb shares tips and tricks to get your story noticed by the local media. Turn your hustle into a headline with this story pitch ...

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Individual Session: The Wellness Advantage: Prioritizing Your Health

Leonila Campos, Founder, Fueled Buy Leo

Discover how fueling your body with intention can transform your energy, presence, and leadership. In this empowering session, Registered Dietitian and entrepreneur Leonila Campos shares practical, n...

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks | BBB Info | Signature Events

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Happy Hour: Join Us for Happy Hour at Crow & Wolf

We would love for you to join us for Happy Hour at Crow & Wolf located at 526 Spruce Ave, Clovis, CA 93611. It's directly across the street from the venue. It will be a relaxed time to network and mi...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

Women are driving change across industries, yet opportunities designed specifically to support their growth and leadership remain far too limited. The BBB Industrious Women’s Summit (IWS) was created to change that—bringing together powerhouse speakers, hands-on workshops, and real-world strategies tailored for women making bold moves in their careers and communities. With the support of industry leaders, content experts, and visionary sponsors, IWS has thrived for seven incredible years, and now, for the very first time, we’re bringing this dynamic experience to Fresno.

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IWS CONTACT

IWS General Inquiries and Sponsorship Contact

  • IWS Committee
  • Email: samantha.scholl@bbbcommunity.org

Media Inquiries

  • BBB Public Relations and Media
  • Email: kryistyna.hook@bbbcommunity.org

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