Nominations are now open for the 2025 Women Business Leaders' Leader of the Year Award! This prestigious award recognizes an exceptional leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to our local business community.
SAVE THE DATE! The award will be presented at the Women Business Leaders’ Awards Luncheon on July 17th, with more details to be released soon. Don't miss your chance to honor a remarkable leader in our community—submit your nomination today!
SAVE THE DATE! The award will be presented at the Women Business Leaders’ Awards Luncheon on July 17th, with more details to be released soon. Don't miss your chance to honor a remarkable leader in our community—submit your nomination today!
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The Women Business Leaders Program aims to connect both existing and aspiring women leaders at our series of wine nights and programming at our quarterly Summits—all dedicated to connection, collaboration, and support. Our Summit programming is an opportunity to learn about the work of some incredible individuals who give keynote speeches on relevant community issues. Our wine nights are dedicated to relaxation and connection, something we all need more of!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for underwriting the program, title sponsor Northwest Community Credit Union and supporting sponsor Chambers Construction. |
Women + Wine
Women and Wine is a fun evening to connect with your fellow female business leaders each quarter. Check our event calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
2024 WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS: LEADER OF THE YEAR
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LIZ TATE Regional Director of Sales, Mereté Hotel Management Congratulations to Liz Tate, the Regional Director of Sales at Mereté Hotel Management, for her outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. With over a decade of experience, Liz exemplifies dedication and expertise in her field. Recently recognized as a scholarship recipient through the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Liz’s commitment to sustainable and cultural tourism is truly commendable. Her aspirations to become a vital resource for Native Communities in the hospitality sector reflect her passion for making a positive impact. Beyond her professional endeavors, Liz’s unwavering dedication to community service, demonstrated through her involvement with various organizations, including Friends of South, the School Garden Project, and Relief Nursery, is inspiring. We applaud Liz for her remarkable achievements and her commitment to enriching the Eugene-Springfield community. |
2023 WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS: Leader OF THE YEAR
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Jessica Price
As Special Counsel for Research, Ethics & International Affairs, Jessica demonstrates leadership in profound ways. From spearheading connections with local businesses, to supporting the university’s global engagement, to supporting faculty and staff commercializing innovation, Jessica has a hand in not only her success, but the region’s as well. Noted as a kind, innovative leader, Jessica’s nominator notes that “she works quietly to improve her community”. |
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR | NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
We’re honored to be the title sponsor for a program that provides so much positive impact for female business leaders in our community.
Gathering established and emerging leaders to collaborate, build relationships, and learn from each other is so very worth the time spent. We can be inspired; we can help other women connect to potential mentor leaders. We can also serve as a friendly competitive challenge to one another to stretch our organizations to increase the dimensions of an inclusive culture.
Why? It’s good business!
Research suggests companies with an inclusive culture that include women in leadership are six times more likely to be innovative, and twice as likely to hit or better their financial targets. Diversity unlocks innovation, and drives market growth! By supporting events like this one, we help collaboration and connections that are sure to inspire that very innovation and growth.
Gathering established and emerging leaders to collaborate, build relationships, and learn from each other is so very worth the time spent. We can be inspired; we can help other women connect to potential mentor leaders. We can also serve as a friendly competitive challenge to one another to stretch our organizations to increase the dimensions of an inclusive culture.
Why? It’s good business!
Research suggests companies with an inclusive culture that include women in leadership are six times more likely to be innovative, and twice as likely to hit or better their financial targets. Diversity unlocks innovation, and drives market growth! By supporting events like this one, we help collaboration and connections that are sure to inspire that very innovation and growth.
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