Join us for our 7th Annual Women in Business event, an inspiring happy-hour gathering that celebrates leadership, mentorship, and women's history. This event features dynamic women speakers, a woman-themed business expo, beverages, and elevated hors d'oeuvres.

Highlights:

Dynamic Women Speakers (Speakers TBA)
Women-Themed Business Expo
Bubbly & Elevated Hors d'oeuvres

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Contact Lisa Owens at lisa@puyallupsumnerchamber.com or (253) 845-6755.

Women in Business Reception
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm (Doors open at 4pm)
Location: Knutson Farms Inc | 16406 78th St E Sumner WA 98390 (NEW!)

Chamber members: $75 | Non-members: $85
Table sponsor: $700
Vendor/expo tables: Chamber members: $175 | Non-members: $275

Age Restriction: Must be 21+ to attend. No exceptions.

Meet our Keynote Speakers

Dr. Josephine Harris is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Master Business Mental Health Coach, and multiple #1 Amazon and international bestselling author.

As Founder and CEO of Calming Minds PLLC, she empowers high-achieving women and organizations to overcome imposter syndrome, build resilience, and lead with confidence. She also serves as President of The HERpreneur Network International, Vice President of The HBCU Magazine, and adjunct psychology faculty member at Bates Technical College.

A veteran military spouse and nationally recognized advocate, Dr. Harris blends faith, neuroscience, and behavioral science to inspire transformation. Her passion lies in creating spaces where women can thrive personally and professionally, knowing that when women rise, families and communities rise with them. Guided by her mantra, “Walk in God’s truth, not fear,” she is on a mission to help others rise and lead authentically.

Leslie Mayne is the Founding Director of the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation that provides hope and healing to those who serve our country and communities.

As a Gold Star Mother, who lost her oldest son to the invisible wounds of war experienced by so many of our veterans, her personal mission is to find the best tools and training to enhance the mind, body and spiritual wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, first responders and their family members.

Since 2011 the foundation has helped hundreds of our heroes with life-transforming posttraumatic growth programs to turn their struggle into strength and lead lives that thrive, not just survive.