Rising Together We Thrive

Join Vermont’s vibrant community of women business owners for a day of connection, learning, and collective action.

WBON’s 2025 Conference, Rising Together We Thrive, celebrates the strength and resilience of women-led businesses in Vermont. This high-impact day brings together WBON members, aspiring entrepreneurs, and allies for meaningful connection, practical skill-building, and collaborative visioning for a thriving future.

Why Attend

• Build relationships with fellow women business owners across Vermont

• Learn actionable strategies to grow and future-proof your business

• Explore AI, funding, state and national change impacts, handling uncertainty, and more — all with a mission-aligned lens

• Connect with potential collaborators, mentors, clients, and supporters

• Discover how collective advocacy can shape the future for women-led businesses

• Leave inspired, informed, and ready for what's next

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Echo Leahy Center, Burlington, VT
• Lunch: Locally sourced and provided by woman-co-owned caterer, Sugarsnap (vegetarian and gluten free options will be provided)

Tickets

• Member, Early Bird (through August 31st): $99
• General Admission: $199
• Member, Sept. 1-30: $150
• WBON Membership-Conference Bundle Discount – Register for a new membership with WBON and receive a code to receive your conference ticket for $99

Support The Event

• Become a Sponsor - email [email protected]
• Become an Annual Partner

Accessibility & Inclusion

All are Welcome to attend. WBON is committed to fostering inclusion for all who identify as women (cisgender and transgender), gender-expansive individuals, and allies. We welcome everyone to build community and celebrate together. The Echo Leahy Center is fully ADA accessible. If you need specific accommodations to participate fully, please let us know during registration. Your comfort and participation are our top priorities.

Refunds

Tickets are transferrable upon request (email [email protected]) but refunds shall not be granted.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your business while supporting WBON! Email Christine at [email protected] for more information.

Food

Lunch will be provided. Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day. Contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions.

Disclaimers

By registering you are consenting to your photo being taken and potentially used in future WBON promotions.

Parking

There is metered street and lot parking all around Echo.

For questions contact Christine Golden, WBON Operations Manager, at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, 1 College Street, Burlington, United States