About this Event
She Means Business: Women’s History Symposium
Saturday, March 28 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
GPS/ Parking Address- 265 Morse Street, Hamden, CT
She Means Business: Women’s History Symposium brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for a dynamic day of inspiration, learning, and connection in celebration of Women’s History Month. Hosted at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden, CT, the symposium centers legacy, purpose, and sustainable leadership—creating a powerful space for meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and authentic community-building.
Attendees will take part in engaging panels, interactive workshops, and candid conversations focused on values-driven leadership, intentional growth, well-being, branding and financial empowerment, and the journey of defining and owning one’s purpose. The day is designed to both inspire and equip, offering practical insights alongside moments of reflection and connection.
General admission is $10 and includes a light breakfast and a delicious brunch catered by a local black-owned business. High school and college students are encouraged to attend and may purchase discounted $5 student tickets.
She Means Business is more than an event—it’s a space to connect, grow, and move forward together.
Photography Release: By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, and/or audio recordings may be taken in which you may appear. You grant the event organizer and its representatives the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, and publish such recordings for promotional, marketing, educational, or other lawful purposes, in any media, without compensation. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration + Refreshments
Info: Registration opens and refreshments will be served. Arrive during this block to have time to park, sign-in, grab breakfast, and get good seating for the event!
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome + Opening Remarks
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Address
Info: Leadership, legacy, and vision.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Opening Panel: Carrying the Legacy Rooted in Purpose
Info: A conversation on defining purpose, setting vision, and learning from women who paved the way.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session Option 1: Sustaining the Woman Behind the Business
Info: Caring for Yourself While Building for Others. A grounding, interactive session focused on sustainability, balance, and self-care.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session Option 2: Showing Up With Intention
Info: Branding, Presence & Visibility. Personal branding, marketing with purpose, and carrying yourself confidently.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Brunch
Info: Eat, network, and reflect on the first half of the day.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Finding Your Lane: Business Models, Building Capacity, Niche & Clarity
Info: An honest, conversational chat about brick-and-mortar, business models, and owning your lane.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
From Survival to Strategy: Women & Financial Empowerment
Info: From Survival to Strategy: Women & Financial Empowerment.
Practical tools and conversations around financial literacy and empowerment.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Lab at ConnCORP, 496 Newhall Street, Hamden, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 12.51
