South Central PA Women In Business Conference

Join us for a day designed to inspire, empower, connect and recharge!

The South Central PA Women in Business Conference brings women from across the region together for a full day of professional development, meaningful connections and inspiration.

This year’s conference features two inspiring keynote speakers, 15 breakout workshop opportunities, professional headshots, networking throughout the day, and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and connect with other women.

• Two keynote speakers
• 15 breakout workshop opportunities
• Free professional headshot
• Opportunities to network
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dessert bar
• Swag bag to take home

Morning Keynote: Lee Adams, VP of Broken Bow Records Promotions
Afternoon Keynote: Amy Panzarella, Leadership Coach

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
8:00 AM–3:30 PM

Volvo CE Customer Center
200 Rowe Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257

Whether you're a business owner, professional, leader or someone looking to grow personally and professionally, this conference is an opportunity to step away from the everyday, gain fresh ideas and build meaningful connections.

Come ready to be inspired, make connections and leave recharged!

Presented by the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, with presenting sponsors WellSpan Health and Volvo.

Sierra Simko — JHA Companies
Designed for People: How Designing Buildings Changed the Way I Lead People
Leadership, like architecture, is ultimately about people. Drawing on 15 years of experience, Sierra shares stories about difficult conversations, unexpected setbacks, mentoring, and navigating conflict that changed the way she leads. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for building trust, strengthening relationships, making decisions in uncertain situations, and creating environments where people can do their best work.

Marsha Cleff — Six Star Resume Strategy
Beyond the Alphabet Soup: How to Leverage Your Experience to Stand Out and Lead
You don’t need a wall of certifications or a fancy degree to have valuable expertise. In this practical, upbeat session, Marsha will show attendees how to turn real-world experience into career momentum. Learn how to make your accomplishments visible to decision-makers, speak confidently about your work, and position your practical experience, big wins, and real-life skills as the qualifications that set you apart.

Jen Silbert
Feel Safe to Be Seen: Build the Capacity to Be Seen Without Shrinking
You know what grows your business: post, pitch, go live, get on the stage. So why do you keep not doing it? It’s not discipline. Your body doesn’t feel safe being seen, so you shrink, over-prove, or disappear right when things start working. Attendees will identify their visibility pattern, learn what makes being seen sustainable rather than exhausting, and discover a shift that can help them show up as themselves and stay steady while doing it.

Jamie Kasarda
The Midlife Wellness Reset: 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Hormones, Stress, Gut Health & Energy After 35
A practical look at five key areas of women’s wellness after 35: hormones, stress, gut health, energy, and how they work together. Jamie will help attendees better understand the changes that can happen in midlife and provide useful takeaways for supporting their health, well-being, and energy.

Carissa Burgett
Confidence is Built, Not Born
Carissa helps professionals and leaders strengthen their leadership, build confidence and influence, and create clarity around what comes next. This session will explore how confidence can be developed through intentional action, communication, and leadership rather than something you simply have or don’t have.

Melissa Hockenberry — First Things First Training and Consulting
Building Customer “Goggles” To Retain Clients and Revenue
Your customers, clients, donors, and members are constantly deciding whether to stay, spend, refer, renew, or move on. In this practical session, attendees will learn how to put on their “Customer Goggles” and see their organization from the customer’s perspective. They’ll leave with a simple process for making customer-facing changes, improving follow-up, strengthening relationships, and building retention, referrals, reputation, and trust.

Jenn Ward
What She Knew Changed What She Did: Why Understanding Your Finances is the Boldest Move You'll Make as a Leader
Understanding your finances isn’t just about numbers; it’s about making confident decisions and leading with clarity. Jenn will help attendees see financial strategy differently and understand how their numbers can support their goals, dreams, and vision. Attendees will leave with a more approachable way to use financial information to take practical action, increase profits, and build the business they actually want.

Nicole A. Bailey
The Missing Piece: Recognizing Your Unique Gifts & Strengths
The Missing Piece is an interactive workshop designed to help you recognize your unique gifts, strengths, and how they can impact your community. We will explore what happens when one essential piece is missing and how saying “yes” can position you to have a lasting impact in your life and community. Could you be the missing piece?

Emily Kallick — Wildember Marketing
Building & Branding a Thriving Human-Scale Business in a World Obsessed With “More”
Women in business are constantly being told to do more: more posts, more platforms, more offers, and more networking. Emily offers a different approach focused on sustainable, human-scale visibility. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to focus on quality over quantity, build a credible and trustworthy presence without being everywhere all the time, and share the workload without losing their brand voice.

WellSpan Health
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Jen Silbert
Speak Like the Authority You Are: Four Steps to Root Your Voice — So You Can Charge, Pitch, and Lead Without Shrinking
You know your business cold. So why does your voice go quiet in the moments that matter most? You soften the price, hedge the pitch, or add “just” to an ask you have every right to make. It’s not a confidence problem — it’s a pattern, and it may be costing you money and authority you’ve already earned. In this hands-on session, attendees will move through a repeatable four-step method to reconnect with their voice, rework a real message, and practice saying it out loud with authority.

Dr. Stephanie A. Sellers — Shippensburg University
Be Your Own Health Advocate
Preventing and addressing symptoms of burnout early in life is important to curtail issues later in life when they may be harder to diagnose and treat. Demands on women in the workplace and at home, along with factors related to female biology, can exacerbate these issues. This session will help women recognize these burdens, learn everyday measures to support their physical and mental health, and understand how to advocate for appropriate testing with their medical practitioners.

Erica Ragno
Selfish to Be Selfless
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s necessary to effectively care for others, perform well at work, support your family, and contribute to your community. This interactive wellness session will provide practical strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, improve energy and focus, and support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Attendees will leave with realistic wellness tips they can incorporate into even the busiest schedules.

Jen Selph — The Sunshine Boutique
Branding Your Best Self
Align your personal brand with your most authentic self. Learn practical strategies for showing up with intention, communicating your value, and making a memorable impression.

Kylie Wilson — KYR Websites
Digital Confidence: Take Control of Your Business Online
You don’t have to be a tech expert to take control of your business online. Kylie will walk attendees through what every businesswoman should know about her website, social media, online accounts, and digital assets, including who has access and what you actually own. Attendees will leave with a worksheet documenting their accounts and a short list of fixes they can tackle within the next 30 days.

Event venue & nearby stays

Volvo Construction Equipment Customer Center, 200 Rowe Road, Shippensburg, United States

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