
About this Event
Join the GMCC Women’s Event: Wine, Women & Wisdom brought to you by KeyBank Key4Women—an elevated evening dedicated to leadership, connection, and celebration.(View Sponsorship Opportunities Here!)
This year, we are reimagining the event with a more vibrant, evening format designed to create an unforgettable experience. Set in the beautifully restored Little Theater of Manchester, the evening will feature:
- Tastings from some of the area’s most popular and delicious restaurants
- Wine pairings and cocktails
- A dynamic speaker panel highlighting women in leadership
- An indoor holiday vendor and artisan market, featuring crafters and local makers—perfect for early seasonal shopping (Become a Vendor, Click Here!)
- A unique, classy atmosphere that blends inspiration, networking, and festive celebration
Featured Speaker: Elona Shape, Market Retail Leader at KeyBank and co-chair of Key4Women, shares her powerful journey of resilience and leadership.
Additional Speakers Include:
- A U.S. Army Brigade leader on purpose-driven leadership
- A manufacturing trailblazer highlighting women in industry
- An AI expert on tech’s impact on the future of business
Join us to celebrate women’s voices, build community, and spark new possibilities.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Little Theater of Manchester at Cheney Hall
Address: 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
Event Website: manchesterchamber.com
Event Schedule
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM: Cocktails, tastings, networking, holiday vendors
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM: Speaker program and panel discussion
- 7:30 – 8:00 PM: Additional tastings, vendors, raffles, and closing networking

Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Cocktails, Tastings, Networking, Holiday Vendors
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Speaker Program and Panel Discussion
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Additional Tastings, Vendors, Raffles, and Closing Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, United States
USD 80.00