2025 Women In Business Thrive Series: Scholarship Award Luncheon
2025 Women In Business Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Keynote:“Igniting Your Leadership Journey: A Foundation for Success” presented by Michelle Kennedy, CEO of Plato Media
May 14, 2025
Event Description
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The 2025 Women in Business Thrive Series is a transformative 12-month program, powered by the Cache Valley Chamber, designed to expand and accelerate women's potential. Through high-impact presentations from Utah's top women leaders, focused networking opportunities, and catered lunches, participants will gain the skills and confidence to achieve their goals. Join us as we empower women to lead, innovate, and inspire.
Please join professional women at the 2025 Women In Business Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon where we will award local women students educational scholarships to Utah State University and Bridgerland Technology College.
Keynote Address:
Are you ready to break free from the constraints of your current role? This keynote address will ignite your leadership aspirations, equip you with essential tools, and encouragement to move into a leadership role.
Learn how to prepare for leadership roles by setting clear goals, building credibility, and navigating organizational culture. Through this keynote address, women will be inspired to pursue leadership opportunities, and advance their professional growth with confidence by envisioning themselves as a leader, developing leadership skills, building confidence and believing in their ability to lead and make a difference.
Don't miss this opportunity to start your leadership journey and make a lasting impact.
2025 WIB Scholarship Recipients
At the Scholarship Awards Luncheon, we’ll recognize this year’s Women in Business Scholarship recipients and celebrate their achievements alongside our generous sponsors.
Raegan Lynn Rogers – $2,000 WIB Scholarship to Utah State University
Erika Brea Van Dam – $1,500 Cache Valley Bank WIB Scholarship to Bridgerland Technical College
Caitlyn Campbell – $1,500 WIB Scholarship to Utah State University
Jasmine Kemp – $1,000 WIB Scholarship to Utah State University
Brianna Miniola – $500 Olo Builders WIB Scholarship to Utah State University
Carly Lancaster – $500 North Property Management WIB Scholarship to Utah State University
Challenge: Set a aspirational leadership goal, identify and apply for a leadership position
Resources:
See List
Implementable Takeaways:
-Aspirations for leadership with clear goals with practical ways to build credibility and navigate organizational culture.
-List of potential leadership positions to seek
-Identified leadership opportunity to seize
Scholarship Sponsors
Cache Valley Chamber, Cache Valley Bank, Olo Builders, & North Property Management
Event Agenda:
11:30am Lunch & Networking
11:50am Welcome
12pm Presentation
12:50pm Raffle Drawings & Wrap Up
1:30pm End
Raffle Prizes
Donated by Barrel & Stave, Cache Valley Visitors Bureau, and Morty's Cafe
Raffle prizes for each luncheon are generously donated by local organizations and individuals and all attendees receive a complimentary raffle ticket. Buy additional raffle tickets for your chance to take home a prize. 100% of ticket sales fund scholarships for local women.
About the presenter
Michelle Kennedy
Michelle Kennedy is the founder of Plato Media Co., a corporate event production company based in Salt Lake City. She has produced conferences and live events across the country. An attorney turned entrepreneur, she built her career at the intersection of law, entertainment, and technology—advising creatives and small business owners, leading teams, and producing experiences that connect and inspire.
Michelle earned her B.A. in Philosophy from Brigham Young University and her J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She previously served as President of the Utah Minority Bar Association, was part of the inaugural class of the Utah State Bar’s Leadership Academy, and helped lay the foundation for the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion. In addition to advising many women on launching and managing small businesses, she has built and led several of her own—from law to live events.
2025 WIB Thrive Series overview
About Women In Business
Women In Business (WIB) is a program of the Cache Valley Chamber which elevates professional women with knowledge, connections and resources needed to navigate challenges and achieve success in the workplace. Monthly luncheons and fundraising efforts are overseen by a committee of volunteers who are passionate about supporting women through quality professional development, networking, and scholarships.Images
Date and Time
Wednesday May 14, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM MDT
Second Wednesday of each month
Location
Logan Country Club
710 N 1500 E, Logan, UT 84321
Fees/Admission
2025 Women In Business Thrive Series Individual Workshop: View Series Flyer HERE 2025 Series Sponsorship: $2,000 Workshop Sponsorship: $250
View Sponsorship Information HERE
