East Valley entrepreneur to speak at Queen Creek chamber event

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first Women in Business conference this month.

Presented by Academy Bank, the conference runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, at the Encanterra Country Club, 36460 N. Encanterra Drive.

"We are thrilled to launch the Women in Business Conference, an event dedicated to fostering growth and collaboration among women professionals," stated Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. "Participants will gain actionable advice on leadership development, personal branding and work-life balance, equipping them with the tools needed to thrive in their careers."

The conference will feature keynote speaker Bridgett McGowen, an award-winning author, publisher and founder and owner of Press 49, a publishing company based in Chandler. She also hosts the “Own the Microphone” podcast.

Breakout sessions will feature Jan Newton and Waverly Newton-Kenny, owners/operators of Nothing Bundt Cakes who will help attendees discover the non-negotiables in career and life and how to be confident in taking the risks.

Jennifer Shirkani, author of “Ego vs EQ” and “Choose Resilience,” will present an interactive session where participants can gain techniques to help them differentiate themselves.

Tickets are available for purchase at queencreekchamber.com. Early bird tickets are $25 for chamber members and $40 for non-members. Ticket prices increase to $50 on Monday, April 14.