Business Women's Forum

Each Business Women’s Forum is thoughtfully designed to help you refine essential soft and hard skills that are key to personal and professional success. Whether you’re preparing for your next big role or just starting your career journey, you’ll find guidance, and the confidence to take the next step forward.

Join us July 28 for the next one! https://tinyurl.com/yhmd9pku

The Business Women's Forum is built on a simple but powerful idea: when women support women, our entire community benefits.

Through networking, professional development and leadership opportunities, BWF helps women grow their careers while making a positive impact throughout Utah.

We're grateful for the committee members who make that mission possible, past and present!

Chair: Alicia Gleed – The Road Home
Vice Chair: Madison Keyser Williams – Utah PaperBox

Tara Baucom • Katy Blommer • Isabelle Caiozzo • Alyssa DeHart • Kimberly Flores • Emily Griesing • Cathy Holt • Keri Jones-Fonnesbeck • Kat Kaddas • Kelly Lake • Jenn Penn • Harmony Simnitt • Rachel Sorrels-Jones • Brigetta Uta’i • Diana Young

Thank you for helping create a stronger, more connected business community.

"So my advice to you, if you're building something that matters, find your people. Find the ones who understand the weight of what you're carrying, who will challenge your thinking, and who will stand beside you when things feel uncertain."

Check out this month's Business Women's Forum Guest Article, written by Kimberly Flores, Co-Founder and CEO, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co.: https://slchamber.com/kimberly-flores-why-every-entrepreneur-needs-a-tribe-the-power-of-business-peers/

Join us on Tuesday, July 28 for Leading Through the Storm: How Women Leaders Navigate Challenge and Change.

You'll hear candid insights from a powerful panel of women leaders on building real-time resilience, making decisions under pressure, and leading with clarity when everything feels uncertain.

Register today! https://business.slchamber.com/events/details/business-women-s-forum-2026-leading-through-the-storm-how-women-leaders-navigate-challenge-and-change-15864?calendarMonth=2026-07-01

Business Women's Forum 2026 | Leading Through the Storm: How Women Leaders Navigate Challenge and Change In today’s high-demand environment, resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about how leaders continue to make decisions, support their teams, and move forward when challenges are ongoing and the pressure doesn’t let up. This dynamic panel of accomplished women leaders will explore ...

Have something to say that could inspire Utah's business community? Now's your chance. Submit your presentation proposals for the 50th Annual Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon.

Share your expertise, your story and your insights with a powerful audience of leaders and changemakers.

https://business.slchamber.com/events/details/2026-women-business-conference-request-for-presentation-proposals-16044?calendarMonth=2026-05-01

One cherished goal of the Business Women’s Forum is to recognize each other for our incredible accomplishments - celebrating the wins that propel us forward! From promotions to breakthroughs, let’s shine a light on our successes!

Tag someone who has made an impact recently!

Transform how you lead in polarized times. Join us May 5, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM, at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek for the Business Women’s Forum featuring Mindy B. Young. Empathy meets strategy.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/fhbj976w

Networking doesn’t have to feel transactional or awkward. At Business Women’s Forum events, we work to create an environment where authentic, value-driven connections can grow. This article reminds us of a key principle: “Give before you ask.” When you approach people with the mindset of helping them first - offering your time, insight or a connection - you’ll build trust and credibility that lasts.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ut7cymz7

10 Ways to Authentic and Genuine Networking Attending networking events is a fantastic way to make business connections. The problem is, a lot of us can’t stand the idea of networking. It feels fake and contrived. And if you’re an introvert,…

"It starts small. One boundary. One decision. One moment where you choose yourself. Because when you stop liking yourself - and start acting like you truly love yourself - everything changes."

The April Business Women's Forum Article has been published. Click the link below to read, "Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Set Boundaries" by Katy Blommer!
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