May 28, 2026 @ SPSCC, Lacey campus

Presented by the Washington Center for Women in Business & Thurston Economic Development Council

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2025 INSPIRE Keynote Speaker

Stacey Crnich

CEO Goodroots Northwest

Harnessing 20 years of consumer expertise to bridge the gap between market needs and innovative solutions. Supply chain and marketing strategist with a passion for rural economic development. Spearheading the development of the GoodRoots Locker Network, a groundbreaking system that provides 24/7 access to fresh, locally produced foods through climate controlled lockers.

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2025 INSPIRE Speakers

Ashley Whitley, Host
Host, Program Manager of WCWB
Brigitte O'Michaels
Owner & Public Speaker
Carrie Whisler, Co-MC
SVP Chief Credit Officer, OlyFed
Cecelia Loveless
ED of MultiCare Capital Pac. Region
Cher Hobbick
Chef/Owner of Bite Me Catering & Altitude 15
Christie Seligman LMHC
Provider, Owner of Ash & Birch Counseling
Heidi McCutcheon, Co-MC
Thurston EDC Deputy Director
Hermona Girmay
Current Miss Washington, Education Equality Advocate
Isabelle Pinass
CEO of Titm'ine Visionary Partners
Karen Hall
Director of Housing, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity
Kate Isler
Co-Founder/CEO of the WMarketplace
Kymberlie Fleming
Owner of Redwood Doulas
Melanie Norton
SBA District Director
Michael Cade, Host
Executive Director at Thurston Economic Development Council
Michelle Pope
Director of the Lacey MakerSpace
Sandra Pearce RDN, CD
Owner of Rooted Nutrition
Sandy Dupleich
The Entrepreneur's Source, Career Ownership Coach
Sara Weelborg DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Provider/Owner of Mindset Tacoma
Shenika Williams MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Medical Director, Integrated Family Medicine & Aesthetic Wellness
Tammy Birklid
President/Owner of Merit Construction Northwest
Congratulations to the Winners of INSPIRE 2025 Small Business Awards!

Innovation Award

Tina Le, Zeal Care Co

Leadership Award

Jessica Clark, Ashlyn Jamyson Salon

Communiy Impact Award

Lauryn Clark - Doula Lo, Lo Holistics

WCWB Partners and State Entrepreneurial Resources!

Lacey MakerSpace

St. Martin's University

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Seattle SBA District Office

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Government Contracting

AKA: Procurement Technical Assistance Program

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INSPIRE 2024 Conference Agenda

8:00 am

Registration and Networking

Continental breakfast provided

8:30 am

Opening Ceremony

8:45 am

Public Speaker, Chameleon O'Clock LLC (Dr. Jen Thomas)

9:15 am

Keynote Speaker, Stacey McQuade-Eger, J.D.

Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development

9:45 am

Panel Discussion – 5 Local Small Businesses

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 am

Business Expert, Native Action Network

Melanie Montgomery

11:30 am

SBA Loan Programs, Deputy District Director of U.S. Small Business

Melanie M. Norton

12:00 pm

Networking Lunch

1:00 pm

Keynote Speaker, Miss WA, Vanessa Munson

1:30 pm

Business Expert

TBD

2:00 pm

Business Expert, Tiffany Scroggs

Program Director of Washington Apex Accelerator

2:45 pm

E-Commerce Expert, Kate Isler

WMarketplace

3:15 pm

Award Ceremony

Recognition of Outstanding Women in Business

4:00 pm

Cocktail Hour & Networking

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The INSPIRE Women's Business Conference, proudly hosted by the Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB), is a dynamic event tailored for women-identifying business owners and leaders across Washington state. This conference is a powerful platform for fostering connections, expanding professional networks, and providing actionable insights to help women grow their businesses.

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