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Women In Business group

EMPOWERING AND CONNECTING WOMEN

The Women in Business Program

The Women in Business Program Committee (WIB) is a group of Chamber members whose purpose is to empower women in business. The WIB Committee, in partnership with the SMDC, designs and delivers programming that energizes, engages, and elevates women in business. The group's focus includes: creating meaningful events that address real-world issues; providing education and leadership; and creating networking opportunities for both women and men to create valuable business connections.

The Women in Business Group is very active and hosts several popular Chamber networking events. In addition to monthly events, this group hosts our annual Premier Event, the Women in Business Conference, which occurs in August and features top speakers on hot topics! While Committee membership is comprised of women, the events are open to ALL members; we encourage men to attend all events!

Women in Business Host These Regular Chamber Events - MEN ARE ALWAYS INVITED!
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  • Annual Women in Business Conference: The WIB hosts the South Metro Denver Chamber's Annual Women in Business Conference, a ticketed Premier Event which connects professional women to distinguished speakers who discuss important issues facing leaders today. Join up to 200 attendees at this nearly full-day conference that takes place every August!
  • ​Breakfast Biz - Monthly: (1st Thursday, 8:00-8:30 check-in and networking, program is 8:30-9:30 am) Members network and learn from presenters who share expert insights and business practices. One of these events each quarter focuses on a business book discussion.
  • Coffee Connect - Monthly (3rd Wednesday, 8:30-9:00 am check-in and networking, program is 9:00-10:00 am) This is an intimate networking event where members engage in provocative conversations. Topics include professional and personal development as well as current hot-button issues.
  • Convo & Cocktails - Monthly (4th Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) This is an energizing and fun evening networking event. Conversation flows as you make new connections or enhance existing relationships over cocktails! ​

Apply to Join the Women in Business Committee

WIB Committee Members are Selected to One-Year Terms to Support the Chamber by:
  • Participating regularly in WIB meetings and planning activities
  • Generating new ideas to support women's empowerment and professional development
  • Developing events and educational programming
  • Overseeing the execution of WIB events and initiatives
 
Here's How to Apply:
  1. Review the WIB Program Guidelines below to ensure you can commit
  2. Click the SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION button and download from top browser window downloads
  3. Complete the application and choose the WIB Program Committee (and other groups, if interested)
  4. Email your completed SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION to the Event and Program Manager
REVIEW THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION
2025-2026 Women In Business Committee Members
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Nikita Jhaveri, Chair
Blush
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Debbie Waines, Past Chair
​John Elway Dealership
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Amy Schroeder - Secretary
Academy Bank
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Cheryl Chiasson, Board Co-Liaison
Best Option Restoration DTC
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Rhonda Lord, Board Co-Liaison
Express Employment Professionals – Littleton
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Chelsea Fields
Comcast
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Christina Hoffeld
​Hoff House Health
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Donna Riccardo
Red Stiletto – Get To The Point
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Stephanie Hayutin
Elevated Title
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Talia Bond, MBA
PostNet Centennial

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