9:30 - 10:15 am

Arrival ~ Coffee & Conversation

10:00 am

Welcome

Morning Keynote: Pathways to Success

Kip Hollister is an award-winning CEO of one the most successful staffing and leadership development organizations in the Northeast, The Hollister Group.   The entrepreneurial road is a challenging one for everyone, and women often  face a unique set of issues. When Kip started her business the road was even rockier!  Her lessons are more relevant today than ever!

• How she turned challenges into opportunities

• How outside factors influenced her path

• When listening to her inner voice mattered most
  

Roundtable

Twists and turns are inevitable for every entrepreneur. We invite you to share strategies you have discovered, invented or adopted along your journey.

Pivotal Partners

Hear from no cost or low cost resources that you can partner with to help accelerate your success.

12:30 pm

Lunch

Enjoy a buffet luncheon and conversation with your fellow attendees

Afternoon Keynote:

Leading Through Constant Change

In this dynamic keynote, Angela Pitter, CEO of LiveWire Collaborative, shares how staying curious, listening to market signals, and evolving her business have fueled her entrepreneurial growth. Whether launching a business before social media was mainstream or helping organizations navigate today's rapidly changing environment, Angela’s story proves that success isn’t about reacting to change—it’s about being ready for it.

Key Takeaways:

• How to recognize early signs of change and use them as a strategic advantage

• Why reinvention is a business discipline, not a one-time event

• How to lead with clarity and confidence in a world built for constant change

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Local entrepreneurs share pivotal moments propelling their business success:

• What key elements helped to accelerate their success?

• How did conflicts & roadblocks turn into opportunity?

• What advice do they have for you?

Closing Remarks

Grow Your Network

The day concludes with an opportunity to share your top of mind takeaways with your peers, connect with program speakers and visit our Pivotal Partner Resource Hub.