Women in Leadership

Committee Purpose

The Women in Leadership Committee works to give the professional women of the Brookings community an organization that was uniquely their own – a place to network, learn and share.

A special thank you to our Season Sponsors for 2025:

Platinum - First Bank & Trust

Gold - Party Depot

Silver - Banner Associates, Avera Medical Group, Central Bank, Legacy Financial Partners Ameriprise Financial, Harms Oil Company, Schade' Vineyard & Winery, Best Choice Real Estate

Bronze - Bowes Construction, TruCount CPA, The UPS Store, Peaceful Pines, Interim HealthCare, Sanford Clinic, CAPITAL Services, Wyshbone Market, Pasque

Venue - Dacotah Bank Center

The Women in Leadership opportunity is an outlet to empower professional women to share, educate, and influence through networking to build the business community.

2025 Events

Galentine's Day

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February 13th, 2025 | Time 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Brookings Cinema 8

Social Hour + Private Movie Showing

Registration Closed

March Luncheon

March 19th, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Dacotah Bank Center

Jennifer Schmidtbauer

"Emotional Agility: Turning Stress into Strength"

Registration Closed

April Luncheon

April 16th, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Dacotah Bank Center

Nikki Eining

"Boundaries and Accountability: Navigating the Shift of Responsibility"

Registration Closed

May Luncheon

May 21st, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Dacotah Bank Center

Teresa Wrich

"Navigating Hard Conversations in the Workplace: Turning Conflict into Opportunity"

Summer Social

June 17th, 2025 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Mosaic Wine Bar

Social Hour + Paint & Sip

September Luncheon

September 17th, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Dacotah Bank Center

Liz Carlson

"Speak with Purpose"

October Half Day Summit

October 15th, 2025 | 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Dacotah Bank Center

Sarah Ciavarri

Learn About Our Season Pass and Season Pass Plus!

Women in Leadership Season Pass 2025

For $100 Chamber members will receive a ticket to four (4) 2025 Women in Leadership luncheons.

An individual member luncheon ticket is $30 so that is a discount of $5 per luncheon!

BACK AGAIN we have the Season Pass Plus for $200 where members will receive a ticket to four (4) luncheons and one (1) Half Day Summit ticket.

An individual member Half Day Summit ticket is $125 so that is a discount of $25 for the Summit.

Season Passes are a benefit for Chamber members. Therefore, you must be a Chamber member or work for a Chamber member organization to purchase a Season Pass.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) What events does the season pass cover?

A. With the 2025 Season Pass, you receive access to the four (4) 2024 luncheons. BACK AGAIN this year is the Season Pass Plus which includes the 4 luncheons AND the Half Day Summit!

2) Is there a discount if I purchase the season pass rather than one ticket to each luncheon?

A. Season Pass discounts are a benefit of being a Chamber member or an employee of a Chamber member organization.

B. A Chamber member individual ticket is $30. You save $5 per luncheon with a season pass. The Half Day Summit member individual ticket is $125 so you save $25 by purchasing the Season Pass Plus. Purchase either by going to the Chamber's Store found here: https://brookingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/store/.

3) What if I can't make it to all four luncheons?

A. No problem! You can either go to all four luncheons yourself OR share one or more of your tickets with your friend/s! Contact the staff liaison for more information.

4) How do I use my season pass?

A. Because Season Passes can be used for multiple people within in an organization or you can invite a friend, you MUST register for each luncheon/event. This is important for food, seating, and speaker materials. Purchasing a Season Pass is not an automatic registration. To use your season pass, register for each luncheon and simply click the "Pass Purchased" option. If you want to use one or more of your tickets for a friend, please email info@brookingschamber.org.

Special thank you to the Women in Leadership Platinum Sponsor for 2024: Interim Healthcare

Interested in Becoming a Committee Member?

The Women in Leadership Committee is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help create meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth while fostering strong connections. If you're ready to grow, connect, and make a difference, we’d love to have you on board! Apply today - Click here to submit your application.

Women in Leadership Committee Staff Liaisons

2025 Women in Leadership Committee

Ainsley Bennett
Event Coordinator
ainsley@brookingschamber.org

Kelly Crevier – Past Chair, Harms Oil

Jenna Baker – Chair, Brookings County

Pattie Berkner – Vice Chair, Ameriprise Legacy Financial

Meridith Weiland – Secretary, First Bank & Trust

Becky Schmeling – First Bank & Trust

Riley Jo Schneider – Bowes Construction

Taylor Schlechter – Daktronics, Inc.

Shawna Witt – Banner Associates

Amy Button – Central Bank

Justine Miles – ABRA Auto Body Repair

Liz Lovro – Brookings County Title

Cierra Steffensen - Brookings Economic Development Corporation