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Chamber Women's Conference 2026

Date and Time

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

Location

Leslie Town Centre
1 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN

Fees/Admission

$50 for Members
$60 for Non-Members

Contact Information

Karlyn Reel
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Description

Mark your calendars for the third annual Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Women's Conference, a transformative day of inspiration, empowerment, and networking built around this year's theme: What's Next Starts Now!

Featuring engaging sessions, dynamic speakers, and interactive activities, the conference will offer valuable guidance on approaching what comes next with confidence and curiosity. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging leader, this is your chance to connect, grow, and chart your next steps.

A big thank you to Ford of Cookeville for once again serving as our presenting sponsor.

What's Next, Starts NOW!

There’s no single path to what comes next. Sometimes it’s a step you choose, and sometimes it’s a change you never expected. What’s Next Starts Now is about staying open to new possibilities, approaching change with confidence and curiosity, and moving toward what matters most to you with clarity and intention. Because whatever comes next, you can begin shaping it right where you are.

2026 Speakers

Meet the Keynote:

Worth the Risk: Why What's Next Might Be Yours to Build
This session challenges women to recognize the opportunities already in front of them, take the risks that move them forward and consider how the choices they make today can shape not only their own future, but the future of the people and communities around them.

About Lisa:
Lisa DiVirgilio is the founder and CEO of Small Town Startup, where she works at the intersection of small business, marketing and community development. A longtime small-town entrepreneur and former local elected official, Lisa has spent years working with small businesses, chambers and communities to build stronger, more sustainable local economies. Known for saying the things small towns are often thinking but not always willing to say out loud, she believes big ideas belong in small towns and that the best communities are the ones where people believe they can build something.

Taking Care of the Women Behind it All
This conversation will offer practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, recognizing when it’s time to ask for help and becoming a stronger advocate for your own mental health. From navigating shifting seasons of life to knowing when to step away from the social media rabbit hole, you’ll leave with a better understanding what deserves attention and how to take care of yourself along the way.

Things No One Told You
There are a lot of things women are expected to just figure out when it comes to their health. This conversation will cover how to build a strong foundation for your health, understand what’s normal, recognizing when something deserves a closer look and knowing when to seek guidance. You’ll walk away feeling more confident vabout asking the questions that matter at every stage of life.

Wear it like You Mean it
This practical mini session is all about finding the confidence to make your style your own, whether that means embracing a trend, breaking a fashion “rule” or simply wearing something that makes you feel great. What you wear could be the key to stepping into what’s next for you!