ABWA Gem City Chapter

June 10, 2025 - Leading in Challenging Times: Strategies for Success in an Unpredictable World
2025-06-10 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Leading in Challenging Times: Strategies for Success in an Unpredictable World
Join us for a rare, up close and personal session with Cassie Barlow, current President of SOCHE and former Commander at Wright Patt Air Force Base. Cassie is an active volunteer on several different boards across the Dayton community. After traversing the world for 26 years in the Air Force, Cassie has chosen Dayton as her home and the Workforce Development area as her passion. She works with companies across the region helping them find the workforce they need as well as helping to build pathways to in-demand jobs. Cassie has a special focus on Veterans needs across our region and State. Cassie is an adjunct in the Organizational Leadership Department at Wright State.ABWA Gem City Meeting June 25

Introduction to Project Management - February 11, 2025
2025-02-11 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Maria Babilon, Business Startup and Delivery Consultant at NexusBlue. Learn about Project Management from Maria Babilon who spends her days offering expertise in startup consulting , business and AI models and procedures. Maria has concentrated cloud and contact center expertise in program management with certification in AWS, Agile, Scrum, Six sigma, IT Infrastructure/Project Management, Operations/Process Improvement, digital transformation. She is experienced in program and portfolio management rollouts, including IT strategy and associated change management, use case/solution development and deployment, communication and transformation plans, white papers, blogging and has served 40,000+ internal customers across 70 countries.

Building Community Connections for Growth - January 14, 2025
2025-01-14 17:45 - 19:15 (America/Detroit) | Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Catherine “Cat” Bushsong, Director, Strategic Accounts & Partnership Engagement at Vernovis
Catherine “Cat” Bushong has over 10 years of experience within workforce development currently specializing within technology, accounting, and finance operations. She has a passion for connecting individuals in our region to assist with personal and professional growth and is a dedicated connector and advocate for leveraging people and technology to drive business initiatives forward. With a deep commitment to supporting clients in achieving growth, Cat is part of Vernovis, a locally owned staffing and consulting firm based in Mason OH. Vernovis is dedicated to accelerating client success through tailored strategy optimization, technology sourcing, and talent execution. As an active contributor to the Cincinnati IT community, Cat is committed to growing the region’s technology footprint, and servers on the Board of Directors for getWITit Cincinnati, a women in technology nonprofit that promotes diversity and inclusion in tech, while also contributing as an ambassador for the The Circuit, a technology nonprofit working to connect, educate, and build a supportive community.

3rd Annual Mingle and Jingle - December 10, 2024
2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Join us for an evening of shopping and networking just in time for the Holidays! Mingle with ABWA members and guests will enjoying food and drinks and shop a variety of vendors offering clothing, jewelry, food products and more. Limited vendor spots are available. For vendor details, email gemcityabwa@gmail.com

Tame the Chaos: Tips and Tricks for an Organized Home and Office - November 12, 2024
2024-11-12 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Felicia Moore of Tame Your Space will send you home with tips and tricks to organize both your home and your office. Her philosophy is the problem is not that people are lazy or disorganized, they just don’t know the most efficient way to organize their space to fit their lifestyle. Whether you just have too much stuff or you just don’t know where to start to organize your clutter, take the first step and begin your journey to a less chaotic life.

2024 YWCA Woman of Influence Belinda Kenley - October 8, 2024
2024-10-08 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
2024 YWCA Woman of Influence Belinda Kenley is a dedicated public servant, business leader, and community volunteer. With 16 years of experience as Deputy Mayor of Centerville OH, current Vice President of Energy Optimizers and graduate of Leadership Dayton, Belinda will share how she has optimized her connections to help herself and our community. Belinda has been an active community volunteer and donor her entire adult life, serving and volunteering at Clothes That Work, The Victory project, Crayons to Classroom and many other organizations.

Behavioral Finance and How One's Upbringing and Financial Experiences Shape Us - September 10, 2024
2024-09-10 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Jessica Gaston will present an interactive discussion, where attendees will explore what kind of “financial language” they speak. Jessica will explore:
What does birth order have to do with your financial behavior?
What are my feelings about financial roles and why does it matter?
Does money really make you happy?
What does my life look like after retirement?

Attendees will leave empowered and have more insight on their financial outlook.

Podcasting 101: The Whys, Hows, and Protips for Launching a Successful Show - August 13, 2024
2024-08-13 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Have you ever wanted to create your own Podcast or wondered if you even should? Samantha Redden is ready to help answer those questions and more in her Podcasting 101 presentation. Join us to learn the Whys, Hows, and Protips for Launching a Successful Show. Samantha is a Senior Master Instructor for CycleBar Franchising, current Mrs. Gem City and host of the The Samantha Show podcast.

Human Connections - July 9, 2024
2024-07-09 17:45 - 19:15 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Mary Garman’s professional career has spanned over 40 plus years with more than 25 years at the Executive Level of Leadership; serving in the c-suite of several hospital systems & around the board room table for a number of organizations. Mary started her own business focused on operations consulting, strategic planning & executive coaching and she will share how Human Connections are a vital component of success.
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Using Innovative Ideas to Find Resources for your Business - June 11, 2024
2024-06-11 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Sarah Bennett, photographer and owner of We Do Vids will share how to Use Innovative Ideas to Find Resources for your Business. Whether that is good, old fashioned bartering, finding funding sources or leveraging partnerships, if you have the will, there is a way! Sarah started her career in news photography at Springfield News-Sun and Dayton Daily News where she developed her eye for editorial portraiture. Sarah shifted toward videography in 2014. With partner, Brian she began producing business videos with focus on marketing, brand documentaries and event live streaming. Sarah is an active member of The Professional Photographers of America where she is dedicated to the continuous learning of her rapidly changing craft.

Community Connections in ABWA - May 14, 2024
2024-05-14 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Leverage your ABWA membership in Community Connections. Our very own Renee Clement will lead you through the Community Connections to connect with other members, access National ABWA resources, access educational opportunities, get news, and so much more.

Leading from the Heart - April 9, 2024
2024-04-09 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Lisa Wagner, Executive Director the Levitt Pavilion will share her journey that allows her to be a great contributor to our community.
Lisa Wagner is the Executive Director for the Levitt Pavilion Dayton, hired in 2017 to build and lead the non-profit organization with the mission of building community through the power of music, one free concert at a time. Previously, Lisa spent 15 years of her career working as an arts administrator for the Victoria Theatre Association in the role of Vice President of Ticketing and Hospitality.

Eat and Be Healthy in a Busy World - March 12, 2024
2024-03-12 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Amanda Hogberg, Nutritionist and owner of Amanda Hogberg Coaching
Amanda understands the challenge women face trying to live up to societies standards to be thin and do it all. It wasn’t until she finally gave up dieting and incessantly beating herself up that she finally achieved what she thought was impossible: a steady, healthy weight with zero food restrictions. Now she focuses on helping women like herself break free from the weight loss rollercoaster of dieting and self-criticism. No diets, only sustainable changes that yield lasting results.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Kandise Bobo
Executive Director, Sinclair Community College 10,000 Small Business Program
Kandise will share this investment program designed to promote job creation and growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing access to business education, capital and support services. To date, more than 10,000 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. With an MBA in Management, Innovation and Change from Wright State University, Kandise also serves as Program Director of the Westown IT Apprenticeship Program as well as Adjunct Faculty in the Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship division.

Jingle & Mingle
2023-12-12 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, 225 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio, 45402

November 2023 Meeting
2023-11-14 17:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
ABWA Gem City Meeting Nov 23

How to Use Case Studies in Your Marketing to Both Attract and Sell to New Customers
2023-07-11 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | OH
ABWA Gem City Meeting July 23

Our July speaker, Andrea Haschart, specializes in helping B2B owners, coaches, and consultants increase their sales and conversions by writing powerful case studies that increase the know, like, and trust factor and shorten the sales cycle.
Attend and learn:

what is a case study
the difference between a case study and a testimonial
benefits of using case studies in your marketing mix
ways to repurpose case studies

The Principles for Mastering a Happy, Healthy Work Life
2023-06-13 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Mary Ceccanese, ABWA District 5 VP

What I Really Needed to Start My Business
2023-06-13 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
ABWA Gem City Meeting Sept 23

Jenny Warner, CEO, Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative

Meet & Greet at Third Perk Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
2023-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 146 E Third Street Dayton, OH 45402
Come to network and mingle. Food & drink is available for purchase. Bring a friend!

May Program
2023-05-09 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
ABWA Gem City Meeting May 23
Don’t miss this month! On May 9th, Amy Elberfeld with Storyline Collection will present Dress Without Stress – Eliminating Stress When You Walk into Your Closet. She will bring a rack of beautiful clothes to feel and try on. Bring a friend.
Our community spotlight is Audrey Starr from the American Heart Association.
Hope to see you there.

April Program
2023-04-11 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Join us on April 11th, Janna Proctor from Stretch Lab will present Rolling with the Punches in Business.
Our community spotlight is Holly Elkins-Lopez from the Alzheimer’s Association. Click here to read more.
Please bring a guest. See you there!

March Program
2023-03-14 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
On March 14th, Carol Dockum, MBA, CEO & Founder of Beautiful Faces Going Places (Women’s Success Network) will present: Ditch the Pitch. The 5 C’s of Networking Success.
Our community spotlight is Erika Ward from Preschool Promise.
We hope to see you there!

ABWA's Virtual Regional Conference
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-11 | Virtual via Zoom
March 10 – 11 | early bird registration deadline Feb. 28
Conference 2026

February Program
2023-02-14 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Join us on Valentine’s Day to hear from Jill Broering with Schooley Mitchell. Her presentation is titled: Covid Saved My Life-Changing Career Focus Post Pandemic. You don’t want to miss it!
Click here to read more.

January Program
2023-01-10 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Join us for our first meeting of the new year. Staci Morris from Black Dog Financial will present:
The Ins, Outs, and (not so secret) Secrets of Setting Up 2023 to Save Money on Your Taxes. AND our second speaker Lisa Barhorst, will share her career journey. In her presentation titled: Career Transitions – The Grass Just Might Be Greener, she’ll discuss her struggles, rewards, how to deal with fears and rejection and why networking was critical. Click this link to learn more.

December Holiday Market and Celebration
2022-12-13 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Dayton Women’s Club, 225 North Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402, United States
Join the Gem City Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 from 5:45 -7:30 PM. There will be a holiday vendor market and a celebration with a special guest, Cheryl Blair the ABWA National President. Listen to Cheryl’s inspiring journey and enjoy good food, beverages, and shopping with the Gem City Chapter and guests.
Click here for a downloadable Flyer.

Q4 2022 Newsletter
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | OH
Gem City News 4th Quarter 2022 Final

December Meeting
2021-12-08 17:45 - 19:30 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States

ABWA Monthly Meeting
2021-10-12 17:45 - 19:00 UTC | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Road #300, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Speaker: Kelly Schwabacher
