If you’ve ever left a conference feeling energized, inspired, and full of new ideas, you know the value of spending a day learning alongside people who simply “get it.”
That’s exactly what the BBB Industrious Women’s Summit aims to create.
On Friday, August 21, women from across Arizona will gather at the Better Business Bureau’s Phoenix campus for a day focused on leadership, professional growth, and meaningful connections. This year’s theme, “Powering the Next Era,” is a fitting reminder that women continue to shape businesses, nonprofits, and communities in powerful ways.
What I appreciate most about this event is that it isn’t just for CEOs or longtime entrepreneurs. Whether you’re growing a small business, leading a nonprofit, managing a team, or exploring what’s next in your career, there’s something to take away.
The summit brings together women from a variety of industries, creating opportunities to hear different perspectives, learn practical strategies, and build relationships that often continue long after the event ends. Sometimes the most valuable part of a conference isn’t the keynote speaker—it’s the conversation you have over coffee with someone who’s faced the same challenges you have.
As someone who works with the Better Business Bureau in Northern Arizona and has spent years connecting with women through Prescott Woman Magazine, I’ve seen firsthand how important these relationships can be. A single introduction can lead to a collaboration, a mentor, a new client, or simply the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.
Throughout the day, attendees can expect inspiring speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities, exhibitors, and conversations centered around ethical leadership and building businesses rooted in trust. Those values have always been at the heart of the Better Business Bureau, making the summit about much more than professional success—it’s about creating businesses and organizations that positively impact our communities.
For women in Prescott and throughout Northern Arizona, the summit is an easy trip to Phoenix and a worthwhile investment in yourself. Stepping away from your daily routine, even for one day, can provide a fresh perspective and renewed motivation to bring back home.
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to grow your network, hear from inspiring leaders, and spend time with women who are passionate about making a difference, the BBB Industrious Women’s Summit is one event to put on your calendar.
After all, the next chapter of your career could begin with a single conversation.
Register Today
Ready to invest in yourself and your future? Join women from across Arizona for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2026 BBB Industrious Women’s Summit.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-bbb-industrious-womens-summit-iws-phoenix-tickets-1987796324316
We hope to see many women from Northern Arizona represented as we come together to learn, grow, and power the next era of leadership.