Last year the Bend Chamber convened a group of involved, energized businesswomen to work together to empower and support women in business. The group did some amazing things to open up opportunities and address barriers for women entrepreneurs and professionals. Some of the biggest accomplishments were the BendX series of workshops for female early stage entrepreneurs and a task force to help solve the region’s child care crisis that has made many women (and men) make hard choices between family and career.

Come hear an update on what’s next from some amazing women who are continuing to build opportunity for women in business, women building careers and women building community.