Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield

The Mason Deerfield Chamber, in collaboration with the Women Business Leaders MADE Advisory Council, is committed to fostering equal representation in leadership positions throughout the MADE region. We aim to provide both personal inspiration and practical application to individuals at all stages of their career and personal growth. The Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield speaker series is where we invite a panel of speakers to share their insights and create an experience filled with inspiration, networking, and rejuvenation. We highly encourage men and women to attend this event.
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The 2026 Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series events will be held on June 11, September 3 and November 5.
MEET OUR PANELISTS

Lacy Alfrey
Owner
This N That Consignments

Kathleen "Mimi" Borne
Founder
Mimi's Macros

Barb Smith
President
Journey Steel, Inc.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
Learn from Successful Local Businesses Leaders
Hear firsthand from successful business leaders, Lacy Alfrey, Kathleen “Mimi” Borne, and Barb Smith, as they share real stories about entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and growing businesses in today’s evolving marketplace.
Gain Practical Inspiration You Can Apply Immediately
This isn’t just motivational conversation — attendees will walk away with actionable insights on business growth, overcoming challenges, building strong teams, and creating lasting impact within their industries and communities.
Build Meaningful Connections
Enjoy breakfast and networking alongside professionals, community leaders, and changemakers from across Mason-Deerfield. The Speaker Series is designed to spark conversations, collaboration, and relationships.
Celebrate Women Shaping Our Community
Whether you’re an established leader or just beginning your journey, the She Builds Opportunity event theme offers encouragement, empowerment, and a supportive space to grow both personally and professionally.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series is an extension of the MADE Chamber’s Annual Leadership Summit, created to inspire, empower, and connect individuals across the MADE business community. This year’s theme, She Builds: Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield, celebrates the women shaping our economy, strengthening our community, and building the future of the Mason-Deerfield region.
This quarterly series brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and community advocates for authentic conversations centered around leadership, innovation, resilience, and growth. Designed to create meaningful connection and momentum, the Speaker Series offers attendees the opportunity to learn from local women who are making a lasting impact through their businesses and leadership journeys.
Join us on Thursday, June 11 for She Builds Opportunity, an inspiring morning of breakfast, networking, and candid conversation featuring three accomplished local leaders.
Representing industries ranging from retail and wellness to manufacturing and construction, these women have built businesses through vision, determination, adaptability, and leadership. During the panel discussion, they will share personal stories, lessons learned, challenges overcome, and insights into what it takes to grow a business with purpose and lasting community impact.
Attendees will gain a powerful blend of inspiration and actionable takeaways to support both personal and professional growth. Whether you are a business owner, emerging leader, entrepreneur, or someone looking to expand your network and perspective, this event provides an energizing space to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside others creating momentum across the MADE region.
Guests will also enjoy breakfast and intentional networking opportunities designed to foster new relationships and meaningful conversation among attendees from across the business community.
Men and women are encouraged to attend.
GREAT WOLF LODGE
2501 Great Wolf Dr.
June 11, 2026
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
PLENTY OF SEATS
Bring friends & coworkers
AMAZING SPEAKER
Leave inspired
EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration, Coffee & Networking
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring our Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series? Learn about our various opportunities, ranging from $250 - $5,000, here.










