BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250909T150000Z DTEND:20250909T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Business Women's Forum 2025: 9/9 From Passion to Policy – Women's Guide to Civic Participation DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Email Kat Kaddas at kkaddas@slchamber.com to register. \n\n\n\nYour leadership doesn't stop at the boardroom and your involvement shouldn't either. Join us for an engaging event exploring how your voice\, vision\, and values can influence meaningful change in your community. We'll discuss how businesswomen can become active participants in the civic process. Whether you're new to civic engagement or looking to deepen your involvement\, this event will equip you with the tools\, knowledge\, and connections to make an impact beyond your business. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: If you are attending the event with a friend/colleague\, you won't be sitting together at lunch. This is primarily a networking event and we purposely separate people to encourage networking. \n\n\n\nLUNCHEON AGENDA:\n\n9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Registration/Networking\n\n9:30 AM - 9:40 AM Non-Profit Spotlight - Family Support Center\n\n9:40 AM - 9:55 AM Brunch\n\n9:55 AM - 10:00 AM Announcements\n\n10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Sponsor Comments \n\n10:10 AM - 10:55 AM Topic Presentation & Round Table Exercise\n\n10:55 AM - 11:00 AM Closing Remarks & Drawings \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \n\nHoang Nguyen\, Utah State Representative\, Managing Partner of Sapa Investments\, CEO of Dragonfly Wellness\n\nHoang Nguyen serves as the Managing Partner of Sapa Investments and the Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Wellness\, a vertically integrated medical cannabis company in Utah. With a strong foundation in people-first leadership\, Hoang has dedicated the last decade to developing a culture that empowers individuals to realize both their professional and personal goals. She comes from a long line of female entrepreneurs and believes that putting people first leads to success in any endeavor. \n\n\n\nRepresentative Nguyen's journey began when she and her family arrived in the United States as refugees from Vietnam. Raised on the west side of Salt Lake City\, she attended the University of Utah and later earned her MBA. Following graduation\, she served on the board of directors for an institution of higher learning for several years\, after which she went on to consult with CEOs on strategies for business growth. In 2012\, after being encouraged by her family\, she returned home to focus on growing the family business. Under her leadership\, the company has expanded to mroe than 500 employees with five distinct divisions. For Hoang\, the greatest joy has been seeing the longevity of the people in the company and watching them grow\, start families\, and succeed. \n\n\n\nAs the Managing Partner of Sapa Investments and CEO of Dragonfly Wellness\, Hoang is dedicated to projects such as Food Alley\, the Foundry Project\, and the Food Hub. Each initiative is designed to foster inclusion\, create jobs\, and provide pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs\, offering both financial support and industry expertise. Upcoming projects include affordable housing developments\, effotst o bring fresh food to food deserts\, and expanding access to medical cannabis for low-income individuals. \n\n\n\nHoang also serves as the current Chair of the Midtown Business District Board\, representing over 500 local businesses in downtown Salt Lake City. Additionally\, she is a member of the Advisory Committee for the Gerald E. King Women's Center\, serves on the board of the Utah Cannabis Association\, and is on the Main Street America Board for Price City\, Utah. \n\n\n\nNON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: \n\nThe Family Support Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency dedicated to strengthening families through providing education\, resources\, and support to alleviate stress and diffuse the possibility of domestic violence and abuse. \n\n\n\nCALL TO ACTION:\n\nOne of the Business Women's Forum goals is to influence positive change in our community. Our Fundraising Partner\, Nothing Bundt Cakes\, will be at the event selling bundtlets and will donate 20% of the proceeds to our Non-Profit Spotlight. So be sure to check them out\, get yourself something sweet\, and help support our community!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRUBY SPONSOR:\n\nServing the complete financial needs of local families & businesses since 1939\, America First is Utah's #1 credit union and one of the country's largest and most progressive. The organization is a national leader in embracing technology and innovations to enhance the member's experience and convenience. America First delivers a wealth of products and services\, including business banking\, free checking\, free online banking with bill pay\, free mobile banking\, free financial counseling\, low-rate loans\, smart savings programs and more. Get details at americafirst.com\, call 1-800-999-3916\, or visit a branch. Federally insured by NCUA/Equal Opportunity Lender.\n\n\n\nPEARL SPONSOR:\n\nInterMountain Business Lending\n\n\n\n\n\n *Note: If your company is a member of the Salt Lake Chamber\, but you are having trouble registering\, it could be that we do not have your email in our system. We can help fix that. Please email events@slchamber.com. Thank you for your patience. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Online registration is now closed. Email Kat Kaddas at kkaddas@slchamber.com to register. \;
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\nYour leadership doesn'\;t stop at the boardroom &ndash\; and your involvement shouldn'\;t either. Join us for an engaging event exploring how your voice\, vision\, and values can influence meaningful change in your community. We'\;ll discuss how businesswomen can become active participants in the civic process. Whether you'\;re new to civic engagement or looking to deepen your involvement\, this event will equip you with the tools\, knowledge\, and connections to make an impact beyond your business. \;
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\nPlease Note: \;If you are attending the event with a friend/colleague\, you won'\;t be sitting together at lunch. This is primarily a networking event and we purposely separate people to encourage networking. \;
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\nLUNCHEON AGENDA:
\n9:00 AM - 9:30 AM  \;Registration/Networking
\n9:30 AM - 9:40 AM Non-Profit Spotlight - Family Support Center
\n9:40 AM - \;9:55 \;AM \; Brunch
\n9:55 \;AM - 10:00 AM  \;Announcements
\n10:00 AM - 10:10 AM  \;Sponsor Comments \;
\n10:10 AM - 10:55 AM  \;Topic Presentation &\; Round Table Exercise
\n10:55 AM - 11:00 AM  \;  \;Closing Remarks &\; Drawings  \;  \;
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\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \;
\nHoang Nguyen\, Utah State Representative\, Managing Partner of Sapa Investments\, CEO of Dragonfly Wellness\n\n
Hoang Nguyen serves as the Managing Partner of Sapa Investments and the Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Wellness\, a vertically integrated medical cannabis company in Utah. With a strong foundation in people-first leadership\, Hoang has dedicated the last decade to developing a culture that empowers individuals to realize both their professional and personal goals. She comes from a long line of female entrepreneurs and believes that putting people first leads to success in any endeavor. \;
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\nRepresentative Nguyen'\;s journey began when she and her family arrived in the United States as refugees from Vietnam. Raised on the west side of Salt Lake City\, she attended the University of Utah and later earned her MBA. Following graduation\, she served on the board of directors for an institution of higher learning for several years\, after which she went on to consult with CEOs on strategies for business growth. In 2012\, after being encouraged by her family\, she returned home to focus on growing the family business. Under her leadership\, the company has expanded to mroe than 500 employees with five distinct divisions. For Hoang\, the greatest joy has been seeing the longevity of the people in the company and watching them grow\, start families\, and succeed. \;
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\nAs the Managing Partner of Sapa Investments and CEO of Dragonfly Wellness\, Hoang is dedicated to projects such as Food Alley\, the Foundry Project\, and the Food Hub. Each initiative is designed to foster inclusion\, create jobs\, and provide pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs\, offering both financial support and industry expertise. Upcoming projects include affordable housing developments\, effotst o bring fresh food to food deserts\, and expanding access to medical cannabis for low-income individuals. \;
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\nHoang also serves as the current Chair of the Midtown Business District Board\, representing over 500 local businesses in downtown Salt Lake City. Additionally\, she is a member of the Advisory Committee for the Gerald E. King Women'\;s Center\, serves on the board of the Utah Cannabis Association\, and is on the Main Street America Board for Price City\, Utah. \;
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\nNON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: \; \;
\nThe Family Support Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency dedicated to strengthening families through providing education\, resources\, and support to alleviate stress and diffuse the possibility of domestic violence and abuse. \;
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\nCALL TO ACTION:
\nOne of the Business Women'\;s Forum goals is to influence positive change in our community. \;Our Fundraising Partner\, \;Nothing Bundt Cakes\, will be at the event selling bundtlets and will donate 20% of the proceeds to our Non-Profit Spotlight. So be sure to check them out\, get yourself something sweet\, and help support our community!
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\nRUBY SPONSOR:
\nServing the complete financial needs of local families &\; businesses since 1939\, America First is Utah'\;s #1 credit union and one of the country'\;s largest and most progressive. The organization is a national leader in embracing technology and innovations to enhance the member'\;s experience and convenience. America First delivers a wealth of products and services\, including business banking\, free checking\, free online banking with bill pay\, free mobile banking\, free financial counseling\, low-rate loans\, smart savings programs and more. Get details at americafirst.com\, call 1-800-999-3916\, or visit a branch. Federally insured by NCUA/Equal Opportunity Lender.
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\nPEARL SPONSOR:
\nInterMountain Business Lending
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\n \;*Note: If your company is a member of the Salt Lake Chamber\, but you are having trouble registering\, it could be that we do not have your email in our system. We can help fix that. Please email events@slchamber.com. Thank you for your patience.
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\n \; LOCATION:Ken Garff University Club Rice Eccles Stadium 451 S 1400 E Salt Lake City\, UT 84112 Parking Information: Parking costs are not included for this event. It will cost $3 an hour to park. How to Pay for Parking: Pay with MobilePay: Scan the QR code displayed in the lot (or with our staff\, or click the link in this description) to be directed to the TEXT2PARK website. You can also text the P-code message (ULOT1\, ULOT40) to "25023" to receive a link to the TEXT2PARK website via text message. Method of payment: Credit card only. Please Note: You will need to enter your license plate number. We encourage you to take TRAX\, which lets you off right at the bottom of the stadium parking lot. If you do choose to drive\, please refrain from parking in stalls marked "Ken Garff University Club." These spots are reserved for the clubs members. If you park in the Stadium Lot\, the parking code is: ULOT1 If you park in the Guardsman Lot\, the parking code is: ULOT40 Click Here for Parking Map UID:e.2428.15525 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260514T134540Z URL:https://business.slchamber.com/events/details/business-women-s-forum-2025-9-9-from-passion-to-policy-women-s-guide-to-civic-participation-15525 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR