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:20260505T170000Z DTEND:20260505T190000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Business Women's Forum 2026 | The Courage to Connect: Leadership That Unites DESCRIPTION:In a time of polarization and rapid change\, leaders are being called to do more than manage\; they are being asked to connect and bridge world views. Mindy B. Young will deliver a powerful talk for peacemakers and bridge builders who want to lead with courage\, empathy and clarity. Explore how understanding\, listening and grounding decisions in shared values strengthens teams\, improves communication and drives sustainable results. Blending personal insight with practical leadership tools\, this session offers heart-centric perspectives for today's workplace\, helping professionals build trust\, navigate conflict and foster cultures where people feel seen\, valued and motivated to work together toward common ground. \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\n11:00 AM 11:20 AM Registration/Networking\n\n11:20 AM 11:40 AM Networking Lunch\n\n11:40 AM 11:55 AM Welcome & Non-Profit Spotlight Utah Pride Center\n\n11:55 AM 12:00 PM Announcements\n\n12:00 PM 12:10 PM Sponsor Comments \n\n12:10 PM 12:55 PM Topic Presentation & Round Table Exercise\n\n12:55 PM 1:00 PM Closing Remarks & Drawings \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \n\nMindy B. Young\, CEO\, Constructive Alchemy\n\nMindy B. Young is a nonprofit leader\, experience producer\, founder\, educator\, and arts advocate who brings people together to create meaningful\, community-based impact. As the CEO of Constructive Alchemy\, she blends creative vision with strategic leadership across the nonprofit\, education\, and arts sectors. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and sought-after corporate speaker\, Mindy specializes in organizational development\, team building\, and leadership alignment. Her career in education spans teaching roles at Utah Valley University\, Southern Utah University\, and the University of Utah\, where she focused on theatre\, public speaking\, teacher training\, program development\, and ESL instruction. She is also the founder of ESL Arts Advantage\, an innovative language-learning company that integrates the arts into English language education. With over 20 years of experience in event production and directing\, Mindy has led high-profile events including the Allies Gala during her tenure as Managing Director at Equality Utah\, featuring national voices such as Gloria Steinem\, Billy Porter\, and the Indigo Girls. Above all\, Mindy is deeply motivated by connection\, purpose\, and possibility\, and is most proud of being the mother of five fantastic boys. \n\n\n\n\n\nNON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: \n\nThe mission of the Utah Pride Center is to unite\, empower and celebrate Utah's diverse LGBTQIA+ youth\, adults\, elders\, families\, and allies under one roof. The Utah Pride Center is a hub for LGBTQIA+ community life in Utah\, offering peer-led programs\, support groups\, social events\, educational resources\, and safe spaces\, along with producing Utah Pride Festival\, to ensure connection\, care\, and celebration are accessible to all. \n\n\n\nCALL TO ACTION:\n\nOne of the Business Women's Forum's 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 SPONSORS:\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\n\n\nIn Utah\, an extraordinary event is more than a gathering it's a lasting impression. Aspen Peak Productions specializes in transforming your vision into a breathtaking reality. For elegant weddings\, high-impact corporate functions\, and curated social events\, they provide meticulous design and flawless execution. Their services include dramatic drape design\, immersive projection mapping\, and comprehensive AV\, lighting\, and decor. Let's ELEVATE your next event\, together.\n\n\n\nSAPPHIRE SPONSOR:\n\n\n\n\n\nPEARL SPONSOR:\n\n\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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In a time of polarization and rapid change\, leaders are being called to do more than manage\; they are being asked to connect and bridge world views. Mindy B. Young will deliver a powerful talk for peacemakers and bridge builders who want to lead with courage\, empathy and clarity. Explore how understanding\, listening and grounding decisions in shared values strengthens teams\, improves communication and drives sustainable results. Blending personal insight with practical leadership tools\, this session offers heart-centric perspectives for today'\;s workplace\, helping professionals build trust\, navigate conflict and foster cultures where people feel seen\, valued and motivated to work together toward common ground. \;
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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:
\n11:00 AM &ndash\; 11:20 AM \; \; \; \;Registration/Networking
\n11:20 AM &ndash\; 11:40 AM \; \; \; \;Networking Lunch
\n11:40 AM &ndash\; 11:55 AM \; \; \; \;Welcome &\; Non-Profit Spotlight &ndash\; Utah Pride Center
\n11:55 \;AM &ndash\; 12:00 \;PM \; \; \; \;Announcements
\n12:00 \;PM &ndash\; 12:10 \;PM \; \; \; \;Sponsor Comments \;
\n12:10 \;PM &ndash\; 12:55 PM \; \; \; \;Topic Presentation &\; Round Table Exercise
\n12:55 PM &ndash\; 1:00 PM \; \; \; \; \; \;Closing Remarks &\; Drawings  \;  \;
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\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \;
\nMindy B. Young\, CEO\, Constructive Alchemy\n\n
Mindy B. Young is a nonprofit leader\, experience producer\, founder\, educator\, and arts advocate who brings people together to create meaningful\, community-based impact. As the CEO of Constructive Alchemy\, she blends creative vision with strategic leadership across the nonprofit\, education\, and arts sectors. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and sought-after corporate speaker\, Mindy specializes in organizational development\, team building\, and leadership alignment. Her career in education spans teaching roles at Utah Valley University\, Southern Utah University\, and the University of Utah\, where she focused on theatre\, public speaking\, teacher training\, program development\, and ESL instruction. She is also the founder of ESL Arts Advantage\, an innovative language-learning company that integrates the arts into English language education. With over 20 years of experience in event production and directing\, Mindy has led high-profile events including the Allies Gala during her tenure as Managing Director at Equality Utah\, featuring national voices such as Gloria Steinem\, Billy Porter\, and the Indigo Girls. Above all\, Mindy is deeply motivated by connection\, purpose\, and possibility\, and is most proud of being the mother of five fantastic boys. \;
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\nNON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: \; \;
\nThe mission of the Utah Pride Center is to unite\, empower and celebrate Utah'\;s diverse LGBTQIA+ youth\, adults\, elders\, families\, and allies under one roof. The Utah Pride Center is a hub for LGBTQIA+ community life in Utah\, offering peer-led programs\, support groups\, social events\, educational resources\, and safe spaces\, along with producing Utah Pride Festival\, to ensure connection\, care\, and celebration are accessible to all. \;
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\nCALL TO ACTION:
\nOne of the Business Women'\;s Forum'\;s 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 SPONSORS:
\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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\nIn Utah\, an extraordinary event is more than a gathering&ndash\;it'\;s a lasting impression. Aspen Peak Productions specializes in transforming your vision into a breathtaking reality. For elegant weddings\, high-impact corporate functions\, and curated social events\, they provide meticulous design and flawless execution. Their services include dramatic drape design\, immersive projection mapping\, and comprehensive AV\, lighting\, and decor. Let'\;s ELEVATE your next event\, together.
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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:Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek 75 S W Temple St Salt Lake City\, UT 84101 Parking Information: You can park in the Marriott parking garage. Parking costs are not included for this event. It will cost $4 an hour to park. Additional parking is available at City Creek with 2hr free parking. UID:e.2428.15863 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260421T091806Z URL:https://business.slchamber.com/events/details/business-women-s-forum-2026-may-15863 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR