LeadHERship Seminar 2026

Friday
September 25, 2026

Enjoy Church, Alton IL

Doors will open at 11:00.
Seminar begins at 12:30.
Concludes by 4:00.

LeadHERship is the kind of event you don't want to hear about after the fact. It's a unique opportunity to spend a day surrounded by inspiring women, build meaningful connections, and gain insights that can impact both your career and personal growth.

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Meet Our Speakers

Erin Bickle

Erin Bickle

One Drop Changes Everything. 

The Ripple Effect

-The idea that every choice we make creates impact beyond what we can see.

-When women lead, that ripple becomes even more powerful

When a woman rises, she rarely rises alone.

 

jackie duty

jackie duty

Cultivating Unshakeable Confidence in Your Career and Personal Life

Confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. In this inspiring and practical keynote, Jacqueline (Jackie) Duty shares how to break free from self-doubt, silence the inner critic, and develop the confidence needed to flourish both professionally and personally. Through authentic storytelling and actionable strategies, attendees will leave empowered to embrace their unique strengths, step boldly into new opportunities, and cultivate meaningful connections that foster lasting success and community.

Meet our Emcee

Brittany Raji-Alberty

Brittany Raji-Alberty

ActivitIES

Technology Minute
"What Matters Most"
Connection Roulette

Sponsorships Available

Sponsorships are open to RBGA members only

empower sponsor

$850
  • Exclusive table for your 8 guests
  • Recognition at event on speaker slide
  • Business logo on RBGA social media, multimedia presentation, and program
  • Add item to swag bag
  • 8 admissions with lunch vouchers

LUNCH SPONSOR

$750
  • Recognition at event on food vouchers and catering table signage
  • Business logo on RBGA social media, multimedia presentation, program
  • 6 admissions w/ lunch vouchers

NETWORKING SPONSOR

$500
  • Business listing on agenda
  • Listed as sponsor on all tables used for lunch & networking
  • Business listing on RBGA social media and multimedia presentation
  • 5 admissions with lunch vouchers

INSPIRE SPONSOR

$400
  • Business listing on agenda
  • Verbal recognition before breaks
  • Business listing on RBGA social media, multimedia presentation
  • 4 admissions with lunch vouchers

LANYARD SPONSOR

SOLD OUT
$375
  • SOLD OUT

DESIGNER PURSE SPONSOR

or donation
$160
  • Donate a new designer purse with a minimum retail value of $160
  • Receive recognition on RBGA social media as a Designer Purse Raffle Sponsor
  • Have your organization featured on Designer Purse Raffle signage displayed during the LeadHERship Seminar
  • Showcase your support to 150-200 women attendees, including professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders from throughout the Riverbend region
  • Deliver purse donation to the RBGA office by September 15, 2026
  • Support women's leadership development and help make LeadHERship 2026 a memorable experience
  • Monetary donation receives 2 admissions with lunch vouchers

Marketing Space

$80/ 160

Individual Ticket Pricing:

$40 RBGA member

$50 general public

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Thank You To Our Title Sponsors

Thank You!

empower Sponsor

  • Lewis and Clark Community College
  • OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

Thank You!

lunch Sponsor

  • 1st MidAmerica Credit Union
  • Simmons Hanly Conroy

Thank You!

Networking Sponsors

  • The Bethalto Floor Store
  • Heartland Bank & Trust

Thank you!

Inspire Sponsors

  • Asbury Village
  • Bickle Electric Heating & Cooling Contracting Co.
  • Busey Bank
  • CEFCU
  • First Mid Bank & Trust
  • Liberty Bank, A United Community Bank

ThaNK you!

lanyard
Sponsor

  • Heather's Zen Den

MARKETING TABLES

  • Community Hope Center
  • Edward Jones - Robin Karpan, CFP
  • Evergreen Wealth Strategies
  • Junior League of Greater Alton
  • Legacy Training and Development
  • Logo It
  • Nicky G’s Catering
  • Oasis Women's Center
  • Party On Broadway
  • Representative Amy Elik – District 111
  • Senator Erica Harriss - District 56
  • Sweet Intentions
  • Vitality Women's Clinic

What Our Members Say About Us

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because it demonstrates our organization's interest in being supportive and active members of the community.

Danny Adams, St. Louis Regional Airport

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because I can offer my customers the resources/ referrals that they might need to assist in their day-to-day activities/ needs.

Martha Schultz, First Mid Bank & Trust

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because it helps us build relationships, grow awareness, and stay connected!!

Boston Talley, Refuge

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because it keeps my business engaged, visible and invested in our community values. 

Alana Yount, Waggoner Equipment Rentals, LLC

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because it brings awareness about the importance of being the eyes and ears for vulnerable children in our community.

Erin Bickle, Refuge

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because beyond visibility and networking, membership gives us a voice in regional business conversations. RBGA serves as a forum where issues like workforce development, education, infrastructure, and economic policy are discussed in ways that directly impact companies like ours. Being at the table ensures we can help shape the environment we operate in - and contribute to initiatives that build a strong pipeline for future talent and industry growth.

Jane Saale, Cope Plastics, Inc.

Being a Chamber member is valuable to my business because the networking that is provided is unmatchable. You only get out of it what you put into it, but if you attend on a regular basis, it is a vital connection.

Christy Schult, Riverbend Family Ministries