Find your SPARK and get inspired!
SPARK: Igniting Women in Business
Step into a room full of energy, ambition, and opportunity at SPARK: Igniting Women in Business on June 18. This experience brings driven women together to build connections, confidence and cultivate leadership. Taking place at Rachel’s Lakeside, our annual Women’s Forum celebrates the women shaping our region today while empowering and elevating one another to find their SPARK – strength, purpose, ambition, resilience and knowledge.
You've been inspired before. This time, leave lit.
The SPARK Experience
Build Meaningful Connections
Gain Fresh Insights
Participate in Interactive Experiences
Event Schedule
Registration & Networking
Kick off the day with coffee and connections as attendees gather and register.
9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Opening words with an overview of SPARK, setting the tone for an inspiring day.
10:00 AM
Keynote Speaker
Hear from our keynote speaker, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and engage in a Q&A
10:15 AM
Interactive Session - Your Health is Your Power: Ask the Experts
Healthcare panel featuring medical experts from Southcoast Health, Saint Anne’s Hospital/Brown University Health, and HealthFirst
11:15 AM
Plenary Session: Overwhelmed to On Track
12:45 PM
Micro Wellness
1:45 PM
Award Presentation: Businesswoman of the Year
1:50 PM
Photoshoot
2:00 PM
Meet Our SPARK Voices
Andrea Joy Campbell
Attorney General of Massachusetts
Kirsten Smith
Owner, Made to Thrive Consulting, Business Coach, Certified EOS® Implementer, and Co-Founder, Beacon & Blade
Laura Tenekjian, DPT
Pelvic Rehab Practitioner, Southcoast Health
Dr. Lisa Jones
MD, MBA, FACOG and CEO, HealthFirst
Lauren Peterson, PT, MSPT
Physical Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, 200-RYT, and Owner, No Place Like Om and Anchored Physical Therapy
Thank You to Our Sponsors
While sponsorship opportunities are open to all businesses and organizations that support our mission, we’re proud to share that our current sponsors are all women-led businesses.
Join Us in Making an Impact
Fuel the SPARK
Align your brand with a premier forum dedicated to advancing and empowering women in business. Sponsorship opportunities provide strong visibility while supporting impactful programming, leadership conversations, and professional development experiences.
Your Questions, Answered
Who should attend?
SPARK: Igniting Women in Business is designed to celebrate, support, and elevate women in the professional world while welcoming anyone who believes in the power of connection, leadership, and opportunity. This forum brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and engaging conversations centered around empowering women in business.
What is included with registration?
Your registration includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, event materials, link to professional photos available for download, coffee and pastries during registration, and buffet luncheon.
Where is the event located?
SPARK will be held at Rachel’s Lakeside located at 950 State Rd., Dartmouth, MA. The event begins at 9:30 am and ends at 2:30 pm.
What are the benefits of attending?
Attendees will gain valuable insights from influential speakers and industry leaders while building meaningful professional connections with women and supporters from across the region. SPARK offers opportunities for networking, leadership development, collaboration, and inspiration through engaging conversations and interactive experiences designed to empower and energize professionals at every stage of their careers.
Can I contribute to the swag bags?
Businesses and organizations interested in contributing items for the SPARK swag bags are invited to submit a request for consideration. We encourage contributions that complement the event experience and resonate with our audience of professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs. All contributions are subject to review to ensure alignment with the overall tone and mission of SPARK.
What is the event's dress code?
There’s no formal dress code for SPARK — we want attendees to feel comfortable, confident, and fully able to enjoy the day. Whether your style leans casual, polished, creative, or classic, we encourage you to wear what feels most like you.
That said, we would love for attendees to embrace the vibrant, energetic color palette of the event whenever possible. Bright colors, bold patterns, playful textures, and expressive style choices will help bring the spirit of SPARK to life and create a beautiful, dynamic atmosphere throughout the day and in event photos.
Need a little style SPARK? Explore our inspiration board here: https://www.pinterest.com/stylingharvard/spark-igniting-women-in-business/
Are sponsorships available?
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to align their brand with a premier forum dedicated to advancing and empowering women in business. Sponsors receive strong visibility while helping support impactful programming, leadership conversations, and professional development experiences.
Who can I contact with questions?
For any inquiries, please reach out to Katie Greene at kg*****@***********st.com.
How can I register for the event?
Click the registration link at the top of the page to secure your spot at SPARK.
Swag Bag Contribution Request Form
You may download the fillable PDF here.
Please send completed form to kg*****@***********st.com by June 8.
The SPARK Soundtrack
Until We Ignite
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