She Means Business: Reidsville Women's Business & Industry Expo

Join us for the inaugural She Means Business: Reidsville Women’s Business & Industry Expo on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at The Penn House!

Proudly presented by Pelham Transportation Corporation and the Rockingham Community College Small Business Center, this powerful one-day event is designed to celebrate and empower women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and industry across Rockingham County and beyond.

Whether you're a small business owner, corporate professional, nonprofit leader, or aspiring entrepreneur—this expo is for you.

✨ What to Expect:

• Inspiring keynote and breakout sessions
• Powerful lunchtime panel featuring women in non-traditional roles
• Networking with local professionals, leaders, and resource providers
• Access to vendors, resources, and giveaways
• Conversations that matter—from mindset and leadership to finance and personal growth

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Breakfast Keynote: District Attorney Katy Gregg
• Lunch Panel: She Builds: Women at the Heart of Industry & Innovation – Moderated by Leigh Cockram, Rockingham County Director of Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism
• Multiple Breakout Sessions on faith, resilience, branding, financial confidence, leadership, and more!

📍 Location: The Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, Reidsville, NC
🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Let’s uplift, educate, and connect the powerful women who are shaping our local economy and community.

🗓️ Full Event Schedule:

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, coffee, and a chance to mingle with attendees and visit vendors in the Carriage House.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Welcome + Breakfast Keynote
Welcome remarks from our presenting sponsors, followed by keynote speaker District Attorney Katy Gregg.

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Breakout Session 1
Choose from several powerful 30-minute sessions across the Main House and Greenhouse.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Breakout Session 2
More opportunities to attend targeted sessions covering leadership, mindset, branding, wellness, and more.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & Vendor Networking
Enjoy lunch in the Carriage House, visit vendors, and connect with fellow attendees.

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunchtime Panel Discussion
"She Builds: Women at the Heart of Industry & Innovation"
Moderated by Leigh Cockram, featuring dynamic women in manufacturing, service, and entrepreneurial industries.

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Breakout Session 3
Return to the Main House or Greenhouse for another round of breakout sessions.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout Session 4
Final opportunity to attend a breakout topic of your choice.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wrap-Up, Networking & Pamper & Power Lounge
Unwind and reflect on the day with light refreshments, final vendor visits, and wellness mini-services like chair massages and paraffin dips provided by participating salons in our Pamper & Power Lounge.