Washington County Women’s Conference & Expo
Presented by Genentech
Thursday, March 21, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Embassy Suites Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Rd
Tigard, OR 97223
Luncheon registration is closed. Expo Only access is available by registering here.
The Washington County Women’s Conference, “Breaking Barriers & Shaping the Future,” brings together a forum of women leaders to collaborate and mentor emerging women leaders. The event will feature inspiring speakers with an opportunity to build connections and share experiences on ways to lead the business world. The annual Washington County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference and Expo is an empowering celebration of women in business and leadership. This vibrant event unites professionals, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders across various industries for a day filled with inspiration, education, and networking.
This year will include a keynote speaker, Anna Maria Ponzi, and an exhibitor’s show! We’ve got lots planned for you.
Free admission to the Expo only is from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM only. Expo only admission does not include access to keynote luncheon.
We have opportunities for you to sponsor this event. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here and/or contact Tali Reed at TaliR@WWChamber.org or 503-726-2145 to learn more.
Expo Only admission from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ONLY.
Does not include admission to the keynote luncheon.
Presented by:
Anna Maria Ponzi
Author of “Pinot Girl”
Former CEO & owner of Ponzi Vineyards
Meet the Keynote Speaker
Anna Maria Ponzi has dedicated her life to Oregon wine. At the age of four, she helped plant one of the earliest vineyards as her pioneering parents established one of the first wineries in the Willamette Valley. She’s had the rare opportunity of working in every aspect of the wine business and has served the industry in myriad ways, most importantly, as an ambassador for Oregon wine both nationally and internationally.
In her former role as owner and CEO of Ponzi Vineyards, she grew her family wine business from a garage operation into a globally recognized wine brand. Among other industry benchmarks, she envisioned and set in motion the transformation of Oregon wine country into a world class visitor destination. Additionally, she was instrumental in establishing the valley’s first regional wine bar and the valley’s first seated wine tasting experience. In 2020, she published her memoir Pinot Girl, and the following year successfully negotiated the sale of the winery to Société Jacques Bollinger of Champagne, France.
She is the current Interim Director of Wine Studies at Linfield University and Marketing Chair of the Oregon Wine Board. She currently presents her keynote “The Four-Ounce Pour” as a framework to guide our lives towards greater meaning and intentionality. She is also the co-founder of Anthony’s Circle, a non-profit that seeks to empower foster youth by increasing high school graduation rates.
Anna Maria is a mother of two adult children, and her beloved Chow Chow and Bernese Mountain dog. She and her husband live on a 20-acre vineyard overlooking the beautiful Willamette Valley.
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