One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (1si) is celebrating its 15th anniversary of their women’s speaker series, “Pearls of Wisdom: Women. Leading Women.” The program has traditionally centered on the experience of women business professionals and continues to celebrate women’s stories.
“We’ve spent 15 years perfecting a place for women to share time, conversations, and a collective experience through our speaker series,” says Melissa Sprigler, Director of Investor Relations at 1si. “Together, we can take the ‘pearls of wisdom’ shared by our speakers and apply them to our own lives. It’s inspiring to be among like-minded individuals who lead with courage and help others see what’s possible for themselves.”
Pearls of Wisdom was created because there was a need for women professionals to have a space to network, share business insights, and convene outside the workplace. Today, the event attracts 130+ audience members and happens on a quarterly basis, featuring four different women speakers a year. Each is from a different background, whether in an industry, profession, or life experience. The stories of the women often include obstacles they’ve overcome and the pearls of wisdom that contribute to their success.
This year, One Southern Indiana is excited to announce their 2026 Speakers:
- March 4th, 2026: Speaker – Kate Latts, Co-President, Heaven Hill Brands
- June 3rd, 2026: Speaker – Leslie Lewis Sheets, Owner, LL&A Interior Design
- September 2nd,2026: Kelley McCall, Community Development Technical Lead Manager, Meta
- December 2nd, 2026: Nicole Yates, Chief Gov. Affairs & External Relations Officer, Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3 Health)
Hear from some of our past speakers:
Women, men, and all are encouraged to participate.
About One Southern Indiana
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the four pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development, Advocacy, and Small Business Services. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org.
Contact
Ellinor Smith
ESmith@1si.org
Phone: 217-320-4832
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