Women Business Owners upcoming events

July After Hours (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, July 9. Online registration closes on Sunday, July 12.

Event Sponsor:

Yvonne and Maegan are the managing partners of Hall & Dornan Capital Partners, where they provide comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services tailored to busy professionals and retirees. They partner closely with clients to help them make informed, effective financial decisions that align with their unique goals and priorities.

A cornerstone of their practice is the individualized coaching and education they provide, guiding clients through economic shifts and life transitions with clarity and confidence. As a women-owned and women-led firm, Yvonne and Maegan are especially passionate about supporting, encouraging, and collaborating with other women business owners.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Hall & Dornan Capital Partners is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Yvonne Hall and Maegan Dornan, Wealth Managers, RJFS.1700 NW Gilman Blvd Ste 210, Issaquah, WA, 98027, 425-832-5920

Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

July Virtual Luncheon (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Speaker: Lauren Burgon, Law Office of Lauren Burgon PLLC

Topic: Trademarks and Copyright for Business Owners

Trademark and copyright law can be complicated, and the cost of not using them to protect your business assets can be high. Similarly, it’s expensive to violate another’s trademark or copyright.

This presentation will go over the basics of trademark and copyright law and how using trademark and copyright can protect your business assets. You’ll also learn how to avoid inadvertently violating another’s trademark or copyright, which is surprisingly easy to do.

Key takeaways:

What can and can’t be protected with a trademark?
What can and can’t be protected with copyright?
Should you register your copyright? Why and why not.
How to avoid violating another’s copyright or trademark.

About Our Speaker:

Lauren has been practicing business law since 2008, and has had her own solo practice in West Seattle since 2016. Her practice focuses on business law and the needs of small business owners, assisting them with setting up new businesses, buying and selling businesses, hiring/firing & compliance with current employment laws, client services agreements, independent contractor agreements, commercial leases, trademarks & copyrights, and informal dispute resolution. Her clients are mostly solopreneurs, and she offers a free 15-20 minute telephone or Zoom consultation for all potential clients.

Lauren has been a WBO member since 2016. She served on the WBO Board of Directors from 2017 until 2022, and returned to the Board in 2025. Lauren is also a past Board member of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, of which she has been an active member since 2016.

Lauren is originally from Massachusetts and graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont. She drove to Seattle from Cape Cod at the age of 21 to attend law school, graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1991, and has lived in the wonderful small-town-within-a-city that is West Seattle since 1994. She has two fabulous grown kids who relocated to Maryland earlier this month, and she hasn’t quite figured out what to do with herself as a first-time empty nester. Lauren lives with her senior pit bull Emmett and her ancient tuxedo cat Toby.

After Hours (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, August 6. Online registration closes on Sunday, August 9.

Event Sponsor: Washington Trust Bank

No Luncheon This Month (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Your WBO Board is enjoying a summer break this month. We look forward to connecting with you in September!

After Hours

Trade Show

After Hours (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, September 3. Online registration closes on Sunday, September 6.

Event Sponsor: GFS Events

WBO's Trade Show & Luncheon (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Join Us at WBO's Annual Trade Show!

Where fun, shopping, networking, learning, and lunch all come together under one roof!

Explore a vibrant mix of vendors across diverse industries. Whether you're browsing or buying, it's the perfect chance to:

Discover exciting products and services
Connect with top-notch professionals
Find new favorites
Enjoy exclusive deals, great conversations, and some surprises too!

Bring your business cards—and your friends! We can’t wait to see you there!

Exhibit at the Trade Show! Interested in exhibiting? Review the exhibitor details, event logistics, and requirements HERE.

Get Your Tickets Ticket price includes access to all vendors and networking opportunities.

Lunch Details A boxed lunch is not included in the base ticket price. You may add a boxed lunch for $20 during registration, provided by Gourmondo. Note: Lunch orders will close Tuesday, September 22nd.

Premier Sponsor: Washington Trust Bank

AV Sponsor: Magnus Media Group Video Production

Lunch Sponsor: Strategic Sales Queen

Photography Sponsor: Pinto Portrait

After Hours (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, October 8. Online registration closes on Sunday, October 11.

Registration coming soon!

Event Sponsor: Valerie Moseley, CPA PLLC

Monthly Luncheon (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Speaker: K'ai Roberts Fu, Magnus Media Group Video Production

More information and registration coming soon!

PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.

Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, October 20.

After Hours (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, November 5. Online registration closes on Sunday, November 8.

Registration coming soon!

Virtual Luncheon (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Speaker: Sarah Tetlow, CEO of Firm Focus, Legal Productivity Coaching & Consulting

Topic: Design The Perfectly Productive Day

A realistic framework for productive days that actually work

Designing the Perfectly Productive Day is a practical, research-informed keynote or workshop based on Sarah Tetlow’s top-selling book, The Perfectly Productive Day. The program helps professionals intentionally design a full 24-hour day (not just their work hours) by aligning habits, decisions, and routines with how the brain actually works. Participants are guided through six key categories of the day to understand how small, strategic choices compound to improve focus, energy, and decision-making. The result is a realistic, sustainable approach to productivity that replaces willpower and overwhelm with clarity, consistency, and control.

Takeaways:

A proven framework for designing a full 24-hour day that supports productivity without burnout.
Practical strategies to reduce decision fatigue and intentionally structure days for focus, energy, and follow-through.
A repeatable method for making small, high-impact changes that compound into sustainable performance.

About Our Speaker:

Sarah Tetlow is an author and a seasoned productivity strategist, consultant, and international speaker specializing in helping overwhelmed professionals. Sarah is dedicated to helping her clients reclaim lost time and revenue by controlling distractions, identifying and focusing on priorities, and developing effective systems and processes.

Sarah is also the creator of the ARTT® Email Productivity method. The ARTT® method has helped hundreds of professionals gain control of their email, mitigate using email as a distraction, effectively track important communications, and reduce stress and anxiety. It helps email users understand their human habits connected to the technology to effectively organize their inbox.

Sarah's unwavering commitment to focused work, combined with her distinctive and empathetic coaching approach, fosters a collaborative partnership with her clients that inspires profound learning and transformative behavioral changes.

After Hours (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

Early bird discount ends Thursday, December 3. Online registration closes on Sunday, December 6.

Registration coming soon!

No Luncheon This Month (Thursday, December 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Your WBO Board is enjoying a break for the Holidays.

We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year!