Women in Business Luncheon
Thursday, November 19, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CST)
Description
Join us for our Annual Women in Business Luncheon!
The Art of Saying No Without the Guilt
Saying “yes” to everything comes at a cost—your time, your energy, and your ability to lead with clarity. In this session, Melissa will share practical tools and strategies to help you set healthy boundaries, protect your priorities, and say no with confidence and professionalism.
Through real-world examples and actionable advice, you’ll learn that saying no isn’t about shutting doors—it’s about making space for the right opportunities. Walk away with the confidence to protect your well-being, lead from a place of strength, and create more room for growth.
Meet Our Speaker: Melissa McCormick
With more than 30 years of corporate leadership experience, Melissa McCormick, founder of Grace & Salt Leadership Academy, helps women in leadership build confidence, strengthen communication, and lead with intention. Having navigated her own journey to the executive table, she understands the challenges of visibility, influence, and balancing the demands of leadership.
Today, she empowers emerging leaders and seasoned executives to step out of the weeds, lead with clarity, and create meaningful impact.

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Member Registration: $35
Non-Member Registration: $45
Table of 8: $250
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Rockford, IL 61108 United States