The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Women Who Lead event on March 11, drawing nearly 200 women to Trilith LIVE in Fayetteville. The gathering featured Bentina Terry, President and CEO of Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc., as the keynote speaker.
The event brought together business executives, community leaders, and entrepreneurs from sectors such as healthcare, finance, and entrepreneurship. Organizers said the goal was to inspire attendees while addressing challenges faced by women in leadership roles across Georgia.
Tasha Allen, Vice President of People and Corporate Citizenship at the Georgia Chamber, said: “Nearly two thirds of our staff are women, and we are intentional about creating an environment where they are empowered to grow, take on leadership roles, and help shape the direction of our organization. Through events like Women Who Lead, we also bring together female executives and entrepreneurs in finance, healthcare, and business to share insights, strengthen networks, and inspire the next generation of leaders. When women are supported to lead both within our organization and across Georgia’s business community, it strengthens our workforce, our economy, and our future.”
Bentina Terry addressed attendees by saying: “Right now the world needs leaders who see further, who act courageously, and lift others up. The future will be shaped by leaders who use curiosity to create strategy, to combine with courage. And when women lead with courage, curiosity, authenticity, and empathy we transform companies; we transform cultures; and we create impact.”
Panel discussions covered topics including wellness led by Anna Threadcraft from Delta Air Lines; finance featuring Allison Dukes from Invesco among others; healthcare moderated by Caylee Noggle from Georgia Hospital Association; as well as entrepreneurship sessions moderated by Sucheta Kamath from ExQ.
Founded in 1911 with incorporation following in 1915, the Georgia Chamber is described as the state’s largest business advocacy group representing tens of thousands of members statewide.
