Chamber to Host Women’s Leadership Alliance Annual Celebration Dec. 1
November 10, 2026
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will host the Women's Leadership Alliance Annual Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Atrium at the West Alabama Workforce and Community Development Center.
The event will bring together women from across West Alabama for an afternoon of professional development, leadership discussions and networking opportunities.
Charli Matthews Carruth, Chair of the Women's Leadership Alliance, will provide opening remarks, followed by keynote speaker Carrie Williams, a Tuscaloosa native, entrepreneur and best-selling author. Williams will present "The Phoenix Effect: Why Voluntarily Choosing the Hard is the Answer," focusing on how embracing challenges can lead to meaningful personal and professional growth.
The event will also feature a Women in Business panel with Heather Falls, founder of GROW & Flourish Co.; Jac Mixon, a talent development professional; and Whitni Molden, founder of Molden Media. The panel will explore leadership, professional growth and the experiences of women in business.
Dawn Gagye, Certified AI Consultant and founder of Tracer Strategic Marketing, will present "How to Use AI Practically While Protecting Your Human Voice." Her presentation will focus on practical ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into business while maintaining authenticity and personal expertise.
The celebration will conclude with roundtable discussions and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect, share experiences and build relationships with other women in the community.
The event will begin with a meet and greet and lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at noon.
To register, visit westalabamachamber.com/events.
For more information, contact alicia@westalabamachamber.com.