4th Annual Women’s Business Forum

October 22 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

4th Annual Women’s Business Forum

Presented By The Smyrna Business Association

October 22nd, 8:30am – 2pm

8:30 check in and arrival begins, program start 9am.

Hotel Indigo Atlanta – Vinings

2857 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

Tickets are $70 for SBA sponsors & members, and $75 for non-members.

Tickets include breakfast, lunch, swag bags from our sponsors and exhibitors, and the opportunity to win door prizes!

A special thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes – each attendee will go home with dessert!

Sponsor and Exhibitor spots are sold out.

This year’s Forum will include 3 fabulous speakers:

Closing Speaker

Allison Giddens

Co-President at Win-Tech, a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business manufacturer.

Topic: “Not the Plan, Still the Boss.”

How I Fought Imposter Syndrome, Paid My Dues, and Still Don’t Know What EBITDA Means

Allison Krache Giddens is the co-owner, CIO, and COO of aerospace manufacturer Win-Tech, where she rose from assistant to executive over nearly two decades, leading operations while her partner oversees sales and production. A passionate advocate for small business and community service, Allison holds multiple degrees and certifications, serves on national industry boards, leads nonprofit and civic efforts, and has earned numerous awards recognizing her leadership and impact.

Afternoon Speaker

Joyette Holmes Board Member

Joyette Holmes

Vice Chair of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles

‘Breaking Barriers and Building Justice: Leadership, Service, and Community in Law and Beyond.’

Trailblazer. Leader. History-maker.

From Public Defender to Parole Board Chair, Joyette Holmes has broken barriers as the first female and African American to serve as Cobb County’s Chief Magistrate and District Attorney.

Joyette Holmes has been elected Chair of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for FY 2026. Appointed by Gov. Kemp in 2024, she now also serves on the Board of the Department of Community Supervision.

Breakfast Speaker

Cherie Caldwell's Speaker Profile @ Sessionize

Cherie Caldwell

Transformative Leadership: Coaching, Culture, and Driving Change.
Discover how to lead with impact by fostering inclusivity, building resilient teams, and creating workplaces where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Cherie Caldwell is an executive and diversity thought leader with over two decades of experience in Human Resources, working with Fortune 100 corporations and start-ups. She has held leadership roles at prominent companies like Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and Comcast NBCUniversal. She has experience in diverse industries such as travel, retail, technology, food and beverage manufacturing, financial services, and energy marketing and trading.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

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This year’s Forum will benefit The Healing Closet

Attendees are invited to bring ONE warm sweater (or similar item), or a bag of toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, hair products) to donate to women in recovery in our community.

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October 22

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Women in Business

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