2027 WE Power Food Empowerment Conference

Building a food business takes resilience. You don't have to do it alone.

Join women food entrepreneurs from across North Carolina for a day of connection, education, inspiration, and community. Whether you're navigating challenges, adapting to change, or figuring out what's next for your business, this conference is designed to help you build connections, discover new possibilities, and move forward with confidence.

Your business has a story. Your resilience is part of it. Take a moment to step away, connect, and recharge.

Running a food business takes more than passion.

It takes grit when things don't go as planned. Creativity when resources are limited. Courage to make difficult decisions. And resilience to keep moving forward—even when the path looks different than you imagined.

Maybe you're navigating rising costs, rebuilding after a setback, exploring a new direction, or simply trying to balance the demands of running a business with everything else life asks of you.

Whatever season you're in, you deserve a community that understands.

At WE Power Food's Empowerment Conference, we'll come together to celebrate the resilience of women in food, learn from one another's experiences, and strengthen the relationships that help our businesses and communities thrive.

Because resilience isn't about doing it all alone. It's about learning, adapting, connecting, and finding the strength to keep growing.

A day designed for you and your business

COMMUNITY

Build meaningful relationships with women who understand the realities of running a food business. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and grow your network - you don’t have to do it all alone.

RESOURCEFULNESS

Discover practical insights, resources, and perspectives to help you navigate challenges, adapt to change, and make informed decisions about your business.

RESILIENCE

Hear stories of perseverance, pivots, lessons learned, and unexpected opportunities. Leave reminded that setbacks don't define your journey—and that your next chapter is still yours to shape.

GROWTH

Return to your business with fresh ideas, renewed perspective, and connections that can continue to support you long after the conference ends.

Resilience looks different for every woman.

Sometimes resilience means rebuilding after a major setback. Sometimes it means changing your business model, asking for help, or taking a chance on something new.

And sometimes it simply means getting up tomorrow and trying again.

This year, we're celebrating the women who keep showing up, finding new ways forward, and making a difference in North Carolina's food economy.

Your story matters. Your experience has value. And someone else may need to hear it. Share your own story or nominate someone whose journey you believe embodies resilience.

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Make room for your next chapter.

You spend so much time showing up for your customers, your business, and the people who depend on you. Take a day to invest in yourself, your growth, and the community around you.

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration as we celebrate the resilience of women food entrepreneurs across North Carolina.

WE Power Food Women’s Empowerment Conference

Date: March 15, 2027

Location: WNC Agricultural Center, Boone Building, Fletcher. NC

Theme: Resilience

Your next connection could change what's possible for your business.

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We look forward to welcoming you!

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