Well-known financial innovation accelerator, Nicole Sherman, also regarded as a brilliant change agent with unwavering positive force, will keynote the 2024 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber announced today. Sherman currently serves as president & CEO of Riverview Bancorporation and Riverview Bank in Washington State.
“Nicole Sherman brings an extraordinary depth of experience and insight from her decades of executive leadership,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “We are eager to hear her invaluable expertise as she inspires and empowers our business community to embrace innovative strategies for the future and be true to yourself.”
The 48th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon will be held on November 15, 2024, at the Grand America Hotel. The conference is the primary fundraiser for the Women’s Business Center of Utah, and features inspirational speakers, valuable business insights and networking opportunities, as well as recognizes the accomplishments of those helping to make a difference in our community.
This year’s conference is sponsored by Enbridge and WCF Insurance. Wells Fargo is sponsoring the ATHENA Awards Luncheon. BW Productions is the Event Sponsor and the Gift Sponsor is the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation. CHG Healthcare, JP Morgan Chase, Mountain America Credit Union, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Select Health are breakout sponsors. The supporting sponsors are America First Credit Union, Boeing Company, CBRE, Deseret Digital Media, Intermountain Health, O.C. Tanner Company, Rio Tinto Kennecott, Rocky Mountain Power, Salt Lake City Corp., Salt Lake County, Staker Parson Materials & Construction, The Larry H. Miller Company, University of Utah, Utah Transit Authority, Visit Salt Lake – The Convention and Visitors Bureau, Western Governors University and Zions Bank. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and added weekly until sold out.
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This authentic, inspiring and courageous keynote is transformative and delves deep into the power of embracing one’s true self in leadership and in life. With genuine warmth and relatability, you’ll be moved to let go of prior programming and fixed beliefs and embrace an even higher level of self-acceptance to propel you from intention into action! With a perfect blend of humor and insightful anecdotes, we’ll engage in discussion and challenging introspection that will highlight the positive impact that being true to yourself has on personal fulfillment and overall well-being. This powerful journey together is one that will raise up the daring, confident, clear and authentic you. THIS is Your Now!
ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Nicole Sherman is well-known as a catalyst for financial innovation and regarded as a brilliant change agent and unwavering positive force in the industry. She is a “leader builder” throughout organizations and does so by her actions, work ethic, high standards and dedicated coaching and mentoring of others. As a visionary and an architect of momentum, Sherman leverages past accomplishments to fuel future innovation. Her “live on purpose, lead with intention” philosophy and dedication inspire others to see their greatness and bring that level of engagement every single day.
Sherman brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience and currently serves as President & CEO of Riverview Bancorporation and Riverview Bank in Washington State. She is proud to have been born and raised in the great state of Utah and spent the first fifteen years of her career at Zions Bank.
Known for her paramount presentation style, Sherman has a unique ability to connect with audiences of all sizes on a deep and personal level. She has become a renowned keynote speaker and has a genuine ability to inspire, motivate, and transform individuals and organizations alike. Last year, Sherman was named “Instructor of the Year” at University of Washington, Foster School of Business for Pacific Coast Graduate Banking School (PCBS). Her captivating storytelling, wit and powerful insights have earned her a reputation as a highly sought-after speaker, leaving audiences inspired and feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.
