March SHE Seminar 2026
✨SHE March Seminar: Women Who Served, Women Who Lead✨
Join SHE for an inspiring and powerful March Seminar featuring a panel of female veterans who have bravely served our country and now lead as small business owners right here in our community. These incredible women will share their personal journeys—from life in the military to life as entrepreneurs—highlighting leadership, resilience, sacrifice, and the skills that carried them from service to success. Attendees will gain insight into overcoming challenges, building confidence, and leading with purpose, both in uniform and beyond. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories of strength, service, and entrepreneurship while connecting with other women who value growth, leadership, and community.
Panelists:
Joy Crowder
Joy Crowder is a retired U.S. Army Major who served 21 years in leadership and human resources roles, including a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Drawing on her military leadership experience, she is now the owner of The Sprouting Root, a juice and salad bar that opened in January 2025. Joy is currently working toward expanding her business with plans to develop a permanent location where her vision can continue to grow.
Julie Smith
Julie Smith is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant with 24 years of active-duty service and is now a Senior Business Consultant with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. She previously owned and operated Mrs. J’s Cheesecake, a beloved local business recognized as Best in Sumter in 2023. Julie is passionate about workforce development, veteran transition, and helping businesses and communities thrive across South Carolina.
Moderator:
Erika Williams, Sumter Economic Development Board
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September SHE Seminar
Join us for our next SHE: See Her Empowered breakfast seminar as we welcome Shelly Lundberg, a local CPA, military wife, working mom, and successful business owner. Shelly will share her powerful personal journey of overcoming adversity while balancing the demands of family, career, and entrepreneurship. Through her story, she'll offer insight into the resilience it takes to thrive—and she'll weave in practical financial wisdom every woman can use. Don’t miss this inspiring and empowering morning designed to uplift and connect women in our community!
SHE Shines
SHE Shines: Empower, Elevate, Evolve Presented by SAFE Federal Credit Union and Prisma Health - Women’s Leadership Symposium Join us for an unforgettable day designed to ignite your leadership potential, nourish your well-being, and expand your circle of influence. SHE Shines is more than a conference—it’s a full-circle experience where women come together to grow, connect, and shine. With inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, wellness experiences, and real talk from women who lead, this is your invitation to elevate your journey and evolve into your most empowered self.