Women of Excellence Educational Networking Meet Up

Event description

Kick off the new year with a powerful LinkedIn training designed specifically for women in business. Join Paige Wiscombe, Idaho Women’s Business Center Director at Business Impact NW, and Susan Beard, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Northwest Nazarene University, for an engaging, practical workshop on elevating your LinkedIn presence to attract opportunities, strengthen your brand, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, strengthen your leadership presence, or make LinkedIn feel less overwhelming and more strategic, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to show up intentionally online.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• How To’s for a high-impact LinkedIn profile including info on how to optimize your headshot, banner, headline, About section, and skills so your profile reflects your expertise and attracts the right audience.
• A clear framework for using LinkedIn as a business growth tool
• Understand how to leverage consistency, content, and engagement to build trust and visibility—not just connections.
• Learn step-by-step how to use LinkedIn search filters to find ideal partners, clients, and collaborators—and connect authentically without spamming.
• Tools & templates to strengthen your online presence

This Women of Excellence session is perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, and anyone wanting their LinkedIn presence to truly work for them in 2026.

Come ready to learn, connect, and elevate your digital influence.

 Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
 Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am MST
 Location: Northwest Nazarene University, Thomas Science Building, Jackson Room #138, 603 E Dewey Ave, Nampa, ID 83646
 Secure Your Spot!  Registration is required (free to attend, Breakfast & Coffee will be served): https://airtable.com/appX8AzeMeEx8s0WP/shrOIaz9GP9Yn9iaV

About the Speakers:

Susan Beard, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Northwest Nazarene University
Susan Beard is the Director of Partnerships & Business Development through the Center for Professional Development at Northwest Nazarene University. The Center for Professional Development offers both team and online training specifically geared toward the business community. In addition, Susan is working closely with NNU’s new 92 credit Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Susan is an active member of the community participating in women’s networking, Chambers of Commerce, and local non-profits.  She thrives when she helps others connect!

Paige Wiscombe, Idaho Women’s Business Center Director at Business Impact NW
Paige Wiscombe is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business ownership, event and marketing management, and program coordination. As the former Project Coordinator at the Idaho APEX Accelerator and the Events and Marketing Director at Idaho Connect, she built organizational brands and successfully managed grants and large-scale events. Now serving as the State Director of the Idaho Women’s Business Center, Paige specializes in helping startups and small businesses with strategic planning, financials, and navigating business transactions, while also advocating for community building and inclusivity through her nonprofit work with organizations like the Culture for Change Foundation and Gr8ter. Paige is an Idaho native and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Boise State University.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, staying active, and exploring the outdoors with her family and two dogs.