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Power of Women Presented by TowneBank

Friday, March 27, 2026 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (EDT)

Description

6th Annual Power of Women Keynote Luncheon

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Ford’s Colony Country Club

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Council (WBC) invite you to the 6th Annual Power of Women Keynote Luncheon. This signature event brings together professionals from diverse occupations to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through networking, leadership development, and peer-to-peer engagement.

The Legacy of the Power of Women

Each year, our keynote address is delivered by an accomplished female leader who has demonstrated exceptional resilience and success. While this year’s speaker This year's speaker is Head Coach of the William & Mary Women's Basketball team, Erin Davis Dickerson.

Coach E joins an esteemed roster of past keynote speakers, including:

Dr. Katherine Rowe, President of the College of William & Mary
Ms. Christy Coleman, Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Ms. Connie Matthews Harshaw, President of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation
Dr. Amber Price, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at Sentara Health

The Experience: Networking & Mentorship

The Power of Women Luncheon is a premier opportunity for the Greater Williamsburg business community to connect and grow.

Professional Growth: Gain valuable insights and inspiration to enhance your leadership skills and professional journey.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with influential women and community leaders in an environment designed to foster authentic engagement.
Inspiring Future Leaders: A core mission of the WBC is to mentor the next generation. We are proud to host students from local high schools, colleges, and the Girl Scouts to demonstrate that their potential is limitless.

About the Speaker:

Erin Davis Dickerson

Head Coach, William & Mary Women's Basketball

Erin Dickerson Davis heads into her fourth season at William & Mary following a monumental 2024-25 campaign that saw the Tribe win its first CAA title in basketball in school history. She was named the sixth Division I head coach in Tribe women’s basketball history on April 12, 2022.

The 2024-25 season will not be forgotten by W&M alumni and fans, near and far, as the Tribe won its first CAA title in school history under Davis' guidance. The championship ended W&M's drought as the only original Division I member to have never made an NCAA Tournament appearance in men's or women's basketball. Davis and the Tribe entered the CAA tournament as the No. 9 seed and became the lowest seed to ever make the CAA title game, let alone win it. W&M beat Campbell 66-63 in the final to achieve history, knocking off top-seed N.C. A&T along the way in the quarterfinals, the program's first ever win over the No. 1 seed in postseason play.

The magical run for Davis and the Tribe didn't stop there, beating High Point in the NCAA First Four in Austin, Texas for the school's first ever NCAA Tournament win. The 2024-25 squad posted the most assists and field goals made in program history under her leadership.

National attention came with the historic run as the Tribe played its first three nationally televised games in program history, while also playing a program-record 12 games on linear television throughout the season. Bella Nascimento earned CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors and was an All-CAA Second Team selection under Davis' tutelage. Davis became the first coach in program history to have won 15-plus games in each of her first three seasons.

Davis has a master’s degree in sports industry management from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in learning and organizational change from Northwestern University. While at Northwestern, she was a four-year scholarship athlete and letter winner in women’s basketball. She was team captain for all four years.

A Chicago native, Davis and her husband, Thomas, are the parents of daughter, Lyla.

Our Valued Sponsors

We are honored to partner with organizations dedicated to the empowerment and professional development of women in our region.

Presenting Sponsor: TowneBank
Gold Sponsors: Principle Advantage Government Relations Group and Visit Williamsburg

Registration & Table Reservations

Take advantage of early bird pricing before it's too late.

Member Ticket: $50
Prospective Member Ticket: $70
Member Table of Eight: $550 ($475 Early Bird - Book by Jan 24th)
Prospective Member Table of Eight: $700 ($600 Early Bird- Book by Jan 24th)
- Table reservations include business recognition.
Sponsor a Student: $50 Support our future leaders by sponsoring a ticket for a local high school or college student. These can be directed to a specific student or contributed to our student pool.

Luncheon Menu

Please select your entree during the registration process:

Choice of:

Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast: Served with a loaded baked potato, zucchini, and summer squash.
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken: Chopped hearts of Romaine, garlic and olive oil croutons, Grana Padano cheese, and classic Caesar dressing.
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque: French Brie, Gruyere, and Cheddar grilled between Challah bread, served with a cup of creamy tomato bisque.

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake on Lemon Pound Cake with whipped cream.