Key Leader Luncheon
April 29th, 2026
11:00-1:00 PM
Gallery 366 within The Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Parking:
On-site free parking lot.
When Key Leaders Work Together, We Move Everyone Forward.
After a successful Key Leader Luncheon in 2025, The Circle Community is once again gathering 25 key leaders in the Twin Cities who are:
Women entrepreneurs, executives, and/or allies who care about empowering female leadership and paying it forward with their time, strategic connections, and resources.
Join us for a strategic conversation designed to strengthen connections within women in business and share ways to strengthen women in sports as they build their businesses and careers.
Speaker Line Up
Meet The Circle Community
The Circle Community is a 501©3 nonprofit that offers grants, scholarships, and education to women in business. Sister organization, The BWC, has existed since 2009 to empower women with peer support groups, professional development, and a community of 200+ members in the Twin Cities.
Rachel Vassar & Lani Basa
Jessica Poole
As the founder of Jessica Poole Communications Collective, Jessica brings more than 15 years of experience in sports management and athletic communications to every client relationship. As one of the few woman-owned PR firms in the country, Jessica offers her expertise to a variety of clients in the sports industry and is paving the way for athletes turned entrepreneurs.
Founder & Owner, Jessica Poole C
Founder & CEODani Foxhaven Young
Archive Agency is a premier women’s sports agency, founded by former professional athletes and industry leaders, not to meet the market for women, but to move it. Dani is a former pro soccer player turned CEO, building a career at the intersection of sports, business, and brand partnerships.
2025 Annual Forum: Tickets are limited!
This beloved event welcomes women from the local Twin Cities communities who enjoy attending every year. Though to keep our connections intentional, we are limiting attendance to 200 people. Purchase your ticket today!
The Gift of Access
When you purchase your ticket you will see an option to add on a $25 donation to The Circle Community.
Through our generous partners we are able to continue providing access to scholarships, grants, and education for micro business owners, professionals investing in their own development, and women in career transition that would not otherwise be able to benefit from our services.
Our 2025 Theme
Curiosity: the desire to know, an interest leading to inquiry…
What does it mean to “get curious”?
What are the benefits of cultivating curiosity?
Our goal is to create a place where experts, enthusiasts and curious minds gather to learn from each other.
Curiosity is such a wonderful tool and we’ll explore it throughout the day.
Become a Sponsor
The Forum is a special event that supports women in business - both entrepreneurs and professionals in reaching their goals. By sponsoring this event, you'll reach not only our event attendees - but also our broader community. Join us in creating an unforgettable experience!
Sponsorships are tax-deductible
You are invited to do more for women in business with us!
Make your donation of any amount directly to The Circle Community,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit:
What happens at a Forum?
The Forum is a full day of learning, community and connection.