You’re invited to the CRC’s International Women’s Day Luncheon 2025

The City of Goshen Community Relations Commission invites you to a special luncheon in honor of International Women’s Day 2025. This event will bring together women from across the community to celebrate achievements, foster connections, and inspire action. Speakers will share their personal or professional journeys in overcoming obstacles—whether in life, work, relationships, or beyond using the presentation style of Pecha Kucha, which is Japanese for “chit chat.”

Event details

When:

• Friday, March 7, 2025
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:

• Bread & Chocolate, 1100 Chicago Ave., Goshen

“Creating opportunities like this luncheon encourages a spirit of engagement, which leads to a stronger and more connected community.”

Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty

How to buy tickets

• $45 per person (includes a catered lunch from Bread & Chocolate)
• Advance purchase required – secure your spot today!

Purchase tickets now by clicking HERE

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, community, and celebration!

Who will be speaking this year?

The city is finalizing the speakers list and will announce the line up later this month. See a slide show and listing of 2024 International Women’s Day speakers below

A unique presentation style: Pecha Kucha

This year’s event will feature Pecha Kucha-style presentations, a fast-paced and engaging storytelling format designed to keep audiences captivated. Speakers will present using 20 slides, with each slide advancing every 20 seconds, making for dynamic and inspiring talks that highlight this year’s theme of women breaking barriers,

This year’s theme: Breaking Barriers

Speakers will share their personal or professional journeys in overcoming obstacles—whether in life, work, relationships, or beyond.

How to become an event sponsor

Our community partners are an essential part of conducting the International Women’s Day luncheon through their sponsorships. Here’s what you can expect if you or your company wishes to support this important event:

• PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ($1,000): Includes eight (8) tickets, recognition on the City’s social media channels, logo in the program and pre-presentation slide show and verbal recognition
• GOLD SPONSORSHIP ($500): Includes four (6) tickets, recognition on City of Goshen social media channels, a logo in the program and pre-presentation slide show, along with verbal recognition.
• SILVER SPONSORSHIP ($250): Includes four (4) tickets, recognition on City of Goshen social media channels, a logo in the program and pre-presentation slide show, along with verbal recognition.