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October SWSB MEETING CANCELED

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Our next gathering was scheduled for October 23, 2025.  The meeting is usualy will be held at Vienna Coffee Company In Maryville.  212 College Street.  However, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.

All meetings start promptly at 12:00, so come a little early to get checked in, grab lunch, and find a seat! $5+ membership donations for charity accepted at the door. 

We meet every other month. Please sign up for the meeting/lunch using the form to the right. 

Filling out the form at the right will ensure that we have a lunch and space for you.

Next meetings:

 TENTATIVE 12/11/2025.

Our Speaker for August 2025

Katie Francis

Katie Francis is a Communication Strategist with over two decades of experience practicing in
science and engineering and a lifelong passion for writing. She founded KF Consulting Services
in 2024 to help professionals strategically manage their project deliverables, from grants and
proposals to final reports and documentation. As a ghostwriter, Katie also helps entrepreneurs
write and publish books that establish their authority and open new careers opportunities.

 

Our Special Charitable Donation Recipient for August 2025

Joy Of Dawn

Our Purpose

At Joy of Dawn, we believe that no one should have to choose between their health and their financial stability. We understand the financial burden medical treatment can place on patients and families, especially when it affects their ability to work. With our support, patients can find hope in the midst of their health challenges. They will find joy in the dawn of each day.

Vermillion Law attorney Leigh Cowden, Esq.

Our Sponsor for August 2025

Leigh Cowden

Leigh is a USAF Veteran, wife, mother and attorney, licensed in Tennessee, Florida, & New York. She’s been practicing law since 2007 and has over 30 years of business experience in several industries, including aviation, medical devices, insurance, securities and financial planning, hospitality, transportation logistics, university education, publishing, real estate investing, and both litigation and transactional legal practice. She’s lived in East Tennessee since 2018, and before that she lived in France for 8 1/2 years. Florida was her home for many years as well, along with California, New York, Idaho, Mississippi, and North Carolina. She’s been married to her husband Craig for over 20 years and has 5 children and 10 grandchildren. She’s a big animal lover and a tennis fanatic. Today, she splits her time between Tennessee and Florida, with offices in both states.

 

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SWSB: WHO WE ARE

Smart Women, Smart Business (SWSB) is a business networking group for women only, meeting in Blount County, Tennessee on a bi-monthly basis. Our mission is to support women in business through educational presentations by industry experts, focus group discussions, and networking connections. We highlight and gather donations for a different, local non-profit organization at each meeting, and actively gather input and participation ideas from our members.

For 2025 all meetings (except December) will be held at Vienna Coffee Company, in the upstairs conference room,  in Maryville, TN.  212 College St.

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our lunch meetings, please contact Cheyanne Marston at: ccm@ccmarstonandcompany.com

 We’re excited about SWSB and the plans we have for 2025 and onward.  Please join us!

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