Description

WIBA Women’s Luncheon

Where Women in Business Connect & Grow 

Held on the first Tuesday of each month, WIBA’s Women’s Luncheon brings together 150+ women and business leaders for lunch, connection, and learning. Each event features a hand-picked speaker who shares both their professional experience and personal journey, giving attendees the opportunity to truly get to know the business owner or leader behind the title.

This core event provides a consistent space for women to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities, build strong relationships, and stay engaged with Wichita’s business community.

Featured Speaker

Christina Long 

CML Collective, LLC | President/CEO of Create Campaign, Inc 

Christina Long is an entrepreneur and community-builder who is passionate about inclusive economic impact through entrepreneurship.Long is a native of Wichita, Kansas; Wichita State University graduate and owner of CML Collective, LLC, a strategic communications and design firmshe founded in 2013. She is also the Founding President/CEO of Create Campaign, Inc., a tax-exempt, business development nonprofit she established in 2015 to help urban entrepreneurs in the Midwest to launch, innovate and grow. 

Long serves on the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors and its Honors Night Committee, serves as an advisor for the Center for Public Policy and Management at Wichita State University and leads Network Kansas’ Wichita Urban Entrepreneurship Community. Her numerous honors include being named among 50 Kansans Who You Should Know by Ingram’s Magazine and earning the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Exceptional Young Leader Award, among other accolades. 

Long is married to Jonathan, Senior Vice President of Community Development for the Tulsa Regional Chamber, and the couple has three brilliant children, Amarah, Malcolm and Jordyn and their first grandchild, Riley

What to Expect

• A featured guest speaker
• Lunch and networking
• Connection with fellow WIBA members and guests
• Topics focused on leadership, business, and professional development
• A welcoming, professional environment

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, May 5th 
• Time: 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Ninth Floor Club + Venue
  100 N Broadway St., Suite 900, Wichita, KS 67202

Registration & Pricing

• Members: $25
• Non-Members: $50
• Advance registration encouraged

Guests may attend up to two core WIBA events at no cost.

Who Should Attend

• Women business owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Corporate professionals
• Nonprofit leaders
• Community leaders

Why Attend

The Women’s Luncheon is one of WIBA’s most well-attended programs. Participants benefit from:

• Learning from experienced local leaders
• Expanding professional networks
• Gaining practical tools and perspective
• Staying connected to the business community
• Building long-term relationships

We look forward to welcoming you to this month’s Women’s Luncheon and continuing to support women in business across our community.