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Vend Raleigh’s Annual Illuminate Conference

Illuminate is the annual conference for female entrepreneurs in the Triangle to connect, collaborate, create and grow their businesses. The Illuminate conference brings Raleigh business women together to grow personally and professionally via networking and carefully crafted topical sessions.

The 2019 Illuminate theme is “Level Up: Building a Better Business” and the planning committee is working tirelessly to produce the best conference yet.

Attendees can expect to explore, identify, create, and share business stories intended to positively influence bottom lines. Entrepreneurs at every stage, across a variety of business models and industries will walk away with new, actionable strategies to help them start focusing on your business rather than working in it.

Ready to level up your business? #WeIlluminate2019

Vend Raleigh Directory members will enjoy discounts and presales.

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Illuminate exists to build your business knowledge and confidence so you can set the business world on fire! Whether you are a start-up, existing or expanding business, there are high-quality workshops that will deliver business-changing messages for you.

“Illuminate was such a game-changer for me! I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to make the financial obligation or be able to find a sitter in order to attend. But things worked out and I knew that it was destined for me to go. My biggest takeaway was to have confidence in who I was and what I offer. I learned to break those barriers of fear, believe in my service and in my capabilities and just get out there! I had an amazing time and had the opportunity to meet some amazing ladies!”

- Kristie McCollum

KM Event Design Co.

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Vend Raleigh’s Annual Illuminate Conference

Grand Sponsors

Lounge Sponsor

Digital “Swag Bag” Sponsor

Session Sponsors

Illuminate Partners

Table Sponsors

Supported Non-Profit

Official Illuminate Photographer

Committee