7th Annual IMPACT Leadership Conference

A New Format. A New Energy. The Same IMPACT.

This year, the IMPACT Leadership Conference is charging forward with a bold new format designed to spark more connection, energy, and engagement.

Instead of multiple breakout rooms, attendees will come together in one dynamic space — sharing ideas, inspiration, and conversation as a united audience. The day kicks off with our keynote speaker, setting the tone for growth and innovation, followed by a series of fast-paced, 30-minute breakout sessions featuring local leaders and industry experts. Each session is designed to deliver quick, actionable insights — keeping the energy high and the ideas flowing. You’ll leave the event inspired, informed, and ready to lead with purpose.

More collaboration. More interaction. More IMPACT.

Keynote Speaker

Violet Rainwater, MBA
CEO and Founder, The Rainmaker’s Way

Born into survival mode and wired for fear, Violet spent decades succeeding on the outside while silently unraveling within. Her story is raw. Her message is real. And her mission? To help others break free from the hidden patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of anxiety, and burnout. Through storytelling that strikes the heart and neuroscience that rewires the mind, Violet empowers audiences to take back the remote and choose a new frequency, one of vitality, joy, and emotional freedom. In this groundbreaking talk, Elevate to Dominate, she sheds light on a universal problem that’s more prevalent than ever and offers an innovative and revolutionary approach to thriving amidst adversity and change. Drawing from her own transformative experience, Violet shares her story to inspire others, guiding them toward resilience, self-actualization, and success.

What is IMPACT Leadership Conference?

The Chamber is taking the next steps to ensure that there are opportunities to participate in quality leadership and workforce training for business owners and employees in the Central Valley. The IMPACT Leadership Conference provides a space for learning that focuses on workplace skills, personal growth, and community activism while cultivating business and community leaders.

IMPACT features nationally recognized keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions presented by local industry experts and community leaders.

For company leaders and executives, the conference will provide the opportunity to refresh skills and talk about the latest and greatest in leadership trends. For the creators and agents of change within a business, this conference will connect you to other entrepreneurs and changemakers, while providing insights to innovation and creative energy. For the new start-up businesses, this conference will help you spread your brand and provide a valuable networking opportunity to learn about trends and hear from potential customers. For those looking to advance their careers, there will be opportunities to meet employers from all over the Central Valley.

*All Visalia Chamber of Commerce Events are non-refundable except deemed by the Executive Board. Event tickets are transferrable.

Conference Schedule
Guiding the Flow — Emcee: Spirit Radio

8:00am–9:00am
Fuel Up & Check In
Registration | Continental Breakfast | Networking

9:05am–9:30am
Spark Session: Kickstart Your Leadership
What’s Your Blend — powered by Component Coffee

9:30am–9:40am
Power Break presented by Orangetheory Fitness Visalia

9:45am–10:45am
Keynote Address, Violet Rainwater, CEO and Founder, The Rainmaker’s Way

10:45am–11:00am
Power Break presented by Orangetheory Fitness Visalia

11:00am–11:30am
Spark Session: The Art of Delegation
Managing Projects & Empowering Your Team

11:30am–12:00pm
Spark Session: Building It While Moving
Lessons from an Entrepreneur in Action

12:00pm–1:00pm
Recharge & Connect: Lunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
AI Sales Workshop
presented by Violet Rainwater, CEO and Founder, The Rainmaker’s Way

2:00pm–2:10pm
Power Break
presented by Orangetheory Fitness Visalia

2:10pm–2:40pm
Spark Session: Ignite Collaboration
Turn Conflict into Confidence & Connection

2:40pm–2:50pm
Power Break
presented by Orangetheory Fitness Visalia

2:50pm–3:30pm
Spark Session: Sustaining the Surge
Putting IMPACT into Action

3:30pm–3:40pm
The Final Surge
Closing Remarks

3:40pm–4:30pm
Fuel the Momentum
Cocktails & Connections at Sunny Hyde Up
presented by Paragon Personnel