Photos: A record crowd for Goshen’s International Women’s Day Luncheon

GOSHEN, Ind. — A packed room at Bread & Chocolate on Thursday was a clear sign that the spirit of giving runs deep in Goshen during the city’s International Women’s Day Luncheon.

More than 150 community leaders, professionals and residents attended the city’s third annual International Women’s Day Luncheon.

The event took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 inside the Old Bag Factory.

International Women’s Day Luncheon highlights mentorship and service

The City of Goshen Community Relations Commission hosted the luncheon. The Goshen Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Network partnered with the city on the event.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” emphasized leadership through mentorship, generosity and shared opportunity. Mayor Gina Leichty welcomed attendees and thanked the many women strengthening Goshen’s civic and professional life.

Guest presenters included:

• Kari Tarman, director of Hesburgh Women of Impact at the University of Notre Dame
• Giselle Hernandez, broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana Real Estate
• Megan Hessl, trust and investment administrator at Everence Financial
• Tami Hicks, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County

Each speaker described mentors and experiences that shaped their leadership. They encouraged others to invest time, knowledge and opportunity in future leaders.

City officials credited the event’s record turnout to community support and collaboration with the Women in Business Network.

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City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon

City of Goshen Third Annual Women’s Day Luncheon