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November 2 - 4, 2026
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Peer Circles

What are Peer Circles?

Peer Circles are a monthly virtual extension of the C-Store Women community—designed to keep the momentum going between in-person events. Each session brings together attendees for a focused mix of practical learning and peer discussion, creating space to share real challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from others in the industry. Open to all past and present participants, Peer Circles are intentionally flexible and easy to join—making it simple to stay connected, continue developing, and be part of an active, engaged network year-round.

What to Expect from the Peer Circles

  • One session per month, optional for all CSW attendees
  • Led by CSW members, content partners, and speakers — with coordination support from Informa
  • Mix of presentation-style content and interactive breakout discussion
  • Topics recommended by CSW members
  • Session content contributed to the CSP editorial team for broader use
  • Facilitators will include a mix of community volunteers and invited speakers — no experience required to lead

What Peer Circles Unlock

Greater accessibility, consistent engagement, lower friction, a scalable community

Topic Areas

  • Finance: Four-part series
  • Data & Excel analysis
  • AI tutorials
  • Storytelling with data
  • Cross-functional industry knowledge
  • Career growth & leadership styles
  • Negotiating / asking for a raise
  • How to be a good mentor or teacher
  • Building your network
  • Digital communication that gets results
  • Burnout, boundaries & time management
  • Work-life balance
  • Difficult conversations
CSW Peer Circles

Peer Circle Sessions

Do you have a Peer Circle speaker recommendation?

Please reach out to Rachel Gignac at rachel.gignac@informa.com

Public Speaking: Building Confidence, Delivering Impact

Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST
Host: Josie Johnson, Operations Manager, 36Lyn and Melissa Vonder Haar, Vice President of Commercial Strategy, iSee Store Innovations

Career Growth and Work/Life Balance

Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST
Host: Jessica Williams, Founder and CEO, Food Forward Thinking

AI Across Industries Series: "But Where Do I Start?"

Host: Lisa Ham, Director of Strategic Sourcing US CPG/OTC, McKesson
Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST

AI Across Industries Series: "Can AI Help Me Get My Life Together"

Host: Lisa Ham, Director of Strategic Sourcing US CPG/OTC, McKesson
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST

AI Across Industries Series: "Stop Doing That Manually"

Host: Lisa Ham, Director of Strategic Sourcing US CPG/OTC, McKesson
Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST

AI Across Industries Series: "The Professional Upgrade"

Host: Lisa Ham, Director of Strategic Sourcing US CPG/OTC, McKesson
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST

Finance Fundamentals

Date: April 22, 2026
Host: Kim Taft, VP, DSD Revenue Growth Management at Keurig Dr Pepper

Reading the Numbers

Date: May 13, 2026
Host: Glennie Bench, President & COO of Southwest Georgia Oil Company, Inc.

Strategic Finance​

Date: June 3, 2026
Host: Abigail Cerra, Director of Marketing, Communication, and Loyalty at Chestnut