REAL TALK | Keep it real. Make it matter.

The IMPACT Leadership Conference is bringing a fresh perspective to leadership with the theme for 2027: REAL TALK. Keep it real. Make it matter. Centered on honest conversations, meaningful connections, and ideas that inspire action, this year’s experience is designed to challenge perspectives and empower leaders to make a lasting impact.

Through engaging speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and actionable insights from local leaders and industry experts, attendees will explore the real challenges, lessons, and opportunities that shape leadership. It’s more than inspiration—it’s about having the conversations that matter, embracing authentic leadership, and turning real talk into real impact.

SAVE THE DATE - IMPACT WILL BE BACK IN SPRING 2027

The IMPACT Leadership Conference is designed to create meaningful opportunities for leadership development and workforce growth across the Central Valley. Hosted by the Chamber, this conference brings together business owners, professionals, and community leaders for a day focused on workplace skills, personal growth, and community impact.
IMPACT features nationally recognized keynote speakers alongside dynamic breakout sessions led by local industry experts and community leaders—delivering practical insights and real-world strategies.
Whether you’re leading a company, building a business, or growing your career, IMPACT offers something for you:
- For executives and business leaders: Refresh your leadership approach and explore current trends shaping today’s workforce.
- For innovators and changemakers: Connect with like-minded professionals and gain fresh ideas to drive creativity and growth.
- For entrepreneurs and startups: Build your brand, expand your network, and learn directly from industry and community leaders.
- For emerging professionals: Discover new opportunities, connect with employers, and take the next step in your career.

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

2026 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.

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