RANDOLPH, VT – On Saturday, September 27, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will host this year’s annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference (WEOC) to bring Vermonters together to learn, network, and build economic opportunity. The conference will include interactive workshops on growing economic opportunity, cultivating new audiences, and improving skills.    

The Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference was created by Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle and has been a Vermont tradition for decades. Senator Welch and his wife, Margaret Cheney, are pleased to continue this tradition of bringing Vermonters together to learn, network, and build economic opportunity for Vermonters.  This event is held in partnership with the Vermont Women’s Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation.  

The full schedule of events and keynote speaker will be announced in the coming weeks. 

To receive updates on the conference details, registration, and other information, fill out the form here.  

Logistical details follow: 

Event: The 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, hosted by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Margaret Cheney 

Who: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.); additional guests and speakers to be announced 

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025  

Location: Vermont State University-Randolph, 124 Admin Dr, Randolph Center, VT 05061  

Questions and Accommodations: Please email weoc@welch.senate.gov or call 802-863-2525 with any questions 

Media RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to Elisabeth_St.Onge@welch.senate.gov. 

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