The Reason My Team and I should attend the 13th Annual Women's Business Summit

Subject Line: Request to Attend the 13th Annual Women's Business Summit

Dear [Boss's Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity that I believe would greatly benefit both myself and our team at [Company Name]. It's the 13th Annual Women's Business Summit, scheduled to take place on October 24th, 2024, at The Lodge at Deadwood from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT.

This full-day conference is centered around the theme of "Grit and Gratitude" and offers invaluable professional development experiences, featuring keynote speaker Rana DeBoer from Volt Strategy. The event includes workshops on resilience, gratitude, and navigating business challenges, as well as a business showcase, the graduation of the Women in Leadership 2024 class, and a panel discussion with U.S. SBA Resource Partners on tapping into new business opportunities.

Here are a few compelling reasons why I believe it is essential for our team to attend this summit:

1. Skill Enhancement: The summit will enhance our skills in emotional intelligence, resilience, and business strategy, crucial for thriving in the entrepreneur and intrapreneur environment.

2. Accountability and Initiative: The sessions on resilience and "Living Vibrant" will help us foster a workplace culture that encourages accountability, initiative, and mental well-being.

3. Culture Improvement: The session on gratitude and aligning actions with core values will offer insights to strengthen our workplace culture and improve engagement and productivity.

4. Networking and Collaboration: The summit provides an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and form valuable relationships that can benefit our team and company in the long term.

5. Supporting Women-Owned Businesses: The event's focus on celebrating and supporting women-owned businesses aligns with our company’s values of promoting diversity and equality.

6. Personal and Team Growth: Attending this summit will contribute to our individual growth and enhance our team’s performance and cohesion.

I understand the importance of balancing our work commitments and assure you that I will plan my attendance in a way that minimizes any disruption to our ongoing projects. Additionally, I am committed to sharing the knowledge and insights gained from the summit with the team upon my return.

I kindly request your approval for myself and our team to attend the 13th Annual Women's Business Summit. The early bird rate is $150 per ticket and offers excellent value considering the high-quality content and networking opportunities this event provides. There is also an option to purchase a table of 8 for $1150.

Thank you for considering this request. I am more than willing to discuss any further details or address any concerns you may have. Your support in allowing us to participate in this summit will undoubtedly contribute to our professional development and benefit our team’s growth.

Looking forward to your positive response.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Contact Information]