CAVE CITY — Barren Inc. will host its inaugural LeadHER Forward Summit on Aug. 13, bringing together women from across South Central Kentucky for a day of leadership development, networking and professional growth.

The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cave City Tourism and Convention Center, is the first of its kind for the chamber organization and is designed for female business owners, professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders.

Attendees will participate in leadership sessions, networking opportunities, a marketplace featuring local vendors and discussions with women leaders from the region.

The summit will conclude with a keynote address from a nationally recognized Emmy Award-winning speaker, whose identity has not yet been announced.

General admission is $50, while VIP tickets are $75. The event is open exclusively to Barren Inc. members, and seating is limited.

Registration is now open through Barren Inc.