Women Mean Business: LeadHer Lunch Series - August 2025

The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce's Women Mean Business Committee is proud to present a new event series, Women Mean Business: LeadHer Lunch Series. This series is designed to connect, inspire, and empower women in business. This "power hour" style event is your opportunity to network with other professionals and hear from dynamic local leaders who are making an impact in our community. Event doors will open for 11:00AM for networking and Captain Chandra Newman will begin speaking at 11:30AM.

Meet our Speaker - Captain Chandra Newman, NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer
Captain Chandra Newman | Commanding Officer, NAS Pensacola (Read Full Bio Here)
Captain Chandra Newman, a native of Inverness, Florida, commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 2002 after earning her B.S. in Education from Troy State University, summa cum laude. She earned her wings in 2004 and later received a Master?s in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, along with executive education from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Her career includes operational assignments with HSC-26, disaster relief in Pakistan, deployments aboard multiple Navy vessels, and presidential support at Camp David. She held leadership roles as Assistant Navigator on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, Operations Officer at HSC-25 in Guam, and Executive Officer at U.S. European Command's C4 Directorate and Joint Cyber Center. As Commanding Officer of HSC-5 Nightdippers, she led global deployments supporting Operations Inherent Resolve and Sentinel, earning the 2019 Battle "E." She also served as a Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow with Raytheon and as Director of Naval Aviation's LEGACY program at CNAF Headquarters.
Captain Newman assumed command of NAS Pensacola on November 15, 2024. Her personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Navy Commendation Medals (3), among others.

Grab a friend or colleague, bring your business cards, and join us for this exciting and uplifting luncheon. You won't want to miss the chance to hear from our area's inspiring women leaders while making meaningful connections with others who are just as passionate about growth and leadership as you are. Seats are limited, get your tickets now and be part of something powerful!

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About the Women Mean Business Committee
The Women Mean Business Committee brings together women in the Perdido area to empower, support, and uplift one another through meaningful connection, collaboration, and community involvement. Our mission is to empower women by sharing professional experiences, building lasting business relationships, and supporting women-focused philanthropic efforts. Each quarter, WMB tries to host a variety of events designed to foster connection and personal growth while keeping things fun, fresh, and meaningful. Events typically range from structured networking to relaxed social gatherings, with something for everyone!

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