Yessenia Johnson, CEO of Sher Contracting, will join the Indy Chamber’s Women in Business panel at the Franklin College Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The final event in this year’s series brings business leaders together to explore the industries driving the Indianapolis region and the opportunities they offer women-owned businesses.
Hosted by the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center and presented by Hirons, the breakfast offers a chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and hear perspectives from leaders in construction, economic development, and workforce strategy.
A conversation about growth and opportunity
Yessenia will join fellow panelists Melina Kennedy and Kristen Lampkin for a discussion moderated by Deana Haworth, CEO of Hirons. The conversation will examine regional industry opportunities and how businesses can prepare their teams for growth.
For Sher Contracting, the event is an opportunity to contribute a construction and workforce perspective to a broader conversation about Central Indiana’s future.
Recognized by the Indy Chamber
Yessenia’s upcoming appearance follows a November 3 Indy Chamber feature highlighting her leadership at Sher Contracting and Sher Staffing. The story traces the companies’ national growth alongside their continuing commitment to Indiana.
The feature describes Yessenia’s emphasis on creating opportunities for women in construction, supporting employee development, and building lasting relationships with clients and communities. It also highlights the role of the Hispanic Business Council’s Enclave program and the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center in her entrepreneurial journey.
As the companies expand, that local connection remains central: bringing experience gained through national operations back to Indiana and strengthening partnerships that create opportunities for workers and businesses.
Read the Indy Chamber’s feature on Yessenia Johnson.
Join us at Franklin College
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m. Eastern
Location: Franklin College, Napolitan Student Center, Branigin Room
Address: 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131
We invite clients, partners, business owners, and community members to join Yessenia for breakfast and a conversation about the region’s next opportunities.