Impressia Connects

Check out our past events, podcast interviews & media coverage

As a female entrepreneur, you have many responsibilities and little time. Impressia Bank has a team of experts that foster an environment of collaboration, bringing you resources to grow your business including a mix of in-person and virtual networking and workshop events.

Credit Savvy Webinar: Insights into Navigating Credit Cards and Building your Credit Score

August 15  |  12:00-12:45pm – Virtual

Daytime Columbus: Leveling the playing field in banking services for women

Steering Committee member, Angie Wilcoxson speaks with Robyn Haines about why Impressia Bank was formed and how Impressia is working to close the gender gap, while opening doors of opportunity for women.

Aired July 26 , 2024

Daytime Columbus: Opening doors for women in business

Impressia Bank President, Mary Kate Loftus speaks with Robyn Haines about how Impressia Bank is opening doors over and over again for businesswomen of all types.

Aired July 23 , 2024

Empowering women entrepreneurs: Impressia Bank tackles $1.7 trillion finance gap in Central PA

Happy Valley Industry | By Holly Riddle

Published July 9 , 2024

From Frantic to Focused with presenter Beth Caldwell

Guest Speaker: Beth Caldwell. Beth covered 7 simple success strategies for having it all.

June 27 | 5:30-7:30 pm @ Bay House Oyster Bar and Restaurant

They mean business: Women-led bank paves the way for female founders

Ideastream Public Media | By Douglas J. Guth

Published June 24 , 2024

Swinging into Retirement: A Lesson in Planning your Future

Guest Speaker: Ashley Sullivan. Ashley provided information on financial planning for your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond. Following the session, eventgoers were offered a short putting lesson with a golf pro to improve their golf game.

June 21 | 2-4 pm @ Lancaster Country Club

Behind the Woman (PBS)

Dr. Juhanna Rogers talks with the president of the all-new women focus Impressia Bank, Mary Kate Loftus. Mary Kate shares her story of how she started her career in banking and how she learned that banks can be so much more than economic drivers within their communities.

Aired June 17 , 2024

WNY Women’s Foundation Women’s Leadership Summit

Guest Speaker: Renée Marino. Women at all leadership levels had the opportunity to participate in workshops and interactive panel discussions while connecting with Buffalo’s most influential women leaders.

May 31  |  12:30-5:30pm @ University at Buffalo Alumni Arena

DISCovery Workshop with Bartell & Bartell, LTD

May 30  |  12:00-4:00 pm @ 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 4, State College, PA 16801

Battle of the Banks

Impressia Bank battled it out to raise tips during their 45 minute bartending shift with all proceeds directly benefiting the United Way and their 15 funded youth programs throughout the region.

May 22  |  5:00-8:00 pm @ Brickyard Brewing Co. (Lewiston, NY)

Pathways to Progress Webinar

Guest speakers: Mary Kate Loftus and Ashley Sullivan from Impressia Bank, along with our moderator Peggy Sullivan

May 22  |  12:00-1:00 pm (Virtual)

Conquer Your Doubts: Understanding and Managing Imposter Syndrome

Guest speaker: Join Dr Bili Mattes, Executive Director of STEM-UP Network

March 21 | 10:00 am (Virtual)

The Empowered Planning Podcast: Creating a Space for Women in the Financial Industry with Ashley Sullivan

Guest speaker: Ashley Sullivan, VP/Senior Wealth Partner, 1865 Wealth Advisors & Shinobu Hindert, The Empowered Planning Podcast

Recorded: March 6, 2024

Virtual Event: The Business Owner’s Guide to Small Business Loans

Guest speaker: Crystal Morgan, Assistant Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer, Pursuit and Martha Seidenwand
Vice President, Grant and SBA Officer, Impressia Bank

February 14, 2024 | 10:00 am (Virtual)

Virtual Event: Socially Savvy

Guest speaker: Emily Fisher, Public Relations & Community Outreach Officer, CNB Bank

December 19, 2023 | 12-1pm (Virtual)

Build Your Wealth in Your 30, 40s, and 50s

Guest speaker: Ashley Sullivan, VP/Senior Wealth Partner, 1865 Wealth Advisors

December 5, 2023 | 12-1pm (Virtual)

Demystifying Card Acceptance for Your Business

Guest speaker: Joan Kuykendall, President & COO of Ironwood and Robin Mink, SVP/Chief Treasury Management Officer, FCBank

November 14, 2023 | 11am-12pm (Virtual)

Women in Business Workshop

Guest speaker: Debbie Peterson, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Leadership Mindset Expert, Getting to Clarity

September 26, 2023 | 6-8pm @ Courtyard Winery

Socially Savvy: Unleashing to Power of Social Media for Business

Guest speakers: Emily Fisher, Public Relations & Community Outreach Officer CNB Bank, Ania Duchon, Owner, Chrusciki Bakery, Inc., Sto Lat Bar, and more, Dana Goodemote, Owner of Adore Studio by Dana Marie Photography and Lindsay Riggs of Buffalovebirds

September 21, 2023 | 6-8pm @ Sto Lat Bar

Women in Business Workshop: How to Use Discovery to Maximize Sales

Guest speaker: Diane Helbig, Chief Improvement Catalyzer, Helbig Enterprises

September 18, 2023 | 6-8pm @ Revive Cafe

Women in Business Workshop: Hybrid Workshop

Guest speaker: Kristen Johnson, Owner of Kristen Johnson, LLC

August 9, 2023 | 9-11am @ Hiraeth House

Women in Business Workshop

Guest speaker: Erin Renninger, Entrepreneur and Host of “Unapologetically Authentic” Podcast.

July 25, 2023 | 5-7pm @ The Schoolhouse

Women in Business Workshop

Guest speaker: LuAnne Kingston, Global Leader Group Senior Partner

July 11, 2023 | 5-7pm @ CLE Urban Winery

Women in Business Workshop

Guest speaker: Linda Holman, Owner, Root Discovery and Executive Coach

June 27, 2023 | 5-7pm @ Room 33 Speakeasy & Cafe

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