March 28
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT
Business Showcase 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Business Showcase Open & Networking
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Amplify Your Impact by Increasing Influence
Learn how to inspire, persuade, and mobilize others towards positive change. Participants will evaluate their current level of influence and be equipped with tools to create action.
Presented by The Polished Boss
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Business Showcase & Networking
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. The Untapped World of Business Opportunities
Join our U.S. SBA Resource partners to learn more about what they do and how you can use their resources to launch your business ahead. Presenters will also share stories about how companies navigate exporting and government contracts with the U.S. government to expand business opportunities.
Presented by Small Business Resource Partners
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Strategies For Navigating Conflict with Confidence
Build your confidence in addressing conflict in the workplace. Learn how to reframe situations, have a better understanding of your comfort level in tense scenarios, and learn how to use productive conflict within a team.
Presented by The Polished Boss
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Energizer
Get up and move. We’ll reset and refocus for the grand finale of the day.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Innovation Through Ritual, Courtney Scharf
Explore case studies of how the most innovative people produce out-of-the-box thinking with their teams. This presentation consists of a curated list of actual best practices, created and used by the world's top innovators. These best practices are organized around the concept of imagined orders -- hierarchies we put in place throughout our daily lives.
Presented by the Northern Innovation Startup Center
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Close & Door Prizes
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Business Showcase
BUSINESS SHOWCASE SPACES AVAILABLE
Showcase your business and promote your programs. Each vendor space is 6'. The fee is $50 for a dedicated space and cost of your tickets.
Book your space with your ticket here. Or call 605-642-6948
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Event sponsorships available. Contact Elizabeth Freer at Elizabeth.Freer@BHSU.edu or 605-642-6311.
Courtney Scharf is the founder of Trend Hunter’s Client Research Team, which today has completed more than 8,000 custom trend report and workshop projects for hundreds of the world’s best innovation teams. She is a futurist and top keynote speaker for brands like Best Buy, Mastercard, Viacom, T Marzetti and 7-Eleven. In addition, Courtney has been an innovation and research advisor to Samsung, Adidas, Nestle, Disney and NASA. She is one of Trend Hunter’s top keynote speakers for clients with a need for deep trend expertise and facilitation of our premium innovation workshops. Since 2015, she has been one of our best keynote speakers on trends, and the lead Future Festival keynote speaker on Innovation in Leisure, the Future of Retail, and much more!
Founded by Michelle Stephens and Megan Franzen, The Polished Boss is a vital resource for leaders seeking harmony in their professional and personal lives. With over 50 years of combined leadership expertise, Michelle and Meg tailor a 3-month program to empower overwhelmed small business owners. This program focuses on boosting productivity, instilling leadership confidence, elevating teams, and mastering growth strategies for increased income, impact, and influence.
The offerings extend to High-Performance Coaching™, leadership development, team engagement strategies, and strategic planning. The "Five Behaviors of a High-Performing Team" training, rooted in Patrick Lencioni's acclaimed work, fosters cohesion and effectiveness in organizations.
The Polished Boss is on a mission to inspire and empower leaders, cultivating an environment where bold actions lead to enduring change. Central to their beliefs is a commitment to understanding the challenges leaders face and providing personalized solutions in today's dynamic business landscape. In a world where leadership pressures can be isolating, The Polished Boss guides those striving to lead boldly, build thriving businesses, and leave a lasting impact. Follow them on Instagram at polished.boss or visit their website at polishedboss.com for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.
Phone: 605-642-6948
Address:
Black Hills State University
1200 University St. Unit 9511
Spearfish, SD, USA 57799-9511
Office Location: Woodburn 216
Hosted by Black Hills State University