THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS CONFERENCE - ABERDEEN

5th annual conference returns!

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

Discover strategies to amplify your influence, navigate conflicts with confidence, and explore untapped business opportunities with insights from U.S. SBA Resource partners. Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit while networking with like-minded professionals and meeting new businesses at the Business Showcase, lunch, and breaks throughout the day. Engage in energizing activities, reset, and refocus before delving into the innovative realm of rituals with Courtney Scharf our Northern Innovation & Startup Center sponsored speaker.

This conference is your key to turning ideas into impactful actions, providing a dynamic mix of learning and networking tailored for women in business.

TICKETS

Early Bird Ticket - $99 (Through Feb. 26)

Regular Ticket - $109 (Through March 20)

Student Ticket - $50

TICKETS

LETTER TO MY EMPLOYER

AGENDA

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, Chief Client Officer, Trend Hunter

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!

SPONSORED BY

Michelle Stephens and Megan Franzen

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.