Women's Business Summit

Oct. 24, 2024

The Lodge At Deadwood

100 Pine Crest Dr. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Glide into the 13th Annual Women's Business Summit with Grit & Gratitude!

Gratitude involves pausing to appreciate progress, while grit drives us to face challenges and adapt. Together, they showcase strength, perseverance, and the importance of maintaining a positive and balanced outlook.

This full-day professional development conference provides a platform for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to find clarity, develop tools, and discover resources to be effective in the business ecosystem.

Keynote speaker Rana DeBoer of Volt Strategy leads the day, along with workshop presenters, Small Business Administration resource partners, our popular business showcase, Women in Leadership 2024 recognition, and tailored topics to help everyone thrive as entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs through the lens of grit and gratitude.

We are thrilled to celebrate women making a difference in our communities, supporting women-owned small businesses, all while connecting with each other.

Registration and the Business Showcase open at 8:00 a.m., and the program starts at 9:00 a.m.

TICKETS

Early Bird (Thru Oct. 8) - $150

Regular Ticket (Oct. 9 - Oct. 15) - $175

Early Bird Table of 8 (Thru Oct. 8) - $1150

Early Bird Table of 8 (Oct. 9 - Oct. 15, or until full) - $1350

BHSU or Collegiate Student - $50

ADD-ON MYSTERY RAFFLE

Do you need a little self-care professionally and personally? Our mystery self-care package has the tools to help press the reset button and allow you to move forward with renewed energy. The $10 raffle ticket will benefit the Women's Business Center to help provide free 1:1 business advising. You do not need to be present to win.

PURCHASE HERE

BLOCK ROOMS AT THE LODGE AT DEADWOOD

Need a room? Call 877-393-5634 by September 22, 2024 to secure your room. Tell them you are with SD CEO West.

TICKETS

AGENDA

Business Showcase
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Guests: SD CEO West, U.S. Small Business Administration, & Black Hills State University

The Resilience Factor
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

No one is immune to challenging experiences or facing hard decisions. They’re a part of life — and they are a definite part of leadership. In an era where business keeps moving faster and leaders are being stressed and stretched by overlapping change, it’s no small wonder that “resilience” has become the new must-have leadership skill. So, as the saying goes, “it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you respond.” This session will teach you to positively respond, versus negatively react to the daily stressors found in life and business. Let’s banish stress and sustain mental focus for lives and careers that matter!

Keynote: Rana DeBoer, Volt Strategy

Business Showcase & Networking
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Women In Leadership Graduation
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
2024 Women In Leadership Graduation

Workshop: Developing Your Gratitude
11:20 - 11:45 a.m.

Aligning your actions with your core values takes effort. When they are not in sync, we tend to feel a sense of dissonance. Discover how practicing gratitude, aligning your motivation, and reframing your thoughts can bring clarity, confidence, and synchronicities in our professional and personal lives.

Presenter: Dr. Jane Klug, Black Hills State University

Lunch & Business Showcase
11:45 - 12:55 p.m.

Workshop: Strength In The Struggle

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Presenter: Lora Hayes, Lora Hayes Communications

The Untapped World of Business Opportunities Panel
1:30 - 2:10 p.m.

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.

Panelist: SBA Resource Partners

Business Showcase Break
2:10 - 2:30 p.m.

Live Vibrant: Igniting Personal Energy & Aliveness
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Rise above survival mode and just getting through the day to reconnecting with your values and purpose to create a world of potential and possibility. Gain critical insights and actionable steps for what “renewal” really means and how to embrace its vital role for fulfillment in life and career. Say "yes" to becoming more physically energized, mentally focused, and fully engaged for a greater sense of everyday aliveness.

Keynote: Rana DeBoer, Volt Strategy

Close, Raffle, & Door Prizes
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

RANA DEBOER

VOLT STRATEGY

Rana DeBoer is a dynamic and influential leader based in Sioux Falls, SD, known for her extensive expertise in organizational development, leadership coaching, and employee well-being. As a Chief Impact Officer, she leverages her passion for cultivating positive workplace cultures to drive meaningful change and enhance business performance. Rana's innovative approach combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of human behavior, enabling her to inspire and empower teams to achieve their full potential. Her commitment to fostering inclusive, resilient, and thriving organizations has made her a sought-after speaker, consultant, and mentor in the field.

Do you need some self-care?

1 Entry - $10

5 Entries - $40

* You do not need to be present at the Women's Business Summit to win. This is the same ticket listed in the WBS event. This link if for those who need pay with a different payment method or can not attend the WBS.

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