Welcome to the 2025 Women's Business Conference! Join us at The Bunker in Jamestown, North Dakota for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and growth. The event will be held at 1520 3rd St SE, a convenient location for all attendees. Event information is also located at www.JRECenter.com/events. Connect with small business owners, learn from industry leaders, and take your business to the next level. Get ready for a day of empowerment and collaboration. See you there!
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Networking
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks
9:05 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Dr. Liz Hunt, Executive Director, Unruh School of Character in Leadership, Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Jamestown
Workshop Title: Servant Leadership
10:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. - Morgan Blaskowski, Business Owner, Cornerstone Nutrition, Vibe Nutrition and Flex + Flo
Workshop Title: Social Media Bootcamp
11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Ranetta Starr, Community Programs Director, Community Facilities and Business Programs, USDA Rural Development
Workshop Title: How USDA Rural Development Benefits Rural Communities Across North Dakota
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch - Salad Bar from Grateful Plates of Jamestown
12:30 p.m. 12:50 p.m. - Sadie Schaeffer, Program and Event Manager, North Dakota Women’s Business Center
Workshop Title: North Dakota Women’s Business Center Programs and Services
12:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Tanya Taplin, Assistant Professor of Cyber Defense, University of Mary
Workshop Title: Cyber Threats: Reshaping Our Defense Strategies
1:50 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Deidre Hillman, Founder, 13th Hat, LLC
Workshop Title: Engaging Experiences: Mastering Event Planning
2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Michael Kantrud, Outreach & Marketing Specialist (Contracting), U.S. Small Business Administration
Workshop Title: Federal Certifications for Government Contracting and How It Can Help You
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Networking
*Vendor Booths will be available at this event. To inquire on vendor booth space, please contact Katherine Roth at Katherine.Roth@uj.edu. Thank you!
Thank you to our sponsors!
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Otter Tail Power Company
Fargo Patent & Business Law
First Community Credit Union
Jamestown Knights of Columbus
Sanford Health
i3G Media
Dakota Central
Great River Energy
Tapp's Lounge
All Vet's Club
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Jamestown Community Foundation
