[:en]BUSINESS PLAN BASICS - PART 2[:]
2023-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 UTC
Event Details

This is the second part of a two-part webinar series.

Starting a new business? Do you know the basics of designing a business plan? If not, this session is for you!
Find out why a business plan is important to starting and growing your new venture and how it will keep you on track for years to come.
In this webinar you’ll learn the importance of the financial section of a business plan and why it is one of the most essential components. If you are seeking investors or obtaining a bank loan – this is the part of the plan you’re going to have to show in detail. Even if you don’t need financing, you should compile a financial forecast in order to simply be successful in steering your business.

[:en]FREE WEBINAR! FROM FULL TIME TO BEING INDEPENDENT[:]
2023-03-11 09:00 - 10:30
Event Details
While it’s exciting totake control of your career path, lifestyle and income, there are also manyquestions surrounding how to become self-employed. What steps should you taketo prepare? What do you need to start an independent business? How do you leaveyour employer? In this 90-minute webinar we will look at the steps you shouldconsider before taking the leap into self-employment.

[:en]Marketing New Realities: The Most Human Company Wins with Mark Schaefer[:]
2023-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
About this event

1 hour
Mobile eTicket

Marketing is more difficult than ever before as consumers are swamped with information and choices, meaning businesses need to deepen their understanding of how their different customer segments process that information and make those choices. How can companies develop and implement a sustainable, repeatable process to do this as part of their constantly evolving strategy? And what should companies do with the information once it’s gathered to achieve positive business outcomes? This session with Mark Schaefer, Executive Director at Schaefer Marketing Solutions and Bestselling Author of Marketing Rebellion, explores the new challenges of marketing today and offers several actionable steps to stand out based on current best practices and research.

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Mark W. Schaefer
Executive Director, Schaefer Marketing Solutions
Mark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, futurist, and author who blogs at {grow} — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. Mark has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for more than 30 years and now provides consulting services as Executive Director of U.S.-based Schaefer Marketing Solutions. He specializes in marketing strategy and social media workshops. Clients include both start-ups and global brands such as Adidas, Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, Dell, Pfizer, The U.S. Air Force, and the UK government.
Mark has advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development. He is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University.
He is the bestselling author of 10 books including The Tao of Twitter (the best-selling book on Twitter in the world), The Content Code, named by INC magazine as one of the Top Five marketing books of the year, and KNOWN, the all-time bestselling book on personal branding. Mark’s new book Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy describes an essential new path to connect to customers in the modern digital world. His books are used as textbooks at more than 50 universities, have been translated into 15 languages, and can be found in more than 750 libraries worldwide.
He the co-host of The Marketing Companion, one of the top 10 marketing podcasts on iTunes.
In 2023, Mark was named the third-most influential digital marketing authority in the world by Brand24 and he is among the Top 10 most re-tweeted marketing authorities in the world. His blog is in the top 1 percent of all blogs in the world.
He is among the world’s most recognized social media marketing authorities and has been a keynote speaker at conferences such as Social Media Week London, SXSW, National Economic Development Association, Word of Mouth Marketing Conference Tokyo, National Association of State CIOs, and the Institute for International and European Affairs (an EU think tank). Mark has lectured at Oxford University, Carnegie-Mellon University, Princeton, and many other prestigious institutions.
Mark is a popular and entertaining commentator and has appeared on many national television shows and periodicals including the Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New York Times, CNN, National Public Radio, CNBC, the BBC and the CBS NEWS. He is a regular contributing columnist to The Harvard Business Review.
Interesting fun facts about Mark:

Honey from his bees won the blue ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair.
In graduate school, Mark studied for three years under the legendary Peter Drucker.
Mark has seven patents.
In college, he was a national case study champion.

Mark Schaefer’s website
The acclaimed marketing blog, {grow}
Mark Schaefer’s books
The Marketing Companion Podcast
Mark Schaefer’s speaking highlight reel

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]Leading Disruption: Thriving in the Permacrisis with Charlene Li[:]
2023-03-17 14:00 - 15:00
About this event

1 hour
Mobile eTicket

Why is it that some organizations seem to disrupt all the time while others never seem to get traction? Disruptive organizations and their leaders have a secret: they align everyone and everything they do toward the future and make the difficult decisions today to make them a reality. In this thought-provoking session with Charlene Li, Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting, learn how disruptive organizations do this and how you can get started on your disruption journey, especially in this time of “permacrisis.”
Key Takeaways:

Qualities of disruptive organizations that lead them to success
Real examples of organizations who have significantly grown their market share and how they did it
Practical tips to strengthen your organization’s growth strategy
What is the “permacrisis” and steps your organization can take to overcome its challenges and thrive

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Charlene Li
Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting
For the past two decades, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future. She’s an expert on disruptive transformation, digital leadership, customer experience, and the future of work. She’s the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, “Open Leadership” and co-author of the critically acclaimed book, “Groundswell”. Her latest book is the bestseller “The Disruption Mindset”. Charlene is also an entrepreneur, the Founder of Altimeter, a disruptive analyst firm, and currently serves as the Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting. Charlene has worked with hundreds of top companies ranging from Adobe to Southwest Airlines, and advised 14 of the Dow Jones Industrial 30 companies. She has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum, World Business Forum, and South by Southwest. Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company, Charlene graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and received her MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in San Francisco and in her spare time teaches her cat tricks.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]FRIDAY FORUMS By Launch Minnesota[:]
2023-03-24 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details
An opportunity to learn and discuss the topics facing Minnesota’s startup community. We know many of you have questions, ideas and concerns regarding your business or organization. Launch Minnesota is bringing together individuals from the public and private sector to answer questions and provide support to our startup community.

Additional Information
We will host monthly calls on the 4th Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. The sessions will kick off with subject matter experts and updates, but time will be reserved for questions and discussion.

Meeting ID: 160 616 4838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

[:en]FREE WEBINAR! HOW TO DESIGN A LEAN BUSINESS PLAN[:]
2023-03-28 09:00 - 10:15
Event Details
Whether you are trying to raise money for your business or just want to perfect your business strategy, a solid plan is an essential tool for achieving your goals. A lean business plan is also a quick way to define and share the vision for your business.Lean planning focuses you on documenting the core problems your business will solve and what your solutions will look like. In this webinar, we will cover the core elements of writing a Lean Business Plan including:- Your strategy: What you’re going to do- Your tactics: How you’re going to do it- Scheduling: Who and when you’re going to accomplish your goals- The business model: How you will make money.Using real examples, we will walk you through the elements of designing a lean plan you can use for your business.All participants will receive a Lean Plan template for their use.

[:en]How to Cultivate Youth Entrepreneurship and Success[:]
2023-04-03 15:00 - 16:00
About this event

Parents and educators are always looking for more ways to encourage our youth to pursue their passions or even just figure out what their passions are. This workshop will empower you to encourage your youth through entrepreneurship.
The Center is thrilled to be joined by Diondraya Taylor, Founder and Chief Innovator at Mindset & Milestones, to discuss activities, resources, and additional opportunities that will allow you to bring entrepreneurship to your youth. As a result, students will cultivate ideas that boost their college resumes, spark their passions, and help them build a strong mindset to carry with them through every journey. Join the conversation to help them get started!
Key Takeaways

How entrepreneurship at an early age can set students up for success
Activity ideas for parents and educators to do with their students, plus real examples of student creations
Available resources to support entrepreneurial youth

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]Grow Your Instagram Presence[:]
2023-04-06 14:00 - 15:00
About this event

1 hour
Mobile eTicket

Instagram is now one of the largest online platforms used by businesses for marketing, and is constantly evolving to bring them new ways to connect with customers. Keeping up with the fast pace of change can be difficult, so this webinar is designed to demystify key Instagram marketing tactics that will help your business stay ahead.
We are joined by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, Founder of Beyond Engagement, to share tips and tricks that your business can utilize on Instagram to increase reach. With the insights you’ll gain, you will be able to cultivate new ideas for content and learn how to write persuasive copy for posts.
Key Takeaways:

How to effectively utilize hashtags, stories, and reels in your Instagram marketing
How to maximize reach with video storytelling on Instagram

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, MBA
Founder, Beyond Engagement
Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, MBA, founded Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions in January 2012 – and hasn’t slowed down since. She has a passion for assisting small businesses grow their engagement levels with customers online with social media marketing.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]How To Catch a Big GREEN Fish[:]
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00
When and where

Date and time

Wednesday, April 12 · 11am – 12pm CDT

Location

Online

About this event

1 hour
Mobile eTicket

Making your first sale to a big customer is never easy for impact-driven companies, especially in the current environment. You have to find and get in touch with a company to take a bet on your vision by opening their checkbooks and giving you their brand’s stamp of approval. The stakes are high— landing a major customer can be what puts you on the map and fuel your future growth.
Join us for a panel discussion with experts from Nasdaq, Bank of the West, Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, and Kloopify to uncover how you catch a big GREEN fish and close more deals. They will cover some of the tips and tactics you need to know to connect with the right people, how to pitch them, and how to hopefully get more contracts across the line. They will also cover how to become a certified women owned business enterprise (WBE) and how this can increase your chances of getting deals from corporates.
If you are creating impact as a B2B company, this event is for you!

Special Guests:

Shervin Rafsandjani
Public Sector and Digital Alliances – National Transformation Partnerships
At Microsoft for almost 15 years with an enterprise sales background I moved into licensing and from there into dealmaking as a licensing executive. After working in license compliance, specifically negotiating license compliance settlements with enterprise customers, I moved to complex negotiations and dealmaking for multiple topics. Currently I work in the National Transformation Partnerships team and advise on country priorities and ESG for public sector and iconic enterprise accounts.

Wendy Mann-Flores
Sr. Lead Program Manager- Supplier Diversity, Vice President Corporate Procurement at Bank of the West
Wendy Mann-Flores is a compassionate servant leader focused on fostering economic empowerment for diverse businesses and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement within the supply chain.
In her current role as Head of Supplier Diversity at Bank of the West, she has implemented several strategies to help expand and grow the program within the company.
Prior to joining Bank of the West, Wendy spent 13 years with Exelon Corporation working in procurement and Supplier Diversity. During this time, Wendy was the program lead for two east coast utilities and led the Latino ERG at the company. Under her leadership, the ERG raised over $300,000 for scholarships awarded to Latino high school students in the Chicago area.
Wendy served as the executive co-chair of Mujeres de HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement), an organization that helps develop and mentor high potential Latina professionals.
Wendy holds a BA degree from DePaul University in Multicultural Communications and Leadership.
She resides in the Chicago area with her husband and enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her three adult children and three grandsons.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]HOW TO GET A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE[:]
2023-04-13 13:00 - 14:00
Event Details
Understanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owners at all stages of growth. However, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics of how to get a small business loan.

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Special Instructions
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[:en]BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH SCORE AS A BUSINESS MENTOR[:]
2023-04-18 13:00 - 14:00
Event Details
In this webinar, you’ll hear from our SCORE mentors and learn how they used their skills and experience to positively impact their community by supporting local small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Additional Information
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Special Instructions
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[:en]Emerging Leader Social [:]
2023-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Twin Cities 400 Tavern, 1330 Industrial Blvd NE Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Join the Minneapolis Regional Chamber’s Emerging Leaders for a fun evening of networking with other engaging young professionals from cross-sector industries. The primary focus of this event is to make new connections in a casual social setting. This event is specifically intended for young professionals looking for opportunities to develop themselves as leaders in the workplace. Registration includes complimentary appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase.
As an added bonus, we will also have a few featured professional service representatives in attendance. These individuals are trusted chamber members who have agreed to provide their expertise, insights, and advice at the event pro-bono to help you be successful. This is a great opportunity to ask questions in a safe and comfortable environment without the pressure of listening to a sales pitch. This month’s featured professional service representatives are financial advisors.
Featured Professional Services Representatives: Financial Advisors
Brent Voeller, Edward Jones
Bri McClain, Grey Duck Wealth Management
Sam Pond, Thrivent

Young Professional Network Partners
Young Professionals of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Global Shapers
About Emerging Leaders:
The Emerging Leaders series fosters dynamic, interactive and informative conversations designed to help young professionals develop cross-sector connections and practical insights about how to be a successful leader in the workplace. All program content is based on lessons learned from our Advisory Committee, a diverse group of successful cross-sector emerging leaders and representatives of other local young professional networks. Programing will begin with presentations from experienced young professionals, subject matter experts, and/or community leaders followed by small group discussions and networking.

[:en]Scale Your Business Through Your People[:]
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:00
About this event

As a founder or cofounder leading a high-growth company, your business will likely reach a point where team expansion is necessary to continue on a trajectory of success, if it hasn’t already. There are several key factors that should go into the strategy behind hiring and retaining talent when you’re looking to scale up. The final choices you make about who is on your team, the roles they fill, and how best to manage and support them through their work will be key determinants in the continued growth and success of your business.
In partnership with BPM, we are thrilled to be joined by Jill Pappenheimer, Partner at BPM, and Stacy Litteral, Managing Director in HR Consulting Services at BPM, for a compelling discussion on how your business can leverage talent acquisition and retention to scale up. With the knowledge you’ll gain, your business will be able to make the most of its investment into talent, and the individuals on your team will have the tools and support they need to thrive alongside it!
Key Takeaways:

Best practices for hiring in the early stages of business
How to efficiently leverage HR technology for better employee experience
How to motivate a distributed team and lead them to success

Jill Pappenheimer
Partner in HR Consulting at BPM
Jill Pappenheimer brings 30 years of experience supporting the people function for organizations ranging from large financial institutions to small entrepreneurial teams. In 2006, she began consulting with companies, and in 2012 she co-founded Options4Growth, a boutique-consulting firm bringing both outsourced Human Resources and Strategy Advising, combined with cloud based technology, to a broad range of clientele.
She has an extensive business management background giving her a unique perspective to traditional HR practices. Jill believes that you need to link people, with technology, and organizational goals and objectives in order to grow and thrive.
Jill has a passion for people and firmly believes that organizations of all sizes and types are successful when employees share in the creation of their roles and responsibilities and can see the link to the company initiatives, change happens, accountability and engagement occurs. In her experience working with some of the valleys top technology companies she truly believes that technology creates efficiency and must be part of any solution to achieve growth. But it’s people that feed corporate growth.

Stacy Litteral
Managing Director and Advisory of HR Services at BPM
Stacy has over 20 years of Human Resources and people strategy experience and is a Managing Director on BPM’s Advisory team. She brings depth and breadth of experience to the team, having worked within large corporations, as well as a small nonprofit organization – developing and driving business strategy and leading diverse teams to successful outcomes.
She has an extensive background in all areas of HR including compensation, benefits, employee relations and training, however her passion lies in the area of performance management and strategic alignment. Stacy believes no matter how large or small an organization is, people are the foundation of all success, and that it is necessary to connect individuals to organizational goals in order to meet and exceed objectives. She also believes alignment between employee’s personal values and goals with those of the organization – and effective dialogue around those shared goals – is a critical component.
Stacy is leading the initiative to bring to market BPM Link, a strategic performance tool that provides organizations and their employees an opportunity to align on strategic initiatives through a flexible and convenient web based platform. BPM Link brings together a coaching framework, transparency, regular feedback and accountability, in a simple and appealing way. Through the use of the tool, businesses can become agile, collaborative, inclusive, values driven and develop a unique and sustainable culture.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved.

All Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org

[:en]5 STRATEGIES TO RUN A MORE EFFICIENT BUSINESS[:]
2023-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
Event Details
Starting and running a small business is no small task, but with the right strategies and tools, you can streamline your processes, increasing your productivity and ultimately leading to more profitability.

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[:en]FRIDAY FORUMS[:]
2023-04-28 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details
An opportunity to learn and discuss the topics facing Minnesota’s startup community. We know many of you have questions, ideas and concerns regarding your business or organization. Launch Minnesota is bringing together individuals from the public and private sector to answer questions and provide support to our startup community.

Additional Information
We will host monthly calls on the 4th Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. The sessions will kick off with subject matter experts and updates, but time will be reserved for questions and discussion.

Special Instructions
Please click ‘Reserve Ticket’ above to register in Launch Minnesota event.
Meeting ID: 160 616 4838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

[:en]Tools for your Financial Wellness with Bank of the West[:]
2023-05-02 14:00 - 2023-05-04 15:00
Join us for one or all three free events to become more financially fit for the remainder of 2023!

Tuesday, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Economic Update for Small Business Owners
Kick off National Small Business Week with an Economic Update focused on small business owners. Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson, Ph.D. will share his thoughts on what you can expect in the second half of 2023 and moves you can make to stay ahead of the new economic reality. Afterwards, you will have a rare opportunity to ask Dr. Anderson live questions.

With Special Guests Scott Anderson, Ph.D. Chief Economist at Bank of the West and Rita Dailey Head of Product, Segments, and Client Delivery for Small & Medium Enterprise Banking at Bank of the West, additional information below.

Wednesday, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Recession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive
Join a group of experienced women entrepreneurs whose businesses have weathered the ups and downs of economic cycles. In this conversation on Recession Resiliency, you’ll hear their best practices on how to survive and thrive.

With Special Guests Gloria Hale, CEO, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass, Melinda Guzman, CEO, Corporate Director, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource, Turnaround Management, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator, and Paloma Vidgen, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader, VP at Bank of the West, additional information below.

Thursday, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
SBA 101
Roxann Burns, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West, will demystify SBA solutions and explain how they work, what you need to apply, and what to expect in the overall process.

With Special Guests Roxann Burns, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West and Paloma Vidgen, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader, VP at Bank of the West, additional information below.

Special Guests:

Economic Update for Small Business Owners – Tuesday, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Rita Dailey
SVP from Bank of the West’s Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group
Rita Dailey runs Bank of the West’s Products, Specialty Segments, and Client Delivery for its Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group. Rita has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and is passionate about helping businesses grow and realize their full potential. Rita has worked directly with hundreds of businesses over the years from start ups, early stage companies, all the way to large public companies.

Recession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Gloria Hale
CEO, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass
Gloria Hale is CEO, president and co‐founder of Hale Glass, a commercial glass contractor from Orange County, California. Hale Glass was founded in 1978, specializing in the fabrication and installation of architectural aluminum and glass for new construction in commercial buildings. Gloria focuses on the business and finance side of the business, overseeing accounting, human resources, finance and insurance activities for the company. Gloria serves on the national board of directors of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) and previously served as president of the California Glass Association. As an active member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), an international group of women executives, she focuses on achieving professional growth in her own businesses and collaborating to support others. In 2018, Gloria founded Glorious Motor Cars, a concierge auto buying service for women executives. While most women dislike buying cars, Gloria loves the process. She is an active contributor to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Red Cross, holding an annual blood drive. She and her companies live and breathe by their core values: integrity, quality, accountability, safety and community.

Recession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Melinda Guzman
CEO, Corporate Director, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource, Turnaround Management, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator
Experienced CEO, General Counsel, public and private board member, and value creation expert who has over 35 years’ experience serving on publicly traded, public, private and non-profit boards. Ms. Guzman is highly regarded for her expertise in governance, legal and fiduciary matters. Ms. Guzman is a Latina, with expertise in finance, legal, human resources construction and real estate development and higher education matters. She has been responsible for P&L, operations management, strategic direction, financial oversight, and organizational leadership. She has extensive experience with banking, credit facilities and venture backed financing and the human resources function.
Melinda Guzman is CEO of Melinda Guzman Professional Corporation, a law firm focused on representing public, private and nonprofit corporations, venture / equity firms, insurance carriers, and other business interests. She is highly sought as a “turnaround management” director and attorney. Highly regarded in her industry and as a public servant for over three decades, she is a proven litigator, an effective business negotiator and work-out counsel, and as a mediator with expertise in finance, governance, employment, higher education, and business. She is highly regarded for her work on governance issues, and she is a noted speaker and trainer on the fiduciary duties of officers and directors of boards of directors. She is a proven leader with a confirmed track record.
Ms. Guzman was born and raised in Fairfield, California and is the daughter of the late Amado Guzman and Anita Guzman of Fairfield. She is a first-generation college graduate of the University of California at Davis (B.A., 1985; J.D., 1988) and is a proud wife, mother and grandmother.

SBA 101 – Thursday, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Roxann Burns
Senior Vice President, Small & Medium Enterprise Business at Bank of the West
Roxanne Burns is a senior vice president with expertise in commercial, community development, and SBA lending management. In addition to her responsibilities within Small and Medium Enterprise Business, Roxann is part of Bank of the West’s Leadership Team for the SBA PPP Loan Initiative. Most recently, she and her team processed and funded more than $3 billion in PPP loans that supported payroll for more than 300,000 small business employees in California and across the country.
Roxann brings 30 years of banking experience from start-up finance companies to large complex banking organizations. She is also deeply committed to economic development issues focused on small businesses growth and sustainability.

Paloma Vidgen
SME Segment Strategy – Women Entrepreneurs
As the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs, she is passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs meet their professional and personal goals. With 13 years in banking, spent developing strategy and building partnerships across wealth management and business banking, she creates programs and solutions that help our entrepreneurial community succeed.

[:en]SBA Veteran Small Business Resource Brief[:]
2023-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Veteran-owned firms represent a unique force within the American economy. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million small businesses or 9 percent of all small firms in the U.S. In addition, some 200,000 veteran-owned firms are owned by service-connected disabled veterans.
Veteran entrepreneurs play an incredibly important role in the U.S. economy, and therefore special programs have been created to assist veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses start and grow.
The objective of this brief provides information on the different resources and resource partners the SBA provides for active duty, reservists, and all era veterans and their family members including:

No-cost resources and assistance
Access to Capital
Government Contracting
SBA Veterans Certification

This webinar is not being recorded and materials are only shared with attendees

[:en]TAX BASICS 101[:]
2023-05-10 11:00 - 13:00
Event Details
No one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start?
How should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses?
This webinar will answer all of these questions and more!

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To learn more, visit SCORE website.

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[:en]Legal Compliance for Posting, Marketing, and Selling[:]
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
About this event

With more than 300 million people online, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans use the Internet regularly. The biggest reason for the Internet’s popularity is its accessibility. Compared to other forms of media, the web is cheap, easy to navigate, and lets you reach millions of people at little to no cost.
BUT, to succeed in the world of online business, you need a solid understanding of the legal hoops you’ll need to jump through. We are excited to be joined by Marie Smith, Cofounder and Chief Information Officer at Data 360, who will thoughtfully guide you through everything you need to know to market and sell online without legal troubles.
Key Takeaways:

The differences and similarities between data security, data privacy, data protection, and data compliance
The new rules for online marketing and sales in the U.S. and E.U.
FTC compliance and consumer protection laws
Other laws and regulations that influence online marketing and sales

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Marie Smith
Chief Information Officer and Co-Founder at Data 360
Marie is a prolific leader, advisor, coach and mentor who works and advocates locally, regionally and nationally for digital and technology literacy, closing the economic gap using technology and ethical, equitable and explainable AI. See more of her work here!

[:en]Financial Power[:]
2023-05-19 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for an informative session on understanding credit and reading credit reports. This event is designed to help you gain a better understanding of your credit score and how it affects your financial health.
Our expert speakers will guide you through the basics of credit, including what factors affect your credit score and how to maintain a good credit score. You’ll also learn how credit reports are created, what information they contain, and how to read and interpret them.
By the end of this event, you’ll have a better understanding of how to manage your credit responsibly, how to dispute errors on your credit report, and how to take steps to improve your credit score.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain financial literacy and take control of your credit. Register now to secure your spot!

[:en]Lending + Lenders[:]
2023-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Mni Sota Fund, 817 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Thinking about how to become more financially secure? Our financial wellness class has something to offer everyone no matter your budget. In this class we offer topics such as:

Building a healthy economy

Developing a spending plan

Working with Checking and Savings accounts

Understanding credit and your credit report

Using credit

Being a smart consumer

Register at: https://www.tfaforms.com/4970466?session=a168a00000691ZQAAY

[:en]Essential Elements of a Successful Business[:]
2023-05-26 12:30 - 13:30
About this event

Entrepreneurs leading businesses of all kinds face steep challenges managing each part of the company, from developing a strategic plan to handling day-to-day operations. Balancing these competing demands while maintaining focus on the company’s goals can be difficult and overwhelming, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Sometimes it can feel like you’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle that connects it all into a clear strategy forward. Thankfully, there is a reliable framework we can all lean on.
Join us for a lively conversation with Marcus Whitney, founding partner at Jumpstart Health Investors, who will guide you through an easy-to-follow and widely applicable framework for developing an order of operations that connect the essential elements of a successful business logically. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the impact of each element on your business outcomes and how you can leverage them as one for long-term success!
Key Takeaways:

Learn a universal template for starting any kind of business
Understand the priorities every successful business runs on
Find your strong points and weak points quickly to fill gaps and avoid failure

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Marcus Whitney
Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors
Marcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI), the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI’s funds, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black-founded and led startups.
Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.
Marcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book “Create and Orchestrate“, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur, CNBC, Inc., NPR, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.
Marcus is an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow, and a member of the board of the Healthcare Finance Management Association, Celtic Bank, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, OZ Arts, and Scott Hamilton CARES.
Marcus actively competes in Jiu Jitsu, is an IBJJF World Master Champion, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Gracie Nashville under Shawn Williams. He is married and has two adult sons.

[:en]Investment with Shawn Spruce[:]
2023-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Mni Sota Fund, 817 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Mni Sota Fund will be hosting Shawn Spruce, a consultant of First Nations Oweesta, to teach an investment class that will include information on how to invest in stocks, bonds, retirement, cryptocurrency etc

[:en]WORK OF ART: GRANT WRITING[:]
2023-05-30 18:00 - 20:30
Event Details
This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series, or individual workshops that best suit their needs.

Additional Information
To learn more, click here.

Special Instructions
Please click ‘Learn More’ to register in Springboard for the arts event.

[:en]Empowering Your Cred[:]
2023-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Mni Sota Fund, 817 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

[:en]ACCOUNTING BASICS - WHAT EVERY SMALL BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW[:]
2023-06-03 09:30 - 12:00 | 10945 Reed Hartman Highway Room 105, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Event Details
Part 1 – Accounting Basics:
– Fundamentals – Cash In/Out – What to Track, Reports – How to Read – What’s Important, Explain Balance Sheet – P&L -Cash Flow, Budgets – Why & How, and Business Plan Financials – Tie it All together.
Part 2 – Bookkeeping & Accounting Software:
– Accounting Software – QuickBooks, etc., Purpose & Use of Bookkeeping Tools, Selection Criteria – Important Do’s & Don’ts, When to Use Outside Resources and Next Steps.

Additional Information
To learn more, click here.

[:en]Starting Line Capital Pathways Workshop Session[:]
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
About this event

Starting Line Capital Pathways Toolkit will help you identify capital types that best support your leadership style; prioritize learning goals for follow-on capital exploration; and anchor to your vision and crystallize ultimate success for you as a business leader. We invite you to connect to your biggest dream for your business and begin pursuing capital from this perspective –letting your needs and values as a founder drive capital exploration.
A Capital Pathway is a comprehensive way of looking at how you’re bringing money into your company not just in the short-term, but what comes before a capital funding moment and what comes after. You can think of Capital Pathways as a preview of how types of money or “capital models,” work (or don’t work) into helping you achieve your business vision. Resources in this Toolkit to help you include: interactive exercises; Starting Line Capital Considerations Map (customized for your leadership priorities); glossary of key terms; and resources by capital type.

[:en]Exit Optionality Bootcamp[:]
2023-06-14 11:00 - 15:00
About this event

Join fellow founders, CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and their teams at this exclusive webinar designed to help private companies better understand how to set the foundations for a successful exit. The market volatility seen in early 2023 has slowed down the market for IPO and M&A, giving companies thinking about listing more time to prepare and strategize. Our experts will share ways to avoid pitfalls and strategies for a successful transition to being a public company.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Bootcamp is intended for any executive who is involved in devising and/or executing an IPO – from CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, Chief Counsel, General Counsel – to leaders and the teams who are responsible for identifying and managing an IPO.
Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure your spot!
AGENDA
9:00AM – 9:30AM – Market Update & Analysis by Bank of the West BMO
9:30AM – 10:30AM – Cash Management
This panel will cover:

Understanding and forecasting your cashflow cycle
Strategies for improving sales and customer relations
Solutions and opportunities to enhance your cashflow
How bank relationships can help your business grow

10:30 AM-10:35AM – BREAK
10:35AM-11:40 AM – IPO Readiness
This panel will cover:

Company requirements to qualify for IPO
How pre-IPO companies should think about investor engagement
Best practices for managing an IPO deal team
Strategies to guide you during a delay in a public offering

11:40 AM-11:45AM – BREAK
11:45AM-1:00 PM – M&A Readiness
This panel will cover:

Update on the current M&A environment
Best practices to position yourself for future M&A opportunities
Strategies to execute a successful transition
Case studies of successful M&As

*The same zoom link will be used across all the panels

[:en]Milestone Circles Open House[:]
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00
About this event

We are excited to invite you to this open house intended to share more about the Milestone Circles program!
In this informative session, you will learn about Milestone Circles, a 12-week immersive program experience designed to help women entrepreneurs address critical business needs through milestone accomplishments and a support network of peers, mentors, and supporters. More information can be found below.
The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a leading nonprofit building a better path for entrepreneurs worldwide by improving inclusion, access, and knowledge in entrepreneurship.
In the last 7 years, we’re honored to have supported over 70,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, 52% women and 67% entrepreneurs of color, with 1,100+ free business and mentorship programs requested by entrepreneurs just like you!
We’re committed to investing in the individuals taking big risks to solve problems in new ways. Join us for this information session to learn more about our different programs. We’ll share how the program came to life, talk through the application process, walk through the exact steps to get started, and answer any questions you have!

Milestone Circles
Women Business Owners, this is for you!
Milestone Circles help entrepreneurs revitalize their vision for their business, set a critical business milestone and build a network of support to help them today and in the future.
Each 12-week program brings you together with a group of peers and coach facilitator to:

Gain focus and greater confidence for your vision
Strategize and plan business priorities for the next quarter
Gain peer and mentor support through working groups and classes

This program is free for entrepreneurs and made possible thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo remains dedicated to supporting small businesses and recently launched a program designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, Connect to MoreSM, as they continue to invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned small businesses.
What is a milestone? An important goal you’ve set for your business that takes time, tenacity, and more than a little creative thinking to attain; it’s an achievement that signals your business is on its way to the next stage of growth.
Who should apply? Women business owners seeking to grow their entrepreneurial mindset and skillsets to expand their business. Entrepreneurs will be matched in our ongoing, virtual 12-week circles based on the entrepreneur’s vision, needs, and stage of development.
How do I apply? Fill out an application which are reviewed on a rolling basis. Upon acceptance, you will be matched with a group of incredible women entrepreneurs who will help propel your business to the next level.

[:en]HR Foundations: Building a Thriving Team from Solopreneurship[:]
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
About this event

When you’re a solopreneur leading a high-growth business, expanding your team can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. At a high level, you might be limited by financial, resource, or time constraints that divert your attention away to other critical tasks. But bringing on new team members introduces a whole host of new complexities for your business: How do you find people who align with your vision and values? How do you establish effective communication and collaboration channels to ensure smooth workflow? What is required to build trust in the abilities of new team members, letting go of some control in favor of delegation?
Join us for an empowering discussion in collaboration with the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) as we delve into the essentials of building a thriving team from solopreneurship through the employment of scalable HR structures. You’ll walk away with proven techniques for attracting and retaining a diverse and skilled team that will continue to drive your business forward, as well as the confidence you’ll need as a leader to guide your team through future stages of growth!
Key Takeaways:

The ins and outs of bringing on your first new team member
How to get a person unknown to you (not a friend or family member) to join your team
HR policies and procedures to protect yourself and your business legally
Strategies for developing meaningful company culture and systems of support for team members
