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Western Dairyland Business Center March 2010 Newsletter |
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Greetings!
The 7th Annual Women's Business Conference scheduled for April 29th in Eau Claire is our biggest event of the year! We anticipate more than 300 participants from across the state representing a wide range of industries and resources for women interested in starting, growing or improving a business. If you attend one entrepreneurial education and networking event this year -- let this be it! Our fabulous sponsors allow us to keep the registration fees at the low rate of $39, if you register before April 5th. Go to www.WomensBusinessConference.com for more information or to register. In the mean time, check out the following great events planned for March:
March Events (details below):
3.11.10 Free Women's Business Network,
noon-1 pm, Eau Claire, "Networking 101: First Impressions and Follow-Up Fortunes."
3.11.10 Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting, 6:30 pm, Black River Falls, Lu Ann Aschenbrenner and Marlee Slifka, owners of K-9 Country Lodge, business success story.
3.16.2010 The Seven Steps to Starting a Business,
6-9 pm, Eau Claire
3.18.10 Buffalo/Trempealeau Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting, 6:30 pm, Independence, Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in the Workplace.
For more information on any of these events or to register, continue reading below or feel free to contact me directly at kbriggs@westerndairyland.org
Sincerely,
Karman Briggs
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Women's Business Conference
The Western Dairyland Women's Business Center is pleased to host the 7th annual Women's Business Conference on April 29, 2010 at the Plaza Hotel & Suites in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The event targets women entrepreneurs who are starting, expanding, and/or working to improve their businesses. This year, we anticipate more than 300 participants from a four-state area!
Register by April 5th for the early bird deadline and pay only $39 to attend! For more information or to register, go to www.WomensBusinessConference.com
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Women's Business Network Meeting
"Networking 101: First Impressions and Follow-Up Fortunes."
Cheri Dostal, owner of evolve wellness, LLC, is the guest speaker on Thursday, March 11th. The meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire.
The meeting is free and open to all women entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Individuals interested in participating remotely via phone may contact jbdassist@westerndairyland.org or call 836-7511 ext. 171 for instructions.
In preparation for the 2010 Women's Business Conference and its more than 300 participants from across the state, Cheri will be leading the interactive discussion and workshop "Networking 101: First Impressions and Follow-Up Fortunes." How often do you enter a crowded room feeling completely confident and prepared to discuss your business? We all get cold feet and butterflies at times. However, with a little planning and a little more practice, we can master the art of networking. You are the face of your business.
Local opportunities to network abound, and they allow us free face time in front of other business professionals and our most valuable asset - potential new customers. Make a strong first impression with simple role playing and activities, and learn why your fortune lies in the follow-up. This is an interactive workshop - Bring your best handshake and a smile!
Feel free to bring your lunch. And, remember to bring your business cards!
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Inventor and Entrepreneur Club Meetings
Black River Falls - 3/11/10
Bussiness Success Story
Lu Ann Aschenbrenner and Marlee Slifka, owners of K-9 Country Lodge in Black River Falls will discuss their experiences in starting their business, resources used in planning, and best practices they discovered in marketing their unique business. The Lodge is located two miles west of Black River Falls on 20 acres and provides pet boarding and grooming in a state-of-the-art facility that caters to the whims of pampered pets and their owners.
The club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water St., Black River Falls. The meetings are free and open to the public.
Independence - 3/18/10
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in the Workplace
Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, owner of Feather Communications, will be the guest speaker. Rothbauer-Wanish will cover written, verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace. Attendees will learn about common communication mistakes and how to avoid them. Concrete and specific tips will be provided to ensure attendees can utilize the skills they learn and maintain professionalism at all times.
Rothbauer-Wanish specializes in helping businesses and individuals with their writing needs, resumes and public speaking engagements. She currently serves as the Business/Accounting Program Chair and Business Instructor at Globe University in Eau Claire.
The club meets on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 23122 Whitehall Road, Independence. The meeting is free and open to the public. |
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7 Steps to Starting a
Business
Learn
the Basic Steps in Building a Successful Business Plan
Tuesday, March 16, 6-9 p.m.
Western
Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire
These training sessions teach participants how to start a
business by assembling the pieces of a business plan. Topics covered include
feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business
plan, marketing, business legal structure and more.
After the class, attendees may apply for free, one-on-one assistance from
Western Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the
feasibility of their business idea and identify sources to prove their
market. Business Development Specialists may also help with the
preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could be presented
to lenders.
Tuition is $25, class materials are included. Scholarships
are available for eligible individuals. There are three easy ways to
register and pay for the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org/eventschedule/, by
phone at 836-7511 ext 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office in
downtown Eau Claire.
Registration and payment
must be received three days before the class. Arrangements for persons with special
needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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Wisconsin Common Market
Wisconsin Common Market, Western Dairyland's e-commerce site, welcomes Bag Lady Designs by Julie.
Bag Lady Designs by Julie came into being after Julie retired from a 30+ year career in food services. A new chapter began and she rediscovered passions that had been on the back burner for far too long. Each bag is created one at a time. Each bag is unique and made entirely by Julie - no two bags will ever be exactly alike.
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Resources ATTN Child Care Providers: Are you preparing your 2009 taxes? this site may help:
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News and Events
April 30: Free Contracts and Certification - Half Day Workshop, Eau Claire
Register at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org.
May 6 - 8: WFCCA Conference, Wisconsin Dells
June 24: I&E Rendevous, La Crosse
August 25 & 26, 2010: Government Contracting Conference, Camp Douglas
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Partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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