2025 Women's Business Conference @ The Bunker in Jamestown, North Dakota

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. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow female entrepreneurs, 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. - 9:55 a.m. - Dr. Liz Hunt, Executive Director, Unruh School of Character in Leadership, Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Jamestown

Workshop Title: Servant Leadership

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Molly Kocialski, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Workshop Title: Developing Your Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy - A Must for Every Business

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. - 12:50 p.m - Lunch - Salad Bar

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 [email protected]. 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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1520 3rd St SE, 1520 3rd Street Southeast, Jamestown, United States