Join us for the 2025 Women’s Business Conference at The Bunker in Jamestown, North Dakota for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and growth. 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! Event information may be found here: https://jrecenter.com/event/womens-business-conference

Presentation Agenda:
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks

9:05 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Dr. Liz Hunt, Executive Director, Unruh School of Character in Leadership – Professor of Leadership Studies – University of Jamestown – Servant Leadership

10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. – Morgan Blaskowski, Business Owner - Cornerstone Nutrition, Vibe Nutrition and Flex + Flo - Social Media Bootcamp

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Ranetta Starr, Community Programs Director - USDA Rural Development Community Facilities and Business Programs

12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Lunch – Salad Bar provided by Grateful Plate of Jamestown

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Sadie Schaeffer, Program and Event Manager - North Dakota Women’s Business Center Programs and Services

12:55 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Tanya Taplin, Assistant Professor of Cyber Defense, University of Mary – Reshaping Our Defense Strategies

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Deidre Hillman, Business Owner – 13th Hat, LLC - Event Planning Strategies

2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Michael Kantrud, Outreach & Marketing Specialist (Contracting) – U.S. Small Business Administration – Small Business Certifications

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Networking