Session A2: Using the Business Model Canvas to Accelerate Entrepreneurship and Cultivate Intrapreneurship
Speakers: Michelle Somes-Booher, Small Business Development Center at UW-Madison
Moderator: Zia Yang, Small Business Development Center at UW- Stevens Point
The Business Model Canvas isn't just a tool; it's a roadmap to success, an articulation of vision, and a strategic blueprint that's transformed businesses worldwide. In this immersive session attendees will embark on a journey from understanding to application. Tailored for women across all spectrums of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, this session promises a holistic understanding of the canvas's power, guiding participants from ideation to realization. This session is for every visionary woman — whether you're toying with a startup idea, spearheading innovation within an established entity, or anywhere in between.
Session B2: The Things that Inspire Us to Start New Stuff
Speakers: Lisa Cruz, Red Shoes; Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation and AICC
Moderator: Callie Wulk, UW-Stevens Point Women in Business
Behind every groundbreaking idea is a spark, a moment, a story. Dive into the essence of what moves women to leap, to innovate, and to shape. For all those moments when you've wondered, "Why not me? Why not now?", this space promises to be a source of inspiration, guiding attendees to translate that 'spark' into tangible change. Every woman with a dream, a thought, or even a fleeting 'what if'. Whether you're an artist yearning to start a movement, a student with a disruptive idea, a professional sensing a gap in the industry - this session is your nudge, your guide, your muse.
Session C2: Launching a Women in Manufacturing Chapter
Speakers: Molly Jacobs, Greenheck Group; Natalie Olson, Imperial Industries, Inc.; Mary Strand, CLA
Moderator: Mikkalyn Hafner, Menzner Hardwoods
The manufacturing sector, historically dominated by male voices, is undergoing a transformative shift. The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Northern Wisconsin Chapter is a testament to this evolution. With dynamic leadership, the chapter has flourished into a robust community where women in manufacturing converge to amplify their voices, share their journeys, and collaboratively pave the way forward. Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of its inception, the challenges faced, the milestones achieved, and how you can join the movement or start something similar in your field.