The
Duluth Women's Expo is happy to announce that the
following seminars and presentations will be taking
place during the 2010 show.
View our
Exhibit Floor
Map
Watch
for special presentations by the
 Women's Business Network at the Northeast Entrepreneur
Fund and don't forget to visit their special area at the
show. The Women's Business Network "Destination
Station" is located to the left of the main entrance in
the Reception Room.
9:30AM
Successful Women in Business
The Secrets of Our Success - Panel Event
Women's Business Network at the
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund
10:00AM
 Holistic Perspectives on Breast Health for Life
Michelle Russell, CHHP, HTPA
10:30AM
 Women & Investing
Laura Zahn, AAMS, Zahn Investment Group
Center for Economic Development
Significant
differences between women and men could affect your
ability to enjoy the retirement income security you're
seeking. This class will show you why these
differences matter and what to do about them, starting
now.
10:45AM
 Northeast
Entrepreneur Fund Information Session
Dawn Johnson, Directory, Women's Business Network
Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
Are you an existing business owner looking for resources
to expand your business? This session will connect you
with our business development staff and provides
information about
NEF services that will help you start your business or
strengthen an existing one. This relaxed session
introduces you to the NEF tools, support and structure
that can meet your entrepreneurial development needs.
11:00AM
 Essential Oils 101 - Taste Touch Smell
Young Living
11:00AM
Scrappy Startups: Success Lessons Learned from Women
Like You
Melanie Keveles
Center for Economic Development
11:15AM-12:45PM
 How
to throw Unforgettable Birthday Parties and Life Event
Celebrations
Rachel Hart,
Designer, Owner
Apron-Elegance.com
Attend a 1950s themed
birthday party with surprise musical entertainment and
programmed activities to demonstrate how various
components of a successful party come together.
The aim is to illustrate how a family or group of
friends can collaborate to produce an inexpensive and
unforgettable experience. Hart calls her seminar a
"show and tell" of recipes, tips and fun.
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12:00PM
 A
Rut is a Rut: How to Break Free from your Comfort Zone
and Live the Life you Desire
Lori Peterson
Women's Business Network at the
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund
Your comfort zone is
the lid on your life right now. In this seminar we will
explore the
edges of that comfort zone, and we will discuss ways to
get from good to great.
1:00PM
FASHION SHOW
This year’s fashion shows theme is “Another Year of
Birthdays” in partnership with the American Cancer
Society. Regional “celebrities” and daughters as well
as cancer survivors will model the fashions. As a
fundraiser for the American Cancer Society VIP Round
tables will be available on either side of the runway
that groups and businesses may purchase for $200 each
with proceeds, in part, going to the American Cancer
Society. Each table can hold eight people and cake and
coffee will be served at the tables. Table numbers are
limited and can be reserved in advance by calling
218-727-1177. Regular theater seating will also be
available at the show at no charge.
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1:30PM
Elaine Hansen
Center for Economic Development
2:00PM
 Website Design
Jessie Schlosser, NEF Marketing and Communications
Assistant
Women's Business Network at the
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund
The internet has
changed the way we do things: from the way we
communicate and
share information to the way we shop and spend our free
time. One thing is certain:
the internet has had a dramatic effect on the way we do
business. In this session we will talk to you about
starting your website, improving your current site and
broadening
your web presence-- through viral media vehicles such as
blogging, Facebook and Twitter.
2:15PM
 Appearance
by Miss Minnesota USA 2010
PIONEER HALL
To Courtney Basara,
being named Miss Minnesota USA 2010 isn’t just about the
crown, banner and title. Courtney believes it’s an
honor, a responsibility, and an incredible opportunity
to reach out, especially to girls and young women
throughout the state. She hopes to send a message of the
power of setting goals and working through any obstacles
to achieve one’s dreams. Courtney sees her crown as a
microphone – a tool which can help her send positive and
inspiring messages to a much wider audience.
Born and raised in northern Minnesota, Courtney values
the outdoors. In her free time she rides her
all-terrain-vehicle (always with a helmet!), cheers for
her college hockey team, and enjoys bonfires on the
beach with family and friends.
“My goals didn’t change when they put the crown on my
head,” added Courtney. “They just got closer. It will be
an honor to represent Minnesota at the Miss USA pageant,
and I plan to use the privilege of this platform to
encourage and inspire others.”
2:30PM
 Growing
Your Circle of Influence for Personal and Professional
Development
Meg Thoreson, Certified Covey Facilitator
According to Meg
Thoreson, “It takes an exceptional woman to manage
herself proactively in order to manage others
effectively.”
This workshop is based on Franklin Covey's 7 Habits for
Managers, certified Covey facilitator Meg Thoreson will
introduce you to key concepts of growing your circle of
influence and an overview of other Covey topics such as
Managing Your Resources, Taking Initiative, Focusing on
What You Can Influence, and Getting Positive Results.
You will participate in a group interaction exercise and
learn how they how they can unleash their own potential
and that of others to “write a personal or career news
story” of consistent, enduring success.
Meg Thoreson, A native of the Twin Cities and graduate
of the College of St. Scholastica, Meg currently serves
as a member of the board of the United Hardware Dealers
Association, as president of the Solon Springs Economic
Development Commission, a director of the
Superior-Douglas County Development Commission, and a
director of the United Way of Superior/Douglas County.
In 2006, her
business, Solon Springs Mercantile, was presented with
the Wisconsin SBA’s Emerging Small Business Award. In
2005 Meg was a recipient of the Women in Leadership
Award, presented by Granite Broadcasting in Duluth. |
