Community & Connections: Back to Business
WomenVenture presents Community & Connections: Back to Business. Recenter your business after a hectic summer!
Summer has come to an end, the kids are back to school, and it's time for you to get back to business! Join us for an evening of small business community, connection, and refocus in the beautiful Coven St. Paul space.
Add the WomenVenture Overview ticket add-on at checkout and join us before open networking to learn about the services WomenVenture offers to both pre-launch and operational business owners. (5:00-6:00 PM)
Then, join us for open networking with other entrepreneurs. (6:00-8:00 PM)
- Open Networking
- Self-Led Solo and Group Activities
- Raffle Drawings
- Mini Business Seminars
Later in the evening, we'll be hosting a live mini seminar, "Inner Allies: Leveraging Your Creativity to Power Your Entrepreneurial Path" with Daneika Glenn (7:30-8:30 PM). Scroll down to the "Agenda" section to learn more, and make sure to add the ticket add-on to your cart when registering!
We'll also be hosting a donation drive for Tubman, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing comprehensive services to individuals who have experienced relationship violence, trafficking, homelessness, mental and chemical health challenges, and other trauma. Bring one (or more) donations for Tubman and be entered to win a $100 Best Buy gift card! (Click here to view accepted donations items.)
This event is open to both pre- and post-launch entrepreneurs. Whether you're operational or still figuring things out, you're welcome to come make meaningful connections.
This event is open to all gender identities. Light snacks and N/A beverages will be provided.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
The Coven St. Paul
165 Western Avenue North, #Suite 8
#Suite 8 Saint Paul, MN 55102
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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WomenVenture Overview
Join us for a 1-hour session before open networking to learn what WomenVenture can provide for you and your business. We’ll go over the training programs we have available, scholarships, our small business loan services, and how to access one-on-one consulting. This seminar is hosted by WomenVenture staff and there will be time for you to talk about your business (or business idea) and ask questions.
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Open Networking
Open networking with other business owners and pre-launch entrepreneurs, self-led activities, and resource connections. Light snacks and N/A beverages will be available during this time.
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Inner Allies: Leveraging Your Creativity to Power Your Entrepreneurial Path
Struggling with self-doubt? What if the voice in your head became your biggest ally instead of your harshest critic? This workshop helps lay the emotional and psychological groundwork to identify the inner voices that hold you back (Saboteurs), and teach you how to activate your inner creativity and resilience (the Sage). Participants in the early stages of launching a business often face mindset challenges like self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure. This can undermine your progress. Inner Allies is designed to empower women by teaching them how to: -Identify and manage their inner Saboteurs (limiting thought patterns) -Activate their Sage perspective—the part of them that is calm, clear, and creative -Approach goal setting, planning, and risk-taking with renewed mental resilience -Build confidence and emotional clarity as they shape their business ideas