Summit
Two days of honest conversations with entrepreneurs and owners to help you focus on your business strategy without the day to day interruptions of being in your business.
About Summit
The Summit brings you an experience designed to fast-track your growth and deepen your connections. Summit offers a blend of hands-on training, strategic networking, and unparalleled resource opportunities.
What You Can Expect
- Facilitated Networking
- Honest Conversations
- Access to Resources
- Hands-On Training
- and more!
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Lead Boldly: Summit 2026
Join us in Medora on May 5–7, 2026 for a transformative experience crafted for women entrepreneurs and business owners across North Dakota. Designed to fast‑track your growth and deepen meaningful connections, this experience blends hands‑on training, strategic networking, and unparalleled access to resources.
Ticket Includes
Your Summit Essentials
✅ Your Choice of Workshops and Breakouts in Beginner or Advanced Tracks to Focus on Your Preferred Growth Areas
✅ Focused, Planned, and Casual Networking Time with Like-Minded Owners and Resource Partners for Your Business
✅ Meals + Snacks
✅ Single Location with Free Parking
✅ Printed and Digital Workbook
✅ Access to the Summit App Featuring Connections and Engagement, Both Before and After the Event
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Agenda
(May be subject to change. Times are MST)
Day 1 - May 5th
Day 2 - May 6th
Day 3 - May 7th
4:00 PM
Rough Rider Hotel, Medora ND
REGISTRATION
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Town Square Showhall, Medora ND
Welcome Reception + Social
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Town Square Showhall, Medora ND
Campfire
10:00 - 11:00 PM
Boots bar & Grill
Optional After Party
8:00 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakfast with a local Business Owner
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, included in your ticket. Join us at the Rough Rider Hotel to get inspired by a Medora local who will share insights on business ownership. Don't miss this chance to fuel up and connect before the day's events.
8:45 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Morning Affirmations with Nichole Rae
9:45 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakout
Beginner: Branding Your Business
Advanced: Scaling Your Business
10:30 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakout
Beginner: Marketing Your Business
Advanced: Marketing Your Business
11:15 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakout
Beginner: Sales
Advanced: Sales
11:30 AM
Shannon's Cafe
Resource Table
12:00 PM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Sponsored Lunch
12:30 PM
Shannon's Cafe
Resource Table
1:30 PM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakout
Beginner: HR/Culture/Mental Health
Advanced: Retiring as a Business Owner
2:45 PM
Adventures
4:15 PM
FREE TIME IN MEDORA
Explore downtown, grab coffee with a fellow business owner, or take a moment to meditate—whatever helps you recharge for an uplifting evening of connections. It's your time, your reset, your way.
5:30 PM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
SPONSORED SOCIAL
6:30 PM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
SPONSORED DINNER
9:00 PM
DISMISS
7:15 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Optional Hike
8:00 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Breakfast with a local Business Owner
Kick off your day of training and connections with a Medora local who will share her story of ownership. Don't miss this chance to fuel up and connect before the day's events.
8:45 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
Workshops
A: Social Media Workshop
Stay tuned for updates
B: AI Workshop
Stay tuned for updates
9:45 AM
ROUGH RIDER HOTEL
90 Day Planning
10:30 AM
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LODGING OPTIONS:
Lodging & More Information
Lodging Information
LODGING: Lodging is not included in your ticket price. We want you to have the power to choose where you’re most comfortable. Room blocks have been set up at the Rough Riders Hotel (301 3rd Ave, Medora) and Badlands Hotel (501 Pacific Ave, Medora). Please use group code NDWBC2026 to reserve your room before the April 5 deadline.
Other options available are the AmericInn (75 E River Rd S, Medora), along with many Airbnbs. Camping spots are available, too!
TIME ZONES: Medora is on MST. The Summit begins at 5:00 PM CST, or 4:00 PM MST on May 5th.
Ticket Sales
CONFIRMATION: A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address. Still haven’t received one? Check your Junk Folder. If it isn’t there, reach out to us at info@ctbnd.com.
REFUNDS: Full refunds may be issued if requested by April 6. After April 6, refunds are not available. These refunds do not include lodging, please contact your hotel for questions on those refunds.
PRICE INCREASE: Get your tickets early! Earlybird tickets are available until March 16. Price will increase to $550 on March 17. Ticket sales close April 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our frequently asked questions or contact us at info@ctbnd.com to learn more.
When does Summit begin?
Registration will start at 4:00 PM MST at the Rough Rider and official programming will begin at 5:00 PM MST on May 5 at the Showhall.
What is the address for Adventures?
Information to be announced – we will update the schedule as we get closer to the event.
What if I need to skip a workshop or session?
We know that owners are busy. At the same time, you don’t want to miss the questions, connections, or topics that are in the schedule. However, think of Summit as a vacation for your business, so feel free to step out of a session or skip one to meet your needs.
If you can’t or don’t want to attend, you’ll miss the important points and won’t get the value out of Summit, but of course, you are free to spend your time at Summit in the best way for yourself and your business.
How many are coming to Summit?
NDWBC is expecting 100 business owners at this year’s Summit. There will also be a community of subject matter experts and ecosystem partners who will contribute to the thought-provoking discussions.
Is Summit breakfast included if I'm not staying at the Rough Rider's Hotel?
Yes, breakfast at the Rough Rider’s Hotel is included in your ticket price. Breakfast is invaluable networking time. Don’t miss a moment!
My car broke down, will you come and pick me up?
We are sorry to hear about this unfortunate event. Please call our Summit Help Line at 701-587-3071 to talk to our staff.
Where is an ATM for cash bar?
The two closest ATMs to the Summit include options in the Rough Rider Hotel lounge or at the First State Bank Of Golva (head East on 3rd street).
How can I find more information about business coaching?
Find an NDWBC staff member, and they will introduce you to one of our certified business coaches or you can sign up for your session online at www.ndwbc.com/business-coaching.
I can't find my confirmation email.
Your confirmation email may have gone into your Junk or Spam Folder. Check there. If you still haven’t received one, please reach out to us at info@ctbnd.com.
Can I bring my family?
Bringing your family to Summit is a way to enjoy Medora before the Summer rush and can be used as business expense, but NDWBC encourages you to see Summit as a vacation for your business it is not a vacation from your business.
Summit is an opportunity for invaluable business connections and training. Playtime is a bonus. While Summit offers you time to pause, relax, and recharge, your family’s purpose in Medora should be to play, explore, and relax.
I have food allergies, will I have options?
Yes, the Rough Rider Hotel will offer a variety of options to accommodate dietary needs. Dietary restrictions were collected during registration through Zeffy, so we should already have this information. If you have any additional concerns, please let us know and we’d be happy to connect you directly with the Rough Rider Hotel management.
When do we have free time in the evenings?
Is there a mother's room available?
While not an exclusive room for mothers, our staff will have a room close to the action, so you can feed your little one or pump without disruption. Please ask our staff about how you can access it.