Strong Women Strong Connections

Our uplifting events feature women in your business community, offers insights and resources, and facilitates new business connections. Find one in your area.

Communities thrive when women business owners succeed, and we know that business ownership can seem like a vast, overwhelming road at times. During Strong Women, Strong Connections, attendees can engage with a panel of local business owners about their experiences in ownership, explore challenges and solutions, and make connections with peers and other business resources who can help them move forward on their business journey. Whether you own a business or support women business owners, we welcome you to attend! Bring your business cards, invite a friend, and get ready for this event designed to inspire and connect you with other strong women!

2024 Dates & Locations

All events are held from 8:30-10:00 AM. Tickets cost $25.

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Upcoming Event Speakers - velva

Kristen Bechtold

I’m a 25-year master cosmetologist, permanent makeup artist, and mentor with a passion for continual learning and teaching others. As the owner of Bronzed and Bladed in Velva, ND, I bring expertise and dedication to my craft. Balancing a full life as a mother of three and a farm wife, I am also actively involved as a bookkeeper for the Velva Fire Department Gaming. Whether I’m working with clients or spending time with my family and dogs, Jorah and Raider, I bring warmth and skill to everything I do.

Missy Rohrbeck

I am a baker that specializes in designer cookies and cake decorating. I started my business in 2020 making cookies out of my home kitchen under the Cottage Foods Act and from there kept expanding my product line to include cupcakes, special occasion cakes, and pastries. I am currently in the process of building a commercial kitchen in Velva so that my products can be sold in other commercial spaces.

Taylor Mattingley

I started out a few years ago refinishing furniture and that escalated into painting a bedroom here and there and eventually into a full-blown business at the time called Paint and Tidy. Covid took a toll on that business and I ended up going to work for Sherwin Williams, which is where I gained my knowledge on my paint products. After a while, I realized I truly missed painting, and that was my passion and decided to open up sphere painting as a full-time painter in the Minot and surrounding areas. As a wife and mother of three, owning my own business gives me the freedom for family. I also have the ability to chase my second passion which is hunting & fishing.

What to Expect

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration

Registration is simple. We’ll scan your ticket when you arrive. Printed or virtual tickets are both accepted. After that, you’re free to grab your breakfast, some coffee, and a seat!

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM | Speed Networking

Do you feel awkward walking into a networking situation? Introducing yourself to new people can feel intimidating for some. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This facilitated networking activity will take care of the awkward hello and wondering if you should shake hands, fist bump, or clink elbows post-pandemic.

8:50 AM - 9:50 AM | Panel Conversation

We’ve got a lot to cover, so the program will start promptly at 8:50 AM to leave room for questions and conversation. Feel free to enjoy your breakfast during the panel. We encourage audience participation, too. If you have a question for the panelist, raise your hand!

9:50 AM - 10:00 AM | That's a Wrap!

We understand you’re all busy so we’ll get you back to your day at 10:00 AM. Unless you want to put it off a little longer, you’re welcome to stick around!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!