We know that this past year has been tough for small business. To celebrate and recognize your resilience and perseverance, we've created this day for you to come together, take a breath, and learn and connect with other local small business owners.
We’ll hear from a fantastic line-up of speakers who will cover topics relatable to all business owners including trusting your gut, taking the fear out of financial projections, how personal and business finances intermingle, and how knowing your needs can transform your ideas of success.
Our keynote speaker for this event is Heather Saffer, founder of Dollop Gourmet, a better-for-you dessert company that produces vegan and gluten-free lower sugar frostings sold in major retailers across the country. She has demonstrated success by winning Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, getting multiple offers on ABC’s Shark Tank, showcasing her products on QVC, and more.
She'll be sharing her top tips and proven strategies on how to hone and trust your intuition in business, knowing how and when to pivot and/or exit, including why she decided to start Dollop and when she knew it was time to walk away. She’ll also offer insight on how to use feelings of loneliness to make you a stronger leader and a hardier, more resilient entrepreneur.
Join us for this interactive and virtual experience on Thurs, Feb 4 from 9:00am-5:30pm. Be prepared to be inspired, celebrate one another, and participate in networking opportunities and panel discussions all from the comfort of your own home or workspace.
Scholarships available. To inquire, please contact Kathleen Clark at kclark@alternatives.org.
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