Location: Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565
Event Description
This event is a fantastic opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs alike to receive in-depth educational opportunities to be exponentially successful in their industry. Join us for experienced keynote speakers, breakout facilitators, a panel of current business owners, and more!
Event Itinerary 8:00 AM Doors Open: Registration, Breakfast Refreshments, Networking, and Business Resource Fair 9:00 AM Session 1: Leon Yoder, Sycamore Systems 10:00 AM Break, Business Resource Fair 10:30 AM Breakouts
Breakout 1:Christie Browning, Content by Request, "Beyond Social Media: 3 Facets of Your Marketing Plan" Breakout 2:Kevin Lambright, Shipshewana Trading Place & KC Farms LLC, "Working with Blood: Challenges and Blessings of Family Business"
11:45 AM Lunch & Session 2: Jason Lippert, Lippert Components 1:00 M Break, Business Resource Fair 1:30 PM Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
Roundtable 1:Financial Foundations, Facilitated by Sherri Johnston, LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation
Discuss best practices for your business in the areas of accounting, payroll, payment systems, and more.
Roundtable 2:Legacy Builders, Facilitated by Mervin Hostetler
Considering the future of your business with your children or the next generation? Discuss with peers the considerations of leaving a strong legacy.
Roundtable 3:Success Strategies, Facilitated by Mervin Lehman, Heartland Mattress
Sit with peers to discuss business challenges, and bring up obstacles you're currently facing in your business.
2:30 PM Break, Business Resource Fair 2:45 PM Session 3: Steve Raber, West Point Woodworking 4:00 PM Dismissal