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How do successful mamapreneurs do it all?
Thanks to the wonderful women who joined us at the first annual The Makings of a Mamapreneur™ conference!
TESTIMONIALS Here's what some attendees had to say about their experience at the 2008 conference:
-"Great information and resources! Great networking! Everyone was so nice, it was a real feeling of community and sisterhood!"
-"The speakers all had well thought out presentations, and I really felt like I came away from each with some new perspectives."
- "I get so many great things from
Mamapreneurs meetings-- but this was even better! I met so many great
women and made a ton of great connections."
-"I thought it was great, thank you so much for doing such an amazing job!"
-I had a wonderful time and enjoyed
everyone that I had the pleasure of meeting. I left inspired about my
own business ...and definitely
with some "next steps." It was a great event and I will definitely
attend next year!"
::::::::::::::::2008 SCHEDULE::::::::::::::::::
A 2-day conference to inspire, assist, motivate & connect new & aspiring mamapreneurs
* panels & workshops
* networking
* swag bags
* The Makings of a Mamapreneur Conference Handbook
* Apply to win the Scholarship to Success
* and more!
September 23 & 24, 2008
8:30 am - 12 pm
Mamapreneurs, Inc.
1500 NW 18th Suite 115
Portland, OR 97209
Non-Members: $125 | Members: $95
This is the only local conference that focuses on helping women
learn how to build a better business while also raising a family. If
you're a mamapreneur™ who has been in business for fewer than five years
or you're looking to launch a new business, then the Makings of a
Mamapreneur™ is for you! In order to maximize the benefit to all
attendees by making sure your questions get answered and your business
ideas get shopped, we are limiting the number of registration spots
that are available. So be sure to purchase your ticket today for The
Makings of a Mamapreneur Conference! Click Here to Register Online today!
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SEPT 23::::::::::::::::::
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
9:30 – 10:15
am
PANEL SESSION ONE: WHAT TYPE OF MAMAPRENEUR™ ARE YOU?
Mamapreneurs aren't just nurturing hobbies at home: we're running
busy online boutiques, brick & mortar businesses, and working as
independent consultants/contractors. Hear from expert mamapreneurs who
have established successful businesses in these different arenas. Learn
how their work schedules and childcare needs vary, the differences in
start-up needs and costs, what they do to stay on top of competition,
and more.
Featuring Andrea Frost, Owner, Baby Wit; Amy Radich, Owner, Bella Bellies Maternity; and Katherine Gray.
10:15 – 10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:15
am
PANEL SESSION TWO: FINANCE & LEGAL TIPS FOR THE MODERN
MAMAPRENEUR
You've got a great business idea. Now what? Our expert panel will
offer the top tips you need to know in order to make your company run
legally and financially. We'll address steps to gaining capital, steps
to ensure your family finances stay solid while starting/running your
biz, and review legal matters such as trademarks, patents, and
copyrights.
Featuring Angela Russell, Attorney at Law, Brownstein, Rask, et al, and Sarah Shaoul, owner, Black Wagon. Moderated by Diane Sague Ehnes, Independent Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed.
11:15 am – 11:45
am
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS LUNCH:BREAK OUT WORKSHOP
I
Facilitated by counselors with the Small Business Development Center and SCORE, attendees share one
business idea or challenge to be discussed in small
groups.
11:45 am - Noon Wrap-Up Review & Preview of Day Two
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SEPT 24::::::::::::::::::::::
8:30 – 9:00 am Check-in
& Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45
am
PANEL SESSION THREE: BUILDING BUZZ FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Public relations builds brand buzz, and it's what you need to gain
in order to achieve and also maintain a position as a leader in your
industry. But who has time to stay on top of public relations while
also running other aspects of the biz and raising a busy family? You
do, and we'll show you how! Find out simple, effective ways you can
build buzz for your small business that won't break the bank or cut
into too much family time.
Featuring Mindee Doney, co-owner of Boogie Wipes and NW Women's Show and Rachel Trice of Punch. Moderated by Jessica Davis, Editor of NW Kids magazine.
9:45 – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 - 10:45 am
PANEL SESSION IV: BUILDING A BUSINESS WHILE RAISING A FAMILY
You own a business, you raise your kids, you nurture your
relationships. But how to do it all simultaneously? Hear from Mamapreneurs, Inc.™ founder Marlynn Jayme Schotland as to what has worked for
her in balancing three booming businesses, two busy kids under age 5,
and in nurturing a 13-year relationship with her college sweetheart.
Jennifer Ferrero, owner of Purple Moon Child Development and Sitter Soiree,
will share ideas for different childcare/school options to find what
would work best for your situation. Moderated by Savannah Mayfield,
owner of Nurture Life Coaching.
11:00 – 11:30
am
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS LUNCH: BREAK OUT WORKSHOP II
Facilitated by counselors with the Small Business Development Center and SCORE, attendees continue to
share one business idea or challenge to be discussed in small groups.
11:30 am - Noon Wrap-up review + Networking
MAMAPRENEURS, INC.™ SCHOLARSHIP TO SUCCESSAll attendees are invited to apply for the 2008 Mamapreneurs, Inc. Scholarship to Success package!
The Scholarship to Success package includes:
* One-Year Premium Membership to Mamapreneurs, Inc. ($100 value)
* Logo design or business card design (if logo already exists) by Folklore Media ($500-$1000 value)
* 2-hour marketing consultation by CRSmith
Consulting ($200 value)
* 1-hour business law consultation with Angela Russell, attorney-at-law ($185
value)
* 1-hour estate planning legal consultation with Beate Weiss-Krull, attorney-at-law
($145 value)
* One comprehensive financial plan by Diane Sague Ehnes, Independent Financial
Advisor, Waddell & Reed ($1000 value)
* 1-hour public relations consultation by Urban Bliss Design + PR ($85 value)
* Blog header banner ad design package by Urban Bliss Design + PR ($200 value)
* 1-week of Power Outdoor Fitness ($95
value)
* One professional head shot/promotional photo session with Reversed Lens Photography
* One free registration to a Sitter
Soiree event ($45 value)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP TO SUCCESS:
Click here to see the 2008 application.