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Small Business Workshop

Small Business Workshop

Take a deep dive into all things related to small businesses on June 3rd at the MEC! Hear from entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and expertise, while learning along with fellow small business owners. You won’t want to miss insight on startup, payroll, expanding your business, marketing, and more!


Schedule

June 3, 2025

8:00 AM - Registration & Business Resource Fair Opens

8:30 AM - Keynote 1: Chris Scheeren, Farm Fresh: From Dirt to Gold

9:15 AM - Break, Business Resource Fair

9:30 AM - Deep Dive Talk 1 - Passing the Torch: Balancing Tradition and Transition in Family Business Paul Yoder, Aaron Yoder, Milan Yoder, Kevin Yoder

10:00 AM - Roundtable 1

10:30 AM - Break, Business Resource Fair

10:35 AM - Deep Dive Talk 2 - Motivation Beyond Wages: Attracting & Retaining a Loyal Workforce

Joe Urbanski, Renea Boots, & Andy Howe

11:05 AM - Roundtable 2

11:35 AM - Networking Lunch & Resource Fair

12:20 PM - Keynote 2: Gene Borkholder, Beyond the Bottom Line: Managing Money for Long-Term Success

1:05 PM - Break, Business Resource Fair

1:15 PM - Deep Dive Talk 3 - Service that Sticks: Creating Loyal Customers Through Genuine Care

Chad Olinger

1:45 PM - Roundtable 3

2:15 PM - Break, Business Resource Fair
2:30 PM - Keynote 3: Jay Chupp, Legacy & Leadership: Building a Business That Lasts
3:20 PM - Closing Remarks

3:30 PM - Dismissal


Location

The Michiana Event Center

455 E Farver Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565


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