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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