SD CEO is proudly hosted at Black Hills State University. To celebrate the start of school, we sat down with Kelsey Stine, the inaugural recipient of the BHSU Alumna Entrepreneur In Excellence Award. She is the owner of Vela Creative Co. and Accessible Black Hills. Hear what she has to say about resilience in business ownership and how BHSU set her up for success.

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

We are celebrating National Women's History Month reflecting of the career of the first female managing partner, Denise M. Webster, CPA, PFS, at Ketel Thorstenson, LLP.

Come along with us as we explore Denise's 30-year accounting career and legacy she gifts to the industry.

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March 19 | Outstanding Women In Business Award Nomination Deadline

https://www.bhsu.edu/sdceo/Events/Past%20Events/outstanding-women-in-business-award-winners

March 20 | SBA Government Contracting Webinar | 10 a.m. MT

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018911

March 28 | The Women's Business Conference - Aberdeen | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018892

April 4 | Small Business Legislative Review | Noon MT

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018905

April 9 | Women In Networking - Rapid City | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018904

May 2 | Celebrating Women In Business | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018915

June 13 & 14, July 18 & 19 | Women In Leadership

Sponsored by Pioneer Bank & Trust

Join the waitlist: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/QmEaqLc/WIL24

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

Marliss Wipf is a business owner and positive attitude enthusiast. Join Marliss as she talks about her journey growing up on a Hutterite colony and how her upbringing gave her the foundation to build a thriving business.

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October 19 | Women's Business Summit | Rapid City Area | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

⁠⁠⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018803⁠⁠⁠

October 19 | Mystery Raffle | Drawn live at 3:45 p.m. MT

1 - $10 or 5- $40 | Win A Staycation in the Black Hills

Anyone can purchase a ticket.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018807

November 7 | Women In Networking (WIN) - Spearfish | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018809

November 14 | Coffee Connection - Sturgis | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018812

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

Kate Meadows, Kate Meadows Writing & Editing shows us how she took control of the starving artist stereotype and made her passion a full-time business. As we know, the story is never over. Kate dives into the next plot line for Kate Meadows Writing & Editing.

Kate Meadows is a creative nonfiction writer, editor and book coach who helps people build stories, bring their brands/ideas to life and reach more people. Connect with her at www.katemeadows.com. 

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September 12 | Women In Networking (WIN - Rapid City | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018806⁠

October 19 | Women's Business Summit | Rapid City Area | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

⁠⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018803⁠⁠

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

SD CEO started in September of 2009 under the leadership of Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, Dr. Priscilla Romkema, and Mrs. Helen Merriman. Discover how the women's business center came to Black Hills State University, and the impact the organization has made in 15 years.

FULL SPEAKER BIOS HERE - https://www.bhsu.edu/sdceo/news/foundingfemales

August 23 | Content Creation Studio with Kelsey Ruzicka, Moxie Marketing | Spearfish | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

⁠⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018802⁠⁠

September 7 | Women In Networking (WIN) - Spearfish | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018805

September 12 | Women In Networking (WIN - Rapid City | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018806

October 19 | Women's Business Summit | Rapid City Area | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018803⁠

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

Dew Bad Warrior Ganje started her business Zuya Sica Consulting just over a year ago. Join Bailey and Dew for a discussion on how legacy drives Dew's purpose and trail blazes new opportunities for her communities and family.

www.zuyasicaconsulting.com

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August 23 | Content Creation Studio with Kelsey Ruzicka, Moxie Marketing | Spearfish | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

⁠https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018802⁠

October 19 | Women's Business Summit | Rapid City Area | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018803

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

You can organize anything! And, Laura and SD CEO West are in the business of organizing your business. Come on a journey with us to find clarity for your business.

Find Laura at : www.CreatingClarityNow.com and on Substack, https://laurapiening.substack.com

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August 23 | Content Creation Studio with Kelsey Ruzicka, Moxie Marketing | Spearfish | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018802

SAVE TH DATE - October 19 | Women's Business Summit | Rapid City Area

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

Life is a wild journey with twists and turns along the way. Barb Koster shares how one moment in her life inspired her to start her business, Lenore's, named after her grandmother.

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July 11 | Women In Networking - Rapid City

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018778

July 18 | Building Momentum: Women In Business Luncheon - Chamberlain

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018795

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected] 

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

Welcome Allison Russell the 2023 Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Allison is the proud owner of Twisted Wire Design in Mitchell, SD. From the beginning times to now, Allison thrives on learning, teaching, and bringing art to her communities.

June 13 | Women In Networking - Spearfish

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018792

July 18 | Building Momentum: Women In Business Luncheon - Chamberlain

https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018795

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Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email [email protected]

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SD CEO West is funded in part by a co-op agreement with the U.S. SBA. SD CEO West and their guests are not lawyers, accountants, or any other specialist; that these opinions expressed in this podcast do not represent those of Black Hills State University, the SBA, or anyone else.

When life throws you curve balls, develop a successful outdoor adventuring tour company. Carrie Gerlach did just that with the help of great people throughout the on-going 18 year journey. Her story is built on perseverance, smiles, and good ol' fresh air.