SBDC to host annual women’s conference

LOVELAND — The Colorado Small Business Development Center will host the fourth annual Northern Colorado Women’s Conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. The all-day conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers breakout sessions, keynote speakers, one-on-one counseling and networking opportunities.

Beryl Stafford, owner of Bobo Oat Bars, will provide the lunchtime keynote address. Stafford will discuss her business ownership journey that began with an afternoon of baking and led to a business of nourishing bars and bites that are distributed by grocery stores nationwide.

Betsy Markey, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, will open the day with an address.

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“Each year, this conference offers a platform for women to not only learn from the experts, but also network with peers and share their challenges and successes,” Wendy Wojcik, SBDC program manager, said in an announcement about the conference. “Participants will learn tools and techniques on a variety of topics, so regardless of what they’re seeking to develop in their own business, this conference can support its success.”

The cost of the event is $75 for attendees and $350 for exhibitors. Tickets may be purchased at www.coloradosbdc.org/what-we-do/events/wc/

Numerous breakout sessions are planned, including on topics such as sales, marketing, preventing workplace harassment, tapping into government contracts, finding funding for businesses, using Google and Instagram, increasing productivity, employee ownership of businesses, cybersecurity issues and understanding financial statements.