WE Gather with PROFIT - A Monthly Series for Women Entrepreneurs

Part 2 of the 2025 WE Gather Series Profit is more than just a financial goal—it's the lifeblood that empowers women entrepreneurs to sustain and grow their businesses, invest in their communities, and achieve their personal and professional dreams. However, many women entrepreneurs undervalue their work, often offering discounts, free services, or not paying themselves for running the business, which can unintentionally hinder their business growth and financial independence. Join us for "WE Gather with PROFIT," an interactive workshop designed to redefine the role of profit in your business. Through guided discussions, hands-on exercises, and opportunities for one-on-one consulting, you'll develop a personalized roadmap for increasing profitability while staying aligned with your business’s mission and values. This session offers time to reflect on your profit strategies and take actionable next steps, empowering you to make profit a driving force for your success. What to Expect: Inspiring Stories: Hear real-life HerStories from women entrepreneurs who overcame challenges to achieve financial success. Practical Tools: Learn actionable methodologies like Profit First to ensure profitability and sustainability in your business. Hands-On Exercises: Work through guided activities, including creating or refining ProFormas to evaluate and grow your profit margins. Expert Insights: Gain advice and support from experienced speakers and facilitators in financial management and strategic planning. Collaborative Breakouts: Participate in group discussions and one-on-one consulting to tackle your unique profit challenges. Next Steps Planning: Leave with a clear action plan to implement strategies that drive profitability in your business. Support Beyond the Gathering: Remember, we’re here to support your journey beyond this gathering. Our complimentary professional consulting services are available to you—visit centralsbdc.org for resources and to connect with our expert advisors. More About the WE Gather Series join us for one segment or all eight! The WE Gather 2025 Series is a purpose-driven, heart-centered monthly event created by women for women. Our mission is to amplify Purpose + People + Profit, driving both business success and personal growth. Designed specifically for women entrepreneurs in rural Colorado, this eight-month series features dynamic three-hour sessions focused on: - Purpose-driven leadership - Profit strategies - Technology integration - Business reinvention - Funding access - Holistic well-being - Resilience - Creative pivots Each session is thoughtfully designed to provide expert insights, engaging HerStory features spotlighting local business successes, and interactive workshops. Participants will work through practical exercises covering critical business growth strategies, financial management, personal development, and well-being. To further enhance the experience, the series includes three special afternoon Expos, offering access to resources on: - Funding options (May) Whole health services (June) A public showcase of women-owned businesses (September). These Expos connect attendees with tools and services that are essential for starting, growing, and scaling their ventures. The WE Gather Series empowers women entrepreneurs to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering economic impact and community transformation. More than an event, it’s a vibrant community where strategic clarity meets digital innovation, supported by ongoing consulting from the Central Mountain SBDC. Together, we inspire transformative change and sustainable growth. View monthly session details and register today! Individual Sessions: $29 each Full Series (8 sessions): $200 (a savings of $32!) Join us for this transformative series and take the first step toward aligning your purpose, enhancing your profits, and driving meaningful impact in your business and community.

Speaker(s): Candace Bryans, Founder: bvcowork & CB Wine Consulting | Certified Sommelier | Central Mountain SBDC Consultant. Candace brings a dynamic blend of experience as a former educator, entrepreneur, and finance expert. With a Master’s in Education, an MBA in Finance, and roles including Budget Analyst for CDHS and Treasurer for the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado, Candace excels in guiding entrepreneurs to craft robust business plans and financial strategies. Pip Conrad, Licensed Life Coach | Entrepreneur | Founder: 17-Year Retail Business | Central Mountain SBDC Consultant. Pip brings over two decades of experience in rural business ownership and community engagement. More speakers coming soon!

Co-Sponsor(s): High County Bank Platinum Sponsor, Chaffee County Fairgrounds Gold Sponsor

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Fee: $ 29.00