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1. Search & Your Business: Acquiring Backlinks To Fuel Your Site | Tuesday, Nov. 6
10:30 a.m. – noon
Getting other credible websites to hyperlink back to your site (aka “backlinking”) is often the biggest differentiator to getting yours ranking above your competitors, but it’s often confusing and difficult to know how to acquire such links. In this 90-minute workshop, local search engine marketing expect Michael Quinn breaks down what backlinks are, why this SEO tactic goes hand-in-hand with your other marketing and how to safely and consistently acquire such links.
CCRI, Inc.
2903 15th St. S., Moorhead
2. YPN Business Tour | Wednesday, Nov. 7
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Retail in America is an ever-evolving industry. West Acres has been a staple in our metro since it was built in the early 1970s. Join the Young Professionals Network as they learn about how the changes in consumer shopping habits have affected our shopping center and how West Acres is adapting to continue to meet the needs of their consumers. Registration required.
West Acres Shopping Center
3902 13th Ave. S., Fargo
3. Women’s Empowerment | Saturday, Nov. 10
Noon – 4 p.m.
For the 2018 Women’s Empowerment Event, Elevate Human Potential has teamed up with Scheels, Rachel & Michelle, GNC, Lululemon, Nutridyn and more to bring you a fun-filled day celebrating women! The event will feature a silent auction, fashion show, team workout, shopping and social time with drinks and snacks.
EHP CrossFit
1400 25th St. S., Moorhead
4. Business Builders Workshops: Holiday Marketing | Tuesday, Nov. 13
8-9:30 a.m.
The holiday shopping season is one of the most important and can be the most expensive campaigns for small businesses. Join the SBA for an hour dedicated to generating a solid strategic plan for your organization’s holiday marketing. For more information, contact Sherri Komrosky at 701-239-5658 or [email protected].
NDSU Research & Technology Park
1854 NDSU Research Circle N., Fargo
5. How To Create Superconnected Digital Experiences | Tuesday, Nov. 13
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The demands of digital marketing never end. Our time and resources are consumed with feeding and maintaining our digital channels, juggling new projects, keeping ahead of the competition, analyzing our efforts and developing skills we definitely didn’t learn in college. This session will outline actionable solutions to these gaps and help you create digital experiences that are more connected, intuitive and audience focused.
Hilton Garden Inn
4351 17th Ave. S., Fargo
6. Voices Of Vision 2018 | Wednesday, Nov. 14
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
One of the most recognizable professional athletes in the world, Danica Patrick has succeeded in the male-dominated world of professional motorsports. At this year’s Voices of Vision, hear her first-hand account of her professional highlights and advice as she speaks on pushing yourself to the limits and following your dreams.
- Chamber Members: $70 per person in advance | $80 at the door | $800 Corporate Table Sponsor
- Non-Members: $95 per person in advance
Delta by Marriott
1635 42nd St. SW, Fargo
7. Cultivate 2018 | Thursday, Nov. 15
1-5 p.m.
Cultivate 2018 will be a half-day event featuring short TED-style talks and a farmers’ panel focusing on emerging technologies in agriculture. Throughout the event, speakers will share their experience, developments and challenges. The topics will cover a wide array of the AgTech industry including software applications, precision agriculture, drones, alternative farming methods and more.
- Tickets range from $20-$75.
The Stage at Island Park
333 4th St. S., Fargo
8. Fargo Business Series – Growing Your Business In Preparation For Exit | Thursday, Nov. 15
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
You’ve spent your whole life building your business; thinking about succession and transition is difficult, but important. There are a number of things to consider when transitioning your business, including management, ownership and entity structuring. All these factors play a key role in succession planning for a business. In this session, Eide Bailly will talk about the value of having a succession plan long before you have to implement it, the process and what you can do to prepare with the end in mind.
Holiday Inn — Embassy Room
3803 13th Ave. S., Fargo
9. Small Business Saturday | Saturday, Nov. 24
November 24th marks the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers. Participating businesses may vary. Please check their websites and/or Facebook pages for specific details on their offers or activities for Small Business Saturday.
Thoughts From The Experts: “I love finding the perfect, individualized gift for my family and friends. Shopping on Small Business Saturday is a great place to start. You don’t need to visit a physical storefront. If you prefer shopping from the comfort of your home, support a small business with an online store.” – Anita Hoffarth, co-owner of Reach Partners.
* Reach Partners helps organizations hold stand-out events and manage successful projects.
10. Gratitude Attitude: How To Make An Ordinary Life Extraordinary | Tuesday, Nov. 27
3:30-5 p.m.
You’ve spent your whole life building your business; thinking about succession and transition is difficult, but important. There are a number of things to consider when transitioning your business, including management, ownership and entity structuring. All these factors play a key role in succession planning for a business. In this session, Eide Bailly will talk about the value of having a succession plan long before you have to implement it, the process and what you can do to prepare with the end in mind.
At this session, Trina Michels will share her personal gratitude journey that consists of four different stages: cautious, comparative, gripping and nirvana. She’ll help attendees identify where they are on their gratitude journey and how they can move along. This will allow them to lead happier and ultimately more productive lives in both their work and home environments.
DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center
825 E. Beaton Dr., West Fargo
