The West

SD CEO West
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The West podcast gives women entrepreneurs of South Dakota an opportunity to share their stories. Every day is a chance to take steps toward achieving your business dreams, and sometimes knowing which steps to take can be daunting. Walk with SD CEO West Women's Business Center with the people who have been there, done that or maybe just in the middle of the journey. We hope our stories give you the skills and knowledge to move forward with confidence.

  1. 08/28/2024

    Alma Mater Proud

    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. ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  2. 03/13/2024

    Beyond The Ledger with Denise Webster

    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. ---  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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  3. 10/04/2023

    A Strong Foundation with Marliss Wipf

    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. ---  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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  4. 09/06/2023

    Write Your Story with Kate Meadows

    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.  ---  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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  5. 08/16/2023

    The SD CEO Legacy with Kay Schallenkamp, Priscilla Romkema, & Helen Merriman

    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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  6. 08/03/2023

    Life In Legacy with Dew Bad Warrior Ganje

    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 ---  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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  7. 07/19/2023

    Discover Your Clarity with Laura Piening

    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 ---  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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

  8. 06/21/2023

    Meant To Be A Business Owner with Barb Koster

    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. --- 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 ---  Questions about starting a business? Visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO or email SDCEO@BHSU.edu  ---  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.

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The West podcast gives women entrepreneurs of South Dakota an opportunity to share their stories. Every day is a chance to take steps toward achieving your business dreams, and sometimes knowing which steps to take can be daunting. Walk with SD CEO West Women's Business Center with the people who have been there, done that or maybe just in the middle of the journey. We hope our stories give you the skills and knowledge to move forward with confidence.

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  • Creator
    SD CEO West
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © SD CEO West
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    The West