GetConnected Annual Conference

Healthcare Entrepreneur Conference 2008

Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation

On May 8, 2008, the 8th Annual GetConnected! Conference was held at the College of St. Catherine. The conference joined 131 women entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and investors for an informative and inspiring luncheon, workshops, roundtable discussion, and VIP reception.

The conference began with greetings and networking before being seated for the luncheon and empowering keynote from Linda Hall Whitman, former CEO of MinuteClinic, who shared her success story of transforming MinuteClinic into a healthcare dynasty.

The afternoon continued with insightful healthcare entrepreneurial workshops presented by industry-leading experts:

Christine Abell

Archelle Georgi

Keith Halleland

Laurie Westman Huotari

A roundtable discussion, facilitated by Archelle Georgiou, MD, Georgiou, LLC, enabled workshop leaders to share their entrepreneurial wisdom to the women business owners in attendance.

The day concluded with a VIP wine reception which included the launch of Better Health & Living magazine, a new Twin Cities healthcare publication.

Testimonials from GetConnected! 2008 attendees:

“Thanking you for putting together such an amazing symposium. It was such a pleasure to be surrounded by so many bright and invigorating women.”

“The conference was a wonderful event, and you should be very proud of the positive energy and connections that were obviously present.”

“I think you have a very good thing going… love what you do and the way you do it!”

Event Details:

Thursday, May 8, 2008
11:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN

Our annual half-day seminar with luncheon keynote speaker, Linda Hall Whitman, former CEO of MinuteClinic, workshops with experts and a VIP reception launching Better Health & Living magazine.

Cost: $160 (including luncheon, breakouts and reception)

Registration - 11:15 – 11:45 am

Welcome and Introductions - 11:45 – 12:00 pm

Luncheon and Keynote Speaker - 12:00 – 1:00 pm

MinuteClinic: Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare

Break - 1:00 – 1:15 pm

First Workshop - 1:15 – 2:15 pm
(See descriptions below)

Networking Break - 2:15 – 2:45 pm

Second Workshop - 2:45 – 3:45pm
(See below)

Networking Break - 3:45 – 4:00 pm

Roundtable Discussion with Workshop Presenters - 4:00 – 5:00 pm

GetConnected! VIP Reception - 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Better Health & Living

Expert Entrepreneur Workshops
Attendees choose two workshops among these five options. Each workshop is offered at 1:15 pm and 2:45pm.

The Impact of Changing Demographics: Are you ready for the generational shifts in healthcare?

Jill J. Johnson, Johnson Consulting Services
How to Launch and Grow a Medical Device Business

Kay Phillips, ATEK Companies
Doing Deals and Raising Money: Healthcare Transactions and Financing

The Health Care Crisis – Debunking the Myths and Understanding the Implications

On the Move – Reinventing How We Work

In cooperation with the College of St. Catherine School of Health

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Our Generous Sponsors

Corporate Sponsor: LarsonAllen

Event Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Reception Sponsor: Halleland, Lewis, Nilan & Johnson

Media Sponsor: Better Health & Living