International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs
Healthcare Entrepreneruship Conference: GetConnected! 2008
REGISTRATION
Cost: $160
Register ONLINE or call 651.690.8848
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs encourages corporations and organizations to sponsor the GetConnected! Conference. This is an outstanding way for your company to reach a target audience of women business owners and be featured as a supporter of entrepreneurship. Event and table sponsorship opportunities are available which include reserved seating, promotional advertising, and on-site recognition. Contact Sara Cotter at 651.690.8885 or sjcotter@stkate.edu for more information. We look forward to partnering with your company for this great event!
WORKSHOPS
Choose two of these five workshops to attend (click on name of presenter for additional information)
- The Impact of Changing Demographics: Are you ready for the generational shifts in healthcare?
Demographic changes over the next decade will upend healthcare services. These trends will transform our economic, technological and political priorities. Are you ready for the changes that will redefine whom you serve and how you serve them?
Jill J. Johnson, Johnson Consulting Services
- Launching and Growing a Medical Device Business
The session will focus on how to start and grow a medical device business, either within a larger entity or as a stand-alone company. Topics will include market evaluations, sales and marketing, building an organization, acquisitions and ongoing business management. Financing will not be covered. A separate workshop will address this critical topic.
Kay Phillips, ATEK Companies
- The Healthcare Crisis – Debunking the myths and understanding the implications
This workshop will explain from both a national and local perspective the healthcare crisis we are facing. We will help you understand what this may mean to your business, your employees, yourself and your family.
Christine Abell, LarsonAllen
Jeanne Ripley, Halleland Health Consulting
- On the Move: Reinventing How We Work
This interactive workshop will explain how SALO has embraced "walking while you work" by adopting walking workstations and movement in the workplace. Learn about the results, what employees think and how you too can be an early adopter. Onsite workstations are available for you to try.
Amy Langer, SALO
Lynne Sullivan, Details
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION featuring workshop presenters follows workshops. Discussions moderated by
Archelle Georgiou, M.D., Georgiou Consulting, LLC.
Register Online Today www.stkate.edu/iiwe or
Call 651.690.8848
RECEPTION
Join us for a VIP reception immediately following the roundtable discussion. We will be celebrating the launch of Better Health & Living Magazine!
AGENDA -Click Here
In cooperation with the College of St. Catherine School of Health
and
Our Generous Sponsors
Corporate Sponsor: LarsonAllen
Event Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Reception Sponsor: Halleland, Lewis, Nilan & Johnson
Media Sponsor: Better Health & Living
Register Online Today www.stkate.edu/iiwe or Call 651.690.8848
For More Information, Contact:
The International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs
(651) 690-8848
iiwe@stkate.edu
www.st.kate.edu/iiwe