Are you seeking guidance and tools to manage uncertainty as a female in today's workforce? This year's event will help you understand ways to face these uncertainties, make tough decisions, and draw on resources available to you. Learn how four successful local women entrepreneurs have faced similar challenges.
Do issues beyond your control keep you up at night? Many businesses continue to face unforeseen challenges. While some things are beyond our control, no matter how well we plan, there are resources to help you make tough decisions about your business.
Financing, inflation, supply chain disruption, labour shortages, extreme weather – these things have all affected small businesses. How does one thrive instead of struggling to survive with all these disruptions?
Are you seeking guidance and tools to manage uncertainty? This year’s event will help you understand ways to face these uncertainties, make tough decisions and draw on resources available to you.
Learn how successful local women entrepreneurs have faced similar challenges.
see below for speaker bio's and agenda
Brandy Calvert Ringelmann
these 4 walls
Brandy Calvert Ringelmann has been an entrepreneur for the past 22 years in Quinte since her return to the area. From childcare services, retail and now arts and hospitality, Brandy has always loved finding voids in the market and creating something different, unexpected and experiential to fill those voids. A self taught artist with a background in business economics, plus her love of fashion, has her 2 businesses fueling her need for creativity in business.
Elaine Kruithof
Brambleberry Farm
Elaine is a second-generation fruit farmer responsible for managing sales, HR, marketing, innovation, and tourism at Brambleberry Farm in Quinte West. Elaine believes that everyone who works FOR her should feel that they work WITH her so they can work in an open environment where they are free to share their talents and individuality. She believes this type of teamwork environment enhances guests’ overall experiences. Since moving back to Quinte West, her love for the farm and desire to create a legacy here intensified. Her goal is to help to inspire new farms by incorporating new products and hands-on learning experiences. Agriculture is already a very unpredictable business and new innovations are very important for sustainability.
Amelia Campbell
Business Development Bank of Canada
Amelia Campbell, a professional with a passion for business development. Amelia has been a member of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) team for the past four years, where she has been responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. A resident of Prince Edward County, Amelia grew up at her family's business, Campbell's Orchards, and has deep roots in the community and a unique understanding of the area's business landscape. Her experience and expertise in the field have been invaluable in helping local businesses thrive.
Eileen Brown
Trenval
Eileen is the Business and Loans Advisor for Trenval Business Development Corporation assisting entrepreneurs throughout the Bay of Quinte and area. Eileen holds a professional designation as a Business Analyst augmented by University, Para-legal and trade acumen. Eileen’s entrepreneurial experience encompasses private corporate taxation, audit preparation, risk oversight, and small business ownership within Agribusiness from northern Alberta. Eileen’s is also a past volunteer within the Performing Arts world as a dance mom who relocated from northern Alberta to support her daughters professional training at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada. In 2022, Eileen was featured as a Leading Lender, a national initiative supporting women entrepreneurs towards success. Eileen actively participates in several organizations that support local small business including 2nd year Board member for the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards Committee, Loyalist PAC (Professional Associations Committee), QLIP (Quinte Local Immigration Partnership Committee) and a member for KNDL, previously known as SOAN, an organization igniting investment that supports local entrepreneurship. Eileen is also lead for a recently spearheaded Community Economic Development Program, Mentor Connect Quinte, a complimentary program that supports entrepreneurial mentorship.
Event schedule:
- 12:45 pm – Mocktail Mingle with the Speakers
- 1:15 pm – Welcome from planning partners
- 1:20 pm – Panel Presentations
- 2:25 pm – Networking break
- 2:55 pm – Hybrid Question and Answer period
- 3:50 pm - Door Prizes
- 4:00 pm – Farewell
Attend this event LIVE or join us VIRTUALLY for an afternoon packed full of interesting stories, networking, breakout rooms and door prizes!
Tuesday October 17, 2023
1pm - 4pm
This event is part of Bay of Quinte Business Week