By Ava Carter
Are you a Small Business Owner, an Entrepreneur, Self-employed, a Non-Profit Agency, or someone who works from home?
Then this Business Forum event is for you! Join us at the PLPOA Clubhouse on Tuesday, April 29 from 1:00-6:00pm.
This incredible half-day business forum will give businesses more tools to help maintain positive momentum in 2025, individuals hoping to open a business more insight, and those looking to grow their business more resources. The Forum begins with a keynote by noted speaker Dale Wilsher on Leading with a Purpose. Following the keynote address are two breakout sessions and a networking event with drinks and snacks to round out the afternoon.
Breakout session one offers a choice between “Building Your Business for Value and Profit,” presented by Terryl Peterson, or “Working Smarter not Harder with Digital Tools,” a panel discussion. Breakout session two offers a choice between “The Art of Confident Leadership,” presented by Dale Wilsher,” or “Lending & Financial Options,” presented by Sherry Waner.
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Dale Wilsher is an executive leadership coach and personal development expert who helps individuals and organizations turn their purpose into full potential. She is the author of the award-winning personality book, certified DISC trainer, as well as a faculty member for the US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Organizational Management. She is ICF accredited as a Professional Certified Coach and a member of Forbes Coaches Council.
As a keynote speaker, Dale offers a fresh and modern perspective on the age-old questions, Who am I? and What am I here for?. Her background in sales and science, makes her uniquely qualified to provide high-level insights into the untapped strengths, undiscovered values, and underlying purpose of her audiences using the latest findings in positive psychology, leadership, and neuroscience.
She is on a mission to help people rise into their fullest lives and truest work.
The US Chamber of Commerce said, “Dale is inspirational and motivational. She makes you feel like you’re the only person in the room.”
Forum Schedule
12:00 -1:00: Registration
1:00 – 1:15: Opening remarks by Mary Jo Coulehan, Title Partner Remarks
1:15 – 2:15: Opening Keynote by Dale Wilsher – Leading With a Purpose
2:15 – 2:30: Break for Snacks and Networking
2:30-3:30: Breakout Session 1*
Terryl Peterson – Building Your Business for Value and Profit
Panel Discussion – Working Smarter not Harder with Digital Tools
3:30-3:45: Break for Snacks and Networking
3:45-4:45: Breakout Session 2*
Dale Wilsher – The Art of Confident Leadership
Sherry Waner & Rosy McDonough – Finding Funding
4:45 – 5:00 – Closing Remarks/Title Partner Remarks
5:00 – 6:00 Networking Event
*Breakout topics may be subject to change.
Tickets are Available Now! Chamber Members: $35; Non-Members: $45.
For additional questions or to learn more about the Building Business Excellence Forum, please contact Ava Carter, Special Events Coordinator; events@pagosachamber.com ; 970-264-2360 x111
Ava Carter is Special Events Coordinator with the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.