Dr. Barb is an accomplished educator and leader with over 25 years of experience shaping growth and transformation. As an entrepreneur, she has designed and delivered impactful parenting courses, expertly mediated family conflicts, and provided compassionate therapy to children and teens. Dr. Barb also works with executive leaders worldwide, offering tailored coaching and expert support to guide them on their journey toward transformative leadership.
DR. Barb Hughson - Reimagine, Reinvent, Lead: Unlocking the Power of Innovation in Leadership
Elliot P. Anderson is a highly motivated and results-oriented marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience driving organizational success and fostering entrepreneurial growth. As founder of Xsite Creative LLC, he has spent the past 2.5 years developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies for clients in engineering, manufacturing, industrial services, and other sectors, with a strong emphasis on building long-term partnerships and fostering mutual growth. His approach is rooted in an “Anti-Marketing “; philosophy that prioritizes genuine connection, transparency, and ethical practices, recognizing these as vital for sustainable growth, especially in emerging ventures. In addition, Elliot has been heavily involved in learning, using and training on the practical applications of AI in marketing over the past 2.5 years, bringing cutting-edge tools to businesses of all sizes.
Elliot Anderson - AI Advantage in Small Business Marketing: Doing More with Less
Based in Durango, Colorado, Websites by Khara is a web design and SEO digital marketing agency for small businesses owned by Khara Wolf. Khara specializes in personalized services that include custom Squarespace website design and transparent revenue-driven SEO marketing (on all platforms). With over 12 years of experience and an extensive background in graphic design, branding, web development, UX design, copywriting, and SEO, Khara offers a wide range of highly effective services to help small business owners grow and scale their business. Khara is a Squarespace Platinum Circle Partner, a Certified Squarespace Marketplace Expert, and a Certified SEO Expert. Learn more at https://www.websitesbykhara.com.
Khara Wolf - Local SEO Fundamentals, Get More Online Leads
Marion Champoux-Pellegrin is the Rural Director at The Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center, a nonprofit that helps businesses learn about and convert to employee ownership. RMEOC provides personalized, practical support owners need to sell their businesses to employees. Marion's experience working in and with companies of all sizes, sectors, and contexts has given her the perspective needed to understand your particular circumstances and the hands-on experience to get you to the finish line.
Kevin Bowen is the co-founder of Kaizenlyst, a consulting firm focused on empowering small businesses with sustainable, financially responsible, data-driven solutions. He brings extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on ethical business practices and sustainable tourism. Kevin co-founded The PAD, a boutique hotel/hostel in Silverthorne, Colorado, which is proudly certified as a B Corp. He also runs Hospitality Consulting Solutions and serves as a business operations and finance consultant for the Southwest Colorado SBDC. Libby Lukens is the Employee Ownership Office Program Manager at Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). Libby oversees multiple tax credit programs and develops marketing strategies to increase program utilization and advance Employee Ownership throughout Colorado.
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Kevin Bowen, Marion Champoux-Pellegrin, and Libby Lukens - Selling your business: Ways to Plan for The Future
As a Business Manager at the Center for Innovation at Fort Lewis College, I oversee the operations and marketing of the center, which supports and promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact among students, faculty, and community members. I have a dual degree in Graphic Design and Marketing from Fort Lewis College, which gives me a unique combination of creative and analytical skills. I have more than five years of experience in leading and managing various projects and programs in the fields of leadership development, community engagement, and innovation. Some of my achievements include developing and implementing effective marketing strategies, and facilitating workshops and events that foster collaboration, learning, and innovation. I am passionate about empowering and inspiring others to pursue their ideas and goals, and I am always looking for new opportunities to grow and challenge myself.
Elizabeth Calagias - Wellness hour: Net-Walking