SOAR Conference FOR women in business
After two years of connecting with others almost exclusively online, the 4th Annual SOAR Conference, held October 11-13, 2022, transitioned to a two-day hybrid model. On Day 1, participants gained inspiration and helpful business insight from a virtual keynote and virtual panel made up of local entrepreneurs. On Day 2 and 3, conference participants connected in person (Duluth and Princeton areas) with women who aspire to build successful small businesses.
SOAR is a conference for women in business. It is also a mindset, an action plan, and a community geared at supporting women business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our region to make incredible things happen.
More information about the 2023 SOAR Conference will be available soon. Check back for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend the SOAR Conference?
- Women business owners
- Aspiring small business owners
- Those who want to connect with local women-owned businesses
- Women’s Business Alliance partners and supporters
Can people who don’t identify as women attend the conference?
Yes! The SOAR Conference is open to anyone who would like to attend. Keep in mind that the topics and discussions were chosen with women-owned businesses in mind.
Who hosts the SOAR Conference?
The SOAR Conference is hosted by the Women’s Business Alliance, which is a program of the Entrepreneur Fund and a certified Women’s Business Center of the U.S. SBA, that provides specialized advising, training, networking, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs across 17 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The WBA is dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their small business journey, as well as providing opportunities for professional growth.
If you have additional questions, please reach our team at 218-623-5747 or info@entrepreneurfund.org
The SOAR Conference is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Women’s Business Alliance is a program of the Entrepreneur Fund, funded in part through an agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Entrepreneur Fund does not discriminate in providing services to people based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and with limited English proficiency are available on request. Make a request at least 2 weeks in advance by contacting the Entrepreneur Fund at 218-623-5747 or info@entrepreneurfund.org. The Entrepreneur Fund is an equal opportunity employer, lender and service provider.
