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SUMMARY:Women's Business Bridge Navigate your Network Stillwater River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive networking event for women business professionals aboard the beautiful Stillwater Majestic Star riverboat\,\n\nproduced by the Women's Business Bridge\, a program of the Greater Stillwater Chamber Foundation.\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow women in business from around our local communities\, gain insights from an inspiring speaker\, and interactive breakout "Crew Conversation" Stations aboard one of Stillwater's premier river boats\, on a beautiful fall day on the St Croix River.\n\n\n\n\n\n Ready to Navigate Like a Captain?\n\nJoin us aboard the Majestic Star riverboat on St. Croix River for an exclusive one-day floating experience designed to help you steer your relationships\, strengthen your partnerships\, and level up your business connections like never before. Wednesday\, September 24\n\nThis is a strategic\, high-energy\, relationship-powered cruise with:\n\n A dynamic keynote that will get you thinking like the captain of your business\n\n Breakout Conversation Stations that help you connect with intention "from branding to business cards to headshots - you choose 3 out of the 6 offerings!\n\n Delicious Lunch\n\n Fresh air\, fabulous new relationships\, and unforgettable connections\n\n And yes... plenty of Instagram-worthy moments with your crew!\n\n Who's This Cruise For?\n\nThis event is exclusively for women business professionals who are members and guests of the Women's Business Bridge and Greater Stillwater Chamber. We welcome business owners\, leaders\, solopreneurs\, and rising stars across every industry - women ready to work with each other\, refer to each other\, and grow beside each other.\n\nWhether you're new to the group or a seasoned sailor\, you will leave with:\n\n\n New referrals\n Fresh insights\n Real relationships\n And a boatload of inspiration!!\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n9:00 am ~ Pre-Boarding Fun at Darn Knit Anyway! Join us for coffee and connections before we board the boat! \n\n10:30 am ~ Boarding the Boat\n\n11:00 am ~ We set sail!\n\n11:15 am ~ Keynote Presentation by Princess Paula\, Ship Happens: Choose your Crew Wisely\n\n11:45 am ~ Lunch with Networking\n\n12:30 pm ~ Conversation Stations - 6 different interactive breakout stations\n\n2:00 pm ~ Deboard Boat\n\n2:15 pm ~ Happy Hour & Continued Connecting + Goal setting and Accountability Groups\n\n\n\nBoarding Pass Fees:\n\n$125 if you are a current Women's Business Bridge or Greater Stillwater Chamber member *\n\n$155 for non-members\n\n\n\nYour Boarding Pass includes:\n\n Pre-boarding Coffee & Connections at Darn Knit Anyway\n\n On board learning: Keynote presenter Princess Paula Skoviera\n\n Breakout Crew Conversation Stations ~ you choose 3 out of the 6 offerings\, selected on site\n\n Delicious Lunch on board\n\n Happy Hour & Continued Connecting at a nearby local establishment where we will set goals and accountability partners (food & drinks are additional cost)\n\n\n\n*Interested in joining the Chamber and/or WBB - learn more here\n\n\n RSVP Today! Space is Limited! Don't Miss the Boat!\n\n Seats are limited\, and this ship will sail.\n\n Secure your spot early!\n\n\n\nYour Captain for this Cruise: Paula Skoviera \n\nPaula brings years of experience and a compass that always points to connection ~ to help you spot the right people\, build your dream crew\, and make your networking efforts truly work. Whether you've felt isolated in your work or just need a stronger crew to support your next big move\,\n\nthis keynote is your boarding pass.\n\nDon't miss it! because ship happens\n\nand it's better when you've got the right crew beside you.\n\n\n\nShip Happens: Choose Your Crew Wisely\n\n \n\n Set sail on a high-energy\, laugh-out-loud\, truth-packed keynote with Paula Skoviera ~ a seasoned connector\, master networker\, and business matchmaker with decades of experience building bridges (and crews) that actually float. In Ship Happens\, Paula unpacks the three essential "ships" every woman in business needs to build a career that lasts and relationships that matter:\n\n Relationships! Connect with others in your same industry not as rivals\, but as allies. Learn how to collaborate\, support each other\, and even share business instead of seeing each other as the competition.\n\n Partnerships! Discover your natural referral partners and how to build meaningful connections that generate business both ways. Paula will show you how to find them\, market to them\, and grow together.\n\n Friendships! Because doing business with people you actually like makes everything better. Learn how to deepen connections\, introduce others\, and create real friendships inside your professional world.\n\n\nCrew Conversation Stations ~ you will choose 3 of the 6 stations to attend onsite \n\n "First Mate\, First Impression" Personal Brand Station\n\n~ led by Kristina Marshall\, Kristina Lynn Photography & Design ~ Learn the do's & don'ts for a professional headshot with a local photographer\, to be sure your image matches your brand. \n\n "Tagline Tugboat" Messaging & Tagline Station\n\n~ led by Krista Skjold-Robbins\, Presentation storyteller and designer | KSR Creative ~ Learn from a wordsmith how to craft your signature phrase or elevator pitch to make it short\, sharp\, and memorable.\n\n\n\n "Sail the Socials" Social Media Mini-Audit Station\n\n~ led by Melissa Rose\, Brick and Mortar Visibility ~ A social pro gives a quick review of Instagram\, Facebook\, or LinkedIn with tips to optimize your presence.\n\n \n\n "Crew Check" Find Your Biz Besties Station\n\n~ led by Paula Skoviera\, Princess Paula Consulting ~ Create a networking map where women write down who they need and match up with potential collaborators.\n\n "Navigating Networking as an Introvert": Come as You Are Station\n\n~ led by Amanda Lathrop\, Lead Sheep Productions ~ Discover practical tips to build genuine connections\, boost confidence\, and navigate networking in a way that feels authentic and comfortable. Whether you're shy\, quiet\, or just need a new approach-come as you are and leave feeling ready to connect with purpose.\n\n\n\n "Sail Into Sales Success: How to Sell With Confidence & Authenticity" Station\n\n~ led by Kim Zahradka\, Norwex ~ Set sail with proven strategies and tips to boost your confidence\, connect authentically and chart your course to sales success.\n\n\nCoffee & Connections before we board the boat at Darn Knit Anyway\n\nEnjoy coffee & connections!\n\nMeet new friends and get some pre-boarding tips from Princess Paula before our fun-filled afternoon!\n\n\n\nPlus...Learn more about Darn Knit Anyway and hear the story of this women-owned and operated business that crafters drive MILES to shop at and attend their creative events! Shop in their awesome yarn store and connect with fellow attendees in their cozy Maker's Lounge ~ You don't want to miss the FUN! Come anytime between 9:00 and 10:30\, when we will walk over and board the boat!\n\nLocated at 423 S. Main Street\, Stillwater\n\n\nAlign your brand with growth\, leadership\, and community impact!\n\nSponsoring the Women's Business Bridge Navigate your Network Stillwater River Cruise positions your business as a champion of women in leadership while giving your business exposure to an engaged and influential audience.\n\nBe an Anchor Sponsor reserve your sponsorship today and help empower women in business\n\nto reach new horizons!\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you aboard the Stillwater Majestic Star for a day of inspiration and connection!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an exclusive networking event for women business professionals aboard the beautiful Stillwater Majestic Star riverboat\,
\nproduced by the Women'\;s Business Bridge\, a program of the Greater Stillwater Chamber Foundation.
\nThis event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow women in business from around our local communities\, gain insights from an inspiring speaker\, and interactive breakout "\;Crew Conversation"\; \;Stations aboard one of Stillwater'\;s premier river boats\, on a beautiful fall day on the St Croix River.
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\n💼\; Ready to Navigate Like a Captain?
\n\nJoin us aboard the Majestic Star riverboat on St. Croix River for an exclusive one-day floating experience designed to help you steer your relationships\, strengthen your partnerships\, and level up your business connections like never before. Wednesday\, September 24
\n\nThis is a strategic\, high-energy\, relationship-powered cruise with:
\n\n⚓\; A dynamic keynote that will get you thinking like the captain of your business
\n⚓\; Breakout \;Conversation Stations that help you connect with intention "\;from branding to business cards to headshots - you choose 3 out of the 6 offerings!
\n⚓\; Delicious Lunch
\n⚓\; Fresh air\, fabulous new relationships\, and unforgettable connections
\n⚓\; And yes... plenty of Instagram-worthy moments with your crew!
\n\n🎟\; Who'\;s This Cruise For?
\n\nThis event is exclusively for women business professionals who are members and guests of the Women'\;s Business Bridge and Greater Stillwater Chamber. We welcome business owners\, leaders\, solopreneurs\, and rising stars across every industry - \;women ready to work with each other\, refer to each other\, and grow beside each other.
\n\nWhether you'\;re new to the group or a seasoned sailor\, you will \;leave with:
\n\n\n - New referrals
\n - Fresh insights
\n - Real relationships
\n - And a boatload of inspiration!!
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\nAgenda:
\n
\n9:00 am ~ Pre-Boarding Fun at Darn Knit Anyway! Join us for coffee and connections before we board the boat! \;
\n10:30 am ~ Boarding the Boat
\n11:00 am ~ We set sail!
\n11:15 am ~ Keynote Presentation by Princess Paula\, Ship Happens: Choose your Crew Wisely
\n11:45 am ~ Lunch with Networking
\n12:30 pm ~ Conversation Stations - 6 different interactive breakout stations
\n2:00 pm ~ Deboard Boat
\n2:15 pm ~ Happy Hour &\; Continued Connecting \;+ Goal setting and Accountability Groups
\n
\nBoarding Pass Fees:
\n$125 if you are a current Women'\;s Business Bridge or Greater Stillwater Chamber member *
\n$155 for non-members
\n
\nYour Boarding Pass includes:
\n⚓\; Pre-boarding Coffee &\; Connections at Darn Knit Anyway
\n⚓\; On board learning: Keynote presenter Princess Paula Skoviera
\n⚓\; Breakout Crew Conversation Stations ~ \;you choose 3 out of the 6 offerings\, selected on site
\n⚓\; Delicious Lunch on board
\n⚓\; Happy Hour &\; Continued Connecting at a nearby local establishment where we will set goals and accountability partners (food &\; drinks are additional cost)
\n
\n*Interested in joining the Chamber and/or WBB - learn more here
\n\n
\n🎟\; RSVP Today! \;Space is Limited! Don'\;t \;Miss the Boat!
\n\n👑\; Seats are limited\, and this ship will sail.
\n🧭\; Secure your spot early!
\n\n\n
\n
Your Captain for this Cruise: Paula Skoviera \;
\n
Paula brings years of experience \;and a compass that always points to connection ~ \;to help you spot the right people\, build your dream crew\, and make your networking efforts truly work. Whether you'\;ve felt isolated in your work or just need a stronger crew to support your next big move\,
\nthis keynote is your boarding pass.
\nDon'\;t miss it! \;because ship happens
\nand it'\;s better when you'\;ve got the right crew beside you.
\n
\nShip Happens: Choose Your Crew Wisely
\n\;
\n\;Set sail on a high-energy\, laugh-out-loud\, truth-packed keynote with Paula Skoviera ~ \;a seasoned connector\, master networker\, and business matchmaker with decades of experience building bridges (and crews) that actually float. In Ship Happens\, Paula unpacks the three essential "\;ships"\; \;every woman in business needs to build a career that lasts and relationships that matter:
\n\n
Relationships! \;Connect with others in your same industry not as rivals\, but as allies. Learn how to collaborate\, support each other\, and even share business instead of seeing each other as the competition.
\n\n
Partnerships! Discover your natural referral partners and how to build meaningful connections that generate business both ways. Paula will show you how to find them\, market to them\, and grow together.
\n\n
Friendships! \;Because doing business with people you actually like makes everything better. Learn how to deepen connections\, introduce others\, and create real friendships inside your professional world.
\n\n
\n
Crew Conversation Stations ~ you will choose 3 of the 6 stations to attend onsite \;
\n\n
\;"\;First Mate\, First Impression"\; \;Personal Brand \;Station
\n~ led by Kristina Marshall\, Kristina Lynn Photography &\; Design \;~ Learn the do'\;s &\; don'\;ts for a professional headshot with a local photographer\, to be sure your image matches your brand. \;
\n\n
\;"\;Tagline Tugboat"\; \;Messaging &\; Tagline Station
\n~ \;led by \;Krista Skjold-Robbins\, Presentation storyteller and designer | KSR Creative ~ Learn from a wordsmith how to craft your signature phrase or elevator pitch to make it \;short\, sharp\, and memorable.
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\;"\;Sail the Socials"\; \;Social Media Mini-Audit Station
\n~ led by Melissa Rose\, \;Brick and Mortar Visibility \;~ A social pro gives a quick review of Instagram\, Facebook\, or LinkedIn with tips to optimize your presence.
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\;"\;Crew Check"\; \;Find Your Biz Besties Station
\n~ led by Paula Skoviera\, Princess Paula Consulting ~ Create a networking map where women write down who they need and match up with potential collaborators.
\n\n
🤝\;"\;Navigating Networking as an Introvert"\;: Come as You Are Station
\n~ \;led by \;Amanda Lathrop\, Lead Sheep Productions ~ Discover practical tips to build genuine connections\, boost confidence\, and navigate networking in a way that feels authentic and comfortable. Whether you'\;re shy\, quiet\, or just need a new approach-come as you are and leave feeling ready to connect with purpose.
\n
\n \;⛵\;&ldquo\;Sail Into Sales Success: How to Sell With Confidence &\; Authenticity&rdquo\; Station
\n~ led by Kim Zahradka\, Norwex \;~ Set sail with proven strategies and tips to boost your confidence\, connect authentically and chart your course to sales success.
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Coffee &\; Connections before we board the boat at Darn Knit Anyway
\nEnjoy coffee &\; connections!
\nMeet new friends and get some pre-boarding tips from Princess \;Paula before our fun-filled afternoon!
\n
\nPlus...Learn more about Darn Knit Anyway and hear the story of this women-owned and operated business that crafters drive MILES to shop at and attend their creative events! Shop in their awesome yarn store and connect with fellow attendees in their cozy Maker'\;s Lounge ~ You don'\;t want to miss the FUN! Come anytime between 9:00 and 10:30\, when we will walk over and board the boat!
\nLocated at 423 S. Main Street\, Stillwater
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Align your brand with growth\, leadership\, and community impact!
\n\n
Sponsoring the Women&rsquo\;s Business Bridge Navigate your Network Stillwater River Cruise positions your business as a champion of women in leadership while giving your business exposure to an engaged and influential audience.
\n\n
Be an Anchor Sponsor&mdash\;reserve your sponsorship today and help empower women in business
\nto reach new horizons!
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We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Stillwater Majestic Star for a day of inspiration and connection!
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LOCATION:Majestic Star Riverboat Stillwater River Boats 525 Main Street S. Stillwater\, MN 55082
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