SME Women in Business: ‘I love the connections'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An event aimed at inspiring and honoring women marked its 45th anniversary on Tuesday.
It was a day full of networking, learning, and some shopping.
'We are hanging out. We are drinking coffee,' Jill Dunn said.
KELOLAND News spoke Dunn as she was browsing the trade fair, one of the activities at the SME Women in Business event.
'I run a small business doing hair, and just to connect with other women,' Dunn said.
Landi Schweigert was one of the vendors at the event.
She owns a charcuterie company and a marquee letter rental business.
'I love the connections. There's all sorts of women here, not just women, business owners in general. I feel like it puts you in front of a lot of people. You also get to meet new faces,' Schweigert said.
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The Women in Business event also featured speakers and experience rooms.
Ronna Poppens is the chair of the Women in Business.
'This allows women the chance to be uplifted and encouraged, and the whole goal is that we can provide a place where it's safe, it's somewhere they can be and share ideas and network and really advocate for one another,' Poppens said.
'Connecting with other women is really important as a woman,' Dunn said.
The Women in Business event also included an evening program with awards and a keynote speaker.
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