2026 Women's Business Summit

Maslon Partner and Board Member Susan Markey will take part in a panel discussion on May 7 as part of the Women's Business Summit presented by Maslon, Prosperwell Financial, Copeland Buhl, and Exit Planning Strategies, LLC.

The summit is a complimentary half-day event for women business owners who want to grow their business or are looking to sell their company within the next few years.

Register here: Women’s Business Summit.

LOCATION

Maslon LLP
225 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

AGENDA

1:30 p.m. | Registration & Networking

1:45-1:50 p.m. | Opening Remarks and Introductions

Nicole Middendorf, Wealth Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services; CEO, Prosperwell Financial

1:50-2:40 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Business Exit Strategies to Consider

Panel discussion moderated by Dyanne Ross-Hanson, with panelists Nicole Middendorf, Susan Markey, Katie Monger, and Jo Trahms.

• How early should you begin planning to sell your business?
• Exit/transition options, and the advantages/disadvantages of each
• What your company is worth, and ways to increase value prior to a sale
• Role of a CPA, attorney, wealth advisor, and investment banker during a transaction
• Best practices for women business owners
• Readiness planning
• Q&A

2:40–3:05 p.m.: Break: Refreshments, Networking, and Connecting with Vendors

3:05–3:55 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion: Your Top Questions Answered by Successful Women Business Owners

Panel discussion moderated by Dyanne Ross-Hanson, with panelists Hillary Spreizer, Jill Haspert, Ashley Hawks, and Kathryn Tunheim.

• Buying, selling, and growing your business
• What do you know now that you wish you knew then?
• Q&A

3:55–4 p.m.: Closing Remarks

4-5 p.m.: Networking Reception