A BIG CONFERENCE FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
No more spending thousands of dollars to travel outside Alaska to try and grow your business.
This time the growth is coming to you.
She Means Business
2026
She Means Business is for women entrepreneurs who want clarity, confidence, and connection through practical education, expert insight, and meaningful conversations that help them protect, grow, and lead their business with intention.
The Annex | Palmer, Alaska | January 31, 2026
Learn from Alaskan Business Experts
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Amanda Bowles
LANDMARK COLLECTIVE - HOST
Here to help guide you through the day, Amanda will also be teaching a session that will have you walking away with your social media content calendar planned out for a whole year.
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Crystal Chapman
CJC DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS - HOST
Your co-host for the day, Crystal brings her whole team to help you with all things branding and how to really use AI like an employee in your business.
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Molly Blakeley
MOLLY BZ COOKIES - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
After finding herself as a single mom down to her last $150 in a little town in Alaska. Molly Bz Cookies are now a national brand valued over $20 million.
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Heather Dunn
AMBIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY - WORKSHOP TEACHER
Not only will Heather be teaching you how to create your own stock photo library, but she will also be offering headshots that every business owner needs!
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Kimberly Allen
NAVIGATE ACCOUNTING SERVICES - WORKSHOP TEACHER
Knowing your numbers to make confident business decisions is a must for every business owner and Kim is here to bring you clairty.
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Joy Fearn Condon
NEW YORK LIFE - WORKSHOP TEACHER
Business isn’t just about growth. It’s about sustainability, protection, and future planning. Joy will teach you how to protect your income and reduce risk.
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Tayva Taylor
ALASKA LAW & MEDIATION - WORKSHOP TEACHER
Your business is more than income - it’s an asset, a responsibility, and part of your family’s future. Learn the legal foundations every business owner needs to know.
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CJC Design Team
CJC Dynamic Solutions - Workshop Teachers
Chaney and Kat bring complementary experience and perspectives to their work in branding and design, blending strategy, creativity, and real world business understanding.
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Allie Hewitt
Learn how the right coverage helps reduce risk, protect income, and prepare for unexpected challenges. We will cover common gaps business owners overlook and how insurance fits into long-term planning.
Speakers are subject to change.
She Means Business is for you if you’re tired of online courses that leave you overwhelmed. If you’re tired of events that leave you with a notebook full of ideas, but no knowledge how to implement them. If you’re tired of knowing your business is capable of big things, but you just don’t know how to get it there.
The business event for Businesswomen ready for growth
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30–9:15 — Registration
9:15–9:30 — Opening
9:30–10:00 — Molly Blakeley Keynote Speaker
10:00–10:30 — CJC Branding
10:30–11:00 — Workshop #1
12:00–1:00 — Lunch and Content Planning with Amanda
12:30–1:00 — Photo Library with Heather
1:00–2:00 — Workshop #2
2:00–3:00 — Speed Networking
3:00–4:00 — Workshop #3
4:00–4:45— Open discussion w/ panel
4:45–5:00 — Closing
*Subject to change
HOW TO ATTEND
1. Save your spot by registering below.
Purchase your ticket below.
2. Add the event to your calendar.
Let your business bestie know she needs to come too!
3. Come ready to blow up your growth!
We highly recommend bringing your laptop, notebook, pen, etc- whatever you use for brainstorming and keeping track of knockout ideas!
FAQ
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With four experts, you’ll have your choice of breakout workshops covering topics such as
Knowing Your Numbers to Make Confident Business Decisions,
Protecting Income Today While Planning for Tomorrow,
Protecting Your Business, Family & Legacy, and
Your AI Employee: How to Use ChatGPT to Run, Document & Scale Your Business.There will also be three sessions for all attendees -
Stop Guessing What to Post: Your Year-Long Content Plan,
Your Brand, Your Images: Creating a Custom Stock Photo Library, and
Your Brand is Already Speaking — The Question is Whether It’s Saying What You Think It is. -
This event is for women in business and female entrepreneurs specifically. You may be throwing the idea around of starting your own business or have been in business for years- there will be workshops for you!
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No more boarding a plane to travel to a business conference. We’ll be taking over the Annex in downtown Palmer at 247 S. Alaska St.
We’ll be there all day on January 31, 2026, 9am to 5pm. Doors open at 8:30am. Carpooling is highly recommended!
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Come in whatever you’re comfortable in! Since this is also a networking event, you will be meeting potential collaborators or clients, so we suggest whatever represents your business the best!
Heather of Relic Photography will be there to take headshots! So keep that in mind too.
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Yes! There will be breakfast items and a fully catered lunch included. We will also provide water, tea, and coffee because we know what really powers businesswomen…
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We would LOVE to show off your business as a sponsor! Please email Amanda at info@thelandmarkcollective.com for a sponsor sheet.
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Of course! Your employees can help your business grow too! You’ll be amazed how quickly your business growth can accelerate when the whole team is on the same page. Be sure to get them all tickets too.
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There is no official deadline to sign up. BUT space is limited so you don’t want to wait! Save your seat before you miss out.
Event Sponsors
Become a sponsor today! Email Amanda at info@thelandmarkcollective.com for a sponsor sheet.