Women in Business Summit Task Force

The world of small business is the pulsing heartbeat of our community. For me, there’s nothing luckier than getting to roll up my sleeves and help small businesses flourish. This thrill of making a real difference, propels me to aim sky-high and deeply care for you and your clients. It’s nice to meet you. I’m Tarah Beyer.

From my early days of six-years-old, you could see where I was going. Having the time of my life, masterfully crafting my little masterpieces at the mercy of a kids’ paint program. Fast-forward and I got my degree from UWRF, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Design & Photography.

After some years of experience, a thrilling chance bubbled up to be a part of something larger, something more, all while honoring my initial mission to serve. I could barely contain my excitement as I prepared to help small businesses blossom with Dapper Dog Marketing & Design.

Hi I'm Andrea, Owner + CEO of Grey & Grove — a women’s boutique focused on everyday style, elevated. Building a business I love and learning as I go. I created Grey & Grove as a space where women can feel confident, comfortable, and put together — every day.

www.greyandgrove.com

Hello!  My name is Holly Schmidt, and I am a Commercial Lender with Merchants Bank in Cottage Grove.  I have been in the banking industry for over 23 years and would love to help you with your business and lending needs.  I specialize in Commercial Real Estate - including purchases, refinancing, business acquisitions, buildouts, multi-unit properties, warehouses and office buildings as well as Investment properties and operating lines of credit.  I love working and living in the same community and currently serve as 1st Vice Chair on the Chamber's Executive Board of Directors.  I also serve as Treasurer/Secretary for the newly formed non-profit, Cottage Grove Foundation.

Holly Schmidt
haschmidt@merchantsbank.com
910-257-9804 - Direct/Mobile

For over 20 years, I have been honing my skills in the Business Development arena including working for a Fortune 500 not for profit, a National remediation franchise, MN School Districts and independent entrepreneurs. I am your secret weapon in this ever-evolving battlefield of business development.

An experienced speaker, I am passionate about networking and discovering your natural market and communicating this to audiences of five to five thousand. I am a relentless optimist, always searching for the silver lining and leveraging it to unlock unimaginable possibilities.

As a Business Development Strategist, I don't settle for ordinary partnerships; I forge connections that are driven by a profound purpose. I strive for significant outcomes that redefine the landscape of success for my clients, propelling them to new heights they never thought possible.