1. Saturday, February 8, 2014 8AM - 1:30PM
O’Reilly Family Event Center - Drury University
The 6th Annual
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2. Keynote Speakers
Emily Church
Owner, EverythingKitchens.com
Loa Freeman
President, Success Naturally, Inc.
Sandy Edwards
Deputy Director, Crystal Bridges
Museum of American Art
Sally Hargis
Vice President, Ozarks Coca-
Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co.
Debra Yeager
Business Banking Officer, US
Bank
Cristine Daues
Owner, Granolove
Emily Church began Everything
Kitchens with $500 when she was 19 years
old. She is the oldest of nine children and
was motivated to lift herself out of poverty.
Emily is now a mother herself, running a
fast-growing company that has 24 employ-
ees. Emily has always had a heart for chil-
dren in third world countries and supports
World Vision, Grace village Orphanage, and A Glimmer of Hope
through Everything Kitchens. In 2013, Emily was a Most Influen-
tial Woman Honoree by SBJ. Visit Everything Kitchens retail Store
at 2750 S. Glenstone and www.everythingkitchens.com
Sandy’s career exemplifies her deep
commitment to improving quality of
life through arts and education. She is
currently in her seventh year as Deputy
Director at Crystal Bridges Museum of
American Art. Prior to that, she served as
Associate Vice Chancellor for Develop-
ment at the University of Arkansas for nine years. She and her
late husband, Clay, served as the management team for University
Development directing a one billion dollar campaign. Sandy is an
inspiration to all of us who want to be entrepreneurs.
Loa Freeman is a business owner/con-
sultant with over 30 years of experience.
Success Naturally, Inc. is a yoga, image, and
education center. She and her business were
awarded the Torch Award for Small Busi-
ness by the Better Business Bureau. Addi-
tionally, she is a Regional VP with Arbonne
International. Recognized nationally as a
leading yoga practitioner and teacher, Loa has traveled the world
studying and instructing others. She is also co-founder of the Doula
Foundation of Mid-America (DFMA), a not-for-profit birthing sup-
port organization.
Sally has been past chairman of Coca-
Cola Bottler’s Association, Springfield
Area Chamber of Commerce, Springfield
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Spring-
field Area Manufacturers Assocciation,
United Way of the Ozarks, Missouri
Department of Economic Development
Workforce Investment Board, Leadership Springfield, Boys and
Girls Club of Springfield, and Junior League of Springfield. In
addition to her outstanding leadership skills, she is supportive of
women entrepreneurs and has exceptional insight for business.
Christine Daues graduated from Ohio
University with a degree in Communica-
tions where she spent the majority of her
work experience in Broadcast News,16
years to be exact. After working in T.V.
news in Ohio, a job at KY3 brought her
to Missouri in 1998. During a three year
break, Christine worked at a food market-
ing company where the experience would prove lifesaving as she
launched her own granola company, Granolove, in 2010. 10% of
Granolove’s profits go to Shriners Hospitals for Children, where her
daughter is treated.
Debra manages banking relationships
for Small Business clients in the South-
West Missouri area. Prior to joining US
Bank, she began her banking career in
1983 with CharterBank in Springfield,
MO. Over the next 21 years, she continued
her career with what was ultimately known
as Bank of America. Ms. Yeager retired from Bank of America.
In 2004, she then joined Great Southern Bank as Banking Center
Manager specializing in small business and personal banking rela-
tionships. In 2013, Ms Yeager joined US Bank in her current role.
Meghan Chambers
Owner, Staxx and Jellybean Clothing for Children
Meghan graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2003 with a Marketing Management Degree. Shortly
thereafter she opened Staxx in March of 2004 and 7 years later she also acquired Jellybeans children’s store. Over
the past several years, Megan has been involved in several civic and non-profit organizations such as the Cham-
ber of Commerce, Developmental Center of the Ozarks, and Downtown Springfield Association, to name a few.
Meghan’s especially loved charity is Kadyn’s Krew, a group fighting for a Cystic fibrosis cure. She is married to her
high school sweetheart and has two daughters, Harlow (3) and Finley (2).

3. Featured Speakers Continued
Karen Parry
Agent, New York Life
Debbie Fisher
Buyer’s Agent, Shirley Franklin
Realtors
Nancy Erickson
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Chris Rozier
Member Relations Coordinator,
Camber of Commerce
Jason Graf
CEO, Crowdit
Rayanna Anderson
Director of the Management
Development Institute, SBTDC
David Jerome
Director, Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center- Blue Springs
Graf is the founder and concept-creator
of CrowdIt. As Springfield, Missouri’s
SCORE Chapter President and business
intermediary for Murphy Business & Fi-
nancial Corporation’s central region since
2010, Graf has an unwavering drive to
improve and support small business and
startup success. With more than 13 years of experience in business
and finance, Graf’s passion for business, marketing, planning, and
financing has helped other business owners get the support they
need to flourish in today’s economic climate.
David was the Director of the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center, Little Rock, from June 2012- April 2013.
David was a career Army officer where, in addition to serving as a company commander, he was a contracting offi-
cer and project director. David was also the Commander of the Defense Contract Management Office – Albuquer-
que. He is certified Level III in both Contract Management and Program Management. David has been a Certified
Professional Contracts Manager since November 1993 and was awarded a lifetime certification in November 2013.
After 23 years, he retired from the Army in June, 1999. David has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administra-
tion from the University of Central Missouri; a MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne; and, a
Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
Nancy Erickson graduated from
William Woods University in 1987 with a
degree in Business Administration. While
earning a Masters in Business Manage-
ment from Cardinal Stritch College,
in 1994 she opened her first office for
Edward Jones in Verona, Wisconsin. Three
years later, she left her profitable branch in
Wisconsin to move to southwest Missouri. She found her perma-
nent professional home in Bolivar when she took over a vacated
office in 2003 and has since turned it into one of the most success-
ful investment businesses in southwest Missouri.
Since 2006, Debbie has been actively
helping friends and families find that
special place they call home. Debbie has a
Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri
State University and a Master’s Degree
from William Woods University and 30
years experience as an elementary school
educator in the Springfield School Systems. Her keen interest in all
things related to real estate led her to get her license in 2006. Her
ability to apply skills she acquired from years in the classroom have
translated into a well-organized and successful real estate business.
Karen began her insurance career after
closing her business, Furniture Gourmet.
Karen had developed Furniture Gourmet,
an internet home decor retail company,
while she worked full time as National Sales
Manager of KYTV. After 5 years of balanc-
ing both, Karen left KYTV to run her own
company full time. However, it eventually
became clear that it was time to close down and begin something
new. Insurance has a special appeal to her as it allows her to help
clients build a strong foundation of protection for their loved ones.
Karen is an active member of several organizations in Springfield.
Rayanna has consulted with over 2,000
businesses and presented over 250 seminars
on a variety of business topics. She recieved
the Star Performer Award from the As-
sociation of Small Business Develeopment
Centers in the premiere year of the award.
She was also named one of the Springfield Business Journal’s Most
Influential Women for 2011. Additionally, Rayanna has helped
small business owners acquire over $100 million in financing. She
has four years of accounting experience and ten years of manage-
ment experience with Dillard’s prior to joining SBDC.
Chris Graduated with a degree in Orga-
nizational Communication from Murray
State University in Murray, KY. Following
family to Springfield, Chris started a career
in restaurant and club management before
taking a role as Sales Coordinator for the
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
His current role focuses on member engagement, small business
growth, and relationship building in the community. Chris is ac-
tive in the community including Rotary North of Springfield and
The Network, the chamber’s young professional group.

4. 8:00 - 8:30AM Registration Front Doors
Networking with Exhibitors Floor
8:30 - 9:30AM Welcome
Breakfast with Keynote Speaker-Emily Church Floor
9:30 - 9:45AM Break and Visit Exhibitors Floor
9:45 - 10:40AM Breakout Session 1
Loa Freeman, Harnessing the Energy of Change Conference Room
Sally Hargis, Navigating the Family Business Banquet Room
Christine Daues, Go a Different Direction and Live Panther Deck
Your Dream
Debra Yeager, How to Have a Great Banking Relationship Floor
10:40 - 10:55AM Break and Visit Exhibitors Floor
10:55 - 11:50AM Breakout Session 2
Meghan Chambers, Don’t Stand Still, Keep Your Business Panther Deck
Evolving
Nancy Erickson, Debbie Fisher, and Karen Parry, Be In Floor
Business FOR Yourself, But not BY
Yourself
Rayanna Anderson, Jason Graf, Chris Rozier and Banquet Room
David Jerome, Local Resource Panel
Loa Freeman, Success Naturally, Inc., Harnessing the Conference Room
Energy of Change
11:50 - 12:00PM Break and Visit Exhibitors Floor
12:00 - 1:30PM Lunch with Keynote Speaker-Sandy Edwards Floor
WES Awards
Schedule of Events
Rayanna Anderson, SBTDC
Carrie Brown, CPA
Tara Horton, SBTDC
Mitzie Zerr, City Utilities
Chris Rozier, Springfield Area Chamber of
Commerce
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Advisory Committee:
Event Planners
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Marcia Johnson
Student Volunteers
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Philip Dosier
Claire Griffin
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Bri Hopkins
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Kelli Keene
Wing Lam
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