From Idea to Impact: Building a Business the Community Says "YES" To

Mini Masterclass + Panel Discussion for Women Entrepreneurs
Topic: From Idea to Impact: Building a Business the Community Says "YES" To

Please feel free to reserve your seat on Eventbrite today.
Ready to move from idea to real impact?
Join us for a focused Mini Masterclass + Panel Discussion designed for women entrepreneurs who want clarity, confidence, and connection.

Details:
March 25 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IUSB – Northside Hall
1825 Northside Blvd., South Bend
Refreshments provided

During this experience, you will:
• Learn what “business readiness” truly means from decision-makers’ perspectives
• Gain insider clarity on funding, community investment, and growth pathways
• Participate in guided reflection to identify your next right step
• Understand how innovation, capital, mentorship, and city support connect
A true masterclass experience provides:

A shared framework you can apply immediately
Insider insights you won’t find online
Structured reflection — not just passive listening
Clear, actionable direction

Meet the Panel
Leaders representing key pillars of the local business ecosystem:
Modupe Adeoye, Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IUSB
Heather Leer, Vice President, Northwest Bank
Mary McAfee, Director, Department of Community Investment, City of South Bend
Cindy Cohen, RN BS BA, Founder, C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc.
Moderated by Stacey Oberly Black, Executive Director, Michiana Women Rise

You’ll leave with greater confidence and a stronger sense of where your business fits within the South Bend entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Hear directly from leaders in innovation, banking, community investment, and mentorship as they share what business readiness really looks like—and how women entrepreneurs can access support in South Bend.

If you’re building something meaningful and want the community to say YES, this conversation is for you.
Please feel free to reserve your seat on Eventbrite today.

Event sponsors:
C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc.
Michiana Women Rise
Northwest Bank
Indiana University South Bend
City of South Bend
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses that believe in strengthening women-owned enterprises and building a thriving local economy. Your participation, sponsorship, or donation helps expand access to mentoring, scholarships, and business education for women in our region.