Wisdom, Innovation, and Networking - Rapid City
Schedule
Tue Jun 02 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites | Rapid City, SD
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Join us for our Wisdom, Innovation, Networking (WIN) Luncheon at The Rushmore Hotel & Suites with spotlight speaker Ara Baumstarck, Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association.๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
If it feels like your business canโt run without you, youโre not alone. In this practical and relatable session, operations and HR professional Ara Baumstarck shares how to move out of daily chaos by building simple systems that clarify roles, streamline processes, and create more consistent ways of working. Youโll walk away with actionable strategies to reduce stress, build structure, and create a business that runs more smoothlyโso you can spend less time putting out fires and more time focusing on growth.
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Ara Baumstarck is the Vice President of Operations for the Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association, where sheโs spent the past 24 years mastering the art of keeping both people and budgets in line. She oversees budgeting, finances, human resources, administration, and the Black Hills Visitor Information Centerโessentially making sure everything works the way it should (and fixing it when it doesnโt).
Ara is President of the BH Society of Human Resource Management and Treasurer of the Dannyโs Jam Board of Directors. Sheโs equally passionate about supporting youth, volunteering in a variety of ways, most recently with the Rapid City Area Schools Advisory Council. When sheโs not working, youโll find her exploring the Black Hills, golfing, reading, gardening, or tracking down the worldโs largest roadside attractions.
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Check-in begins at 11:00 a.m. Weโll kick off the luncheon with networking and our 30-second speed networking, followed by lunch, and our spotlight speaker.
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When you check-out, there is a $1 credit card processing fee. Attendees may bring a check or exact change the day of the event.
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Registration and payment by Friday, May 29th @ 12 PM is required. Seating is limited. We will not be accepting walk-ins.
Interested in promoting your business or organization? Bring a door prize!
Want to promote your business or event? Come around 11 a.m. and bring business cards or handouts to place at each table setting (Approx. 40)
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Wisdom, Innovation, Networking (WIN) is an organization under the SD CEO Women's Business Center for women in business that provides an opportunity to widen their professional networks, promote their business or organization, and network with other women. WIN connects women, familiarizes participants with other businesses and/or upcoming events, and supports the SD CEO Women's Business Center.
Thank you US Bank for sponsoring our Rapid City WIN events!
SD CEO West Women's Business Center is funded in part by the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, 445 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701-2754, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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