Achieving business success takes passion and perseverance —
it takes mental toughness!
Achieving business success takes passion and perseverance — it takes mental toughness!
This year, the conference is centered on Mental Toughness and will offer insights into building resilience, adaptability, and perseverance—crucial attributes for navigating the challenges of owning and running a business. Engage with experts, share experiences, and gain practical strategies that not only enhance your personal well-being but also contribute to fostering a more robust and resilient community.
Nominate a Small Business Owner
All small business owners, advocates, and partners are invited to attend this event. This day is meant to celebrate, network, and educate small business owners and advocates on their impact in our community and provide resources to keep local businesses growing and thriving.
You will also share in the experience to honor our business community as we present The Small Business of the Year and The Small Business Advocate of the Year awards.
Opening Speakers
Get ready to engage with pioneering concepts and gain valuable perspectives from our esteemed lineup of speakers at the ABC Conference.
Opening Speakers
Get ready to engage with pioneering concepts and gain valuable perspectives from our esteemed lineup of speakers at the ABC Conference.
Janeale Dean
President & Principal Consultant
Desert Creative Group
Janeale Dean has a Bachelor of Fine Art in Visual Communications. Starting her career as a designer, she understands the power that visually impactful designs have on effective marketing…
Tamara Joyce
Business & Marketing Consultant
Desert Creative Group
Tamara Joyce is a seasoned marketing and project management professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with renowned companies…
Janeale
President & Principal Consultant
Desert Creative Group
Janeale Dean has a Bachelor of Fine Art in Visual Communications. Starting her career as a designer, she understands the power that visually impactful designs have on effective marketing…
Tamara Joyce
Business & Marketing Consultant
Desert Creative Group
Tamara Joyce is a seasoned marketing and project management professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with renowned companies…
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Roger Hall
President/Business Psychologist
Compass Consultation, Ltd.
Dr. Roger Hall provides peak performance mental conditioning for clients all over the country. They are entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. In his whole life approach, he trains elite businesspeople to perform at their best so that their businesses can thrive. He works with leadership teams to improve team health and accountability. With over 30 years of human performance experience, Dr. Hall has trained thousands to improve their lives and business performance. He is the author of three books: Expedition, Staying Happy Being Productive, and DIY Brain. He’s writing his fourth book, DIY Leader Brain.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Roger Hall
President/Business Psychologist
Compass Consultation, Ltd.
Dr. Roger Hall provides peak performance mental conditioning for clients all over the country. They are entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. In his whole life approach, he trains elite businesspeople to perform at their best so that their businesses can thrive. He works with leadership teams to improve team health and accountability. With over 30 years of human performance experience, Dr. Hall has trained thousands to improve their lives and business performance. He is the author of three books: Expedition, Staying Happy Being Productive, and DIY Brain. He’s writing his fourth book, DIY Leader Brain.
Panelists
Panelists
Abby Oliver
People Team Manager
Chobani
Abby Oliver has 10 years of Human Resources experience spanning varied industries, and is currently the People Team Manager at Chobani…
Rebekah Yancy
Senior HR Business Partner
Glanbia Nutritionals
Rebekah Yancey, a seasoned Human Resources professional with 26 years of expertise, is currently a senior HR Business Partner at Glanbia Nutritionals…
Jennifer Moss
CEO & Visionary (EOS Company)
Moss Greenhouses
Jennifer is a Proud Vandal born and raised in Jerome Idaho. She believes in being a part of the change and leading…
Seth Harrington
Regional Labor Economist
Idaho Department of Labor
Seth Harrington is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for south central Idaho, covering Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln and Twin Falls…
Alex Aguilar
Co-owner
Aguila Con El Taco
Alex Aguilar is the co-owner of Aguila Con El Taco. Alex grew up in Los Angeles, California and later moved to Idaho to help his mother out with her lunch truck…
Abby Oliver
People Team Manager
Chobani
Abby Oliver has 10 years of Human Resources experience spanning varied industries, and is currently the People Team Manager at Chobani…
Rebekah Yancy
Senior HR Business Partner
Glanbia Nutritionals
Rebekah Yancey, a seasoned Human Resources professional with 26 years of expertise, is currently a senior HR Business Partner at Glanbia Nutritionals…
Jennifer Moss
CEO & Visionary (EOS Company)
Moss Greenhouses
Jennifer is a Proud Vandal born and raised in Jerome Idaho. She believes in being a part of the change and leading…
Seth Harrington
Regional Labor Economist
Idaho Department of Labor
Seth Harrington is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for south central Idaho…
Alex Aguilar
Co-owner
Aguila Con El Taco
Alex Aguilar is the co-owner of Aguila Con El Taco. Alex grew up in Los Angeles, California and later moved to Idaho to help his mother out with her lunch truck…
APEX Speaker
Paige Wiscombe
Project Coordinator/ Business Consultant
Idaho APEX Accelerator
Paige Wiscombe is an Idaho native who has recently joined the APEX Accelerator team, bringing a wealth of experience in small business development to her role as the Project Coordinator. While she’s new to APEX, she is certainly not new to the world of entrepreneurship and small businesses….
APEX Speaker
Paige Wiscombe
Project Coordinator/ Business Consultant
Idaho APEX Accelerator
Paige Wiscombe is an Idaho native who has recently joined the APEX Accelerator team, bringing a wealth of experience in small business development to her role as the Project Coordinator. While she’s new to APEX, she is certainly not new to the world of entrepreneurship and small businesses….
Q&A with Our Panelists
We value your insights and challenges in the business world. We invite you to share your pain points and questions for our expert panel. Your questions will shape the conversation, providing valuable perspectives for our panelists to address. Thank you for contributing to this enriching dialogue!
Get Involved
This day is meant to celebrate, network, and educate small business owners and advocates on their impact in our community and provide resources to keep local businesses growing and thriving.
Get Involved
This day is meant to celebrate, network, and educate small business owners and advocates on their impact in our community and provide resources to keep local businesses growing and thriving.
