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Business Shower Networking Expo 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Where Visionaries Gather & Momentum Builds
Part conference. Part workshop. Part day party. BSNE 2025 is a one-of-a-kind, high-energy business experience designed for modern entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who are building bold brands and ready to grow. This full-day event blends tactical training, curated networking, high-vibe celebration, and elevated community energy—all in one powerful space. With live DJs, interactive workshops, expert panels, luxe vendor experiences, and surprise business giveaways, this is not your average business event.
Featured Speakers & Hosts:
Rumella Cameron – Business Systems Strategist, Conversance Business Solutions
Stephanie Armstrong – CEO, Moxie Creative Studios
Kimberly La Forte – Founder, Vocal Honey
Rubi Rodriguez – Chief Creative Officer, Moxie Creative Studios
Event Agenda Highlights
9:00 AM – Registration & Expo
9:45 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – Challenges of Business with Javier Caraballo
10:15 AM – Session 1: Mindset & Leadership by Kim Fisher
11:15 AM – Session 2: Business Planning & Operations by Rumella Cameron Caraballo
12:00 PM – Catered Lunch + DJ + Networking + Vendor Expo
1:00 PM – Session 3: Technology & Tech Stack by Rumella Cameron Caraballo & Stephanie Armstrong
2:00 PM – Session 4: Marketing Fundamentals – Stephanie Armstrong & Rubi Rodriguez
3:00 PM – Panel: Building & Scaling Businesses
3:45 PM – Final Expo + Music + Networking
4:15 PM – Closing Remarks, Giveaways & Business Shower
5:00–6:00 PM – VIP Happy Hour + Open Networking
The Business Shower
Our signature moment. We surprise select entrepreneurs with thousands in business resources—LLC filings, websites, brand packages, coaching, and more.
👥 Who Should Attend?
• Founders & creatives ready to scale
• Side hustlers turning full-time
• Coaches, consultants, and digital entrepreneurs
• Product-based brands and service pros
• Anyone who wants strategy and a vibe
This is the most fun you’ll ever have leveling up your business. Come for the strategy. Stay for the energy. Leave with momentum.
Want to become a Vendor / Sponsor? Register here: https://form.jotform.com/rumella/business-shower-vendor-registration
Ticket Options
Early Bird General Admission – Access to all sessions, vendors, giveaways, and networking: $92.55 thru August 8th
General Admission – Access to all sessions, vendors, giveaways, and networking: Early Bird $135.23
Platinum – GA access + priority seating, catered lunch, premium swag, bonus raffle entries: | $348.65
VIP – Everything in Platinum + private mastermind lunch, VIP-only networking, post-event strategy session: $903.52
70 State St.
Rochester, NY 14614 United States
Wyndham Hotel 70 State Street Rochester, NY 14614
September 20, 2025
9am - 6pm