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Concordia's Empower Entrepreneurship Retreat is a five-day, four-night on-campus experience for high school girls entering their sophomore, junior or senior year. Designed to strengthen identity and leadership skills, the program equips participants with practical tools in entrepreneurship and well-being.
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June 15-19, 2026
On the campus of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Topics
Day 1
Who Am I and What Do I Care About?
Day 2
What Change Do I Want to See in the World?
Day 3
Taking Aligned Action — What Resources Do I Have?
Day 4
Taking Aligned Action — How Do I Trust Myself?
Day 5
Personal Presentations and Showcase
Daily Schedule
9 a.m. | Gather and Mingle Activity
9:30 a.m. | Opening
10 a.m. | Entrepreneurship Workshops
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 p.m. | Lifestyle Activity
2:30 p.m. | Reflection and Journal Prompts
3 p.m. | Peer Discussion
3:30 p.m. | Entrepreneurship Activity
4 p.m. | Set Up Challenge for Next Day
4:30 p.m. | Depart
Topics
Day 1
Who Am I and What Do I Care About?
Day 2
What Change Do I Want to See in the World?
Day 3
Taking Aligned Action — What Resources Do I Have?
Day 4
Taking Aligned Action — How Do I Trust Myself?
Day 5
Personal Presentations and Showcase
Daily Schedule
9 a.m. | Gather and Mingle Activity
9:30 a.m. | Opening
10 a.m. | Entrepreneurship Workshops
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 p.m. | Lifestyle Activity
2:30 p.m. | Reflection and Journal Prompts
3 p.m. | Peer Discussion
3:30 p.m. | Entrepreneurship Activity
4 p.m. | Set Up Challenge for Next Day
4:30 p.m. | Depart
Learn
entrepreneurial skills and lessons
Participate
infun lifestyle activitieslike yoga, cooking, movement, and nature
Integrate
personal growthwith guided reflections
Develop
a true connection with the attendees, creating a circle of support for life
Invest in Yourself
$495: Early-Bird Special
if you register by April 30, 2026
$695: Regular Price
This five-day, four-night program includes overnight lodging in a campus dorm, meals, snacks, a workbook, a well-being kit, and more.
Scholarship opportunities are available after registration. Please contact Heather McDougall for more information.
Past Facilitators
Heather McDougall
Director of Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor
Lauren Tschider
Author, Motivational Speaker, and Wealth Management Advisor
Tammy Laurent
Financial Advisor and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®
