EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
At The BWC, we believe in the power of sharing knowledge and connecting regularly to grow as leaders, community members, business owners, and people, so we host, sponsor, and act as a partner on a variety of events and workshops that are open to all.

Business Entities, Year-End Tax Strategies & OBBBA Impacts
Join Marissa Gehling of Blue Heron Tax Partners as she covers the entity types a small business can be and compare advantages of some over others, more specifically Sole Proprietor, LLC and S-Corporation. In addition, new legislation from the Big Beautiful Bill Act will be reviewed as well as some business basics to understand when it comes to taxes.
This session will be virtual & FREE.
A link to the virtual meeting will be sent to all those who register prior to the event.
YOUR FACILITATOR
Marissa Gehling joined Blue Heron Tax Partners in January 2023 as a CPA.
Marissa graduated from St. Thomas University with a Major in Accounting and went on to earn her CPA designation while working at a local company as a Staff Accountant performing audits and tax services for clients. Most recently, she worked as a Compliance and Accounting Specialist at a local mutual fund company. Over the past 15 years, she has held many tax, accounting, and audit roles within various industries. Throughout her successful career she has always dreamed of working with individual families and small businesses in tax planning. Her passion lies in serving clients and ensuring that they have a well-rounded view of their financial situation including how crucial taxes are to their financial goals. Her goal is to make taxes less stressful and partner with clients to ensure there are no surprises on their tax returns.
Marissa and her husband Travis live in Rosemount and have two children, Macie and Beckett, and a Pitbull named Griffey. She loves to run and is working with Griffey as her new running buddy. When she is training for a race, her family likes to have dance parties or come cheer her on during long runs. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, adventuring to new places, and being active outdoors. During the winter months she likes to ski with her family, which is where she will likely be on Sundays during the tax season.

From Conflict to Connection: Navigating Effectively for Stronger Relationships
This isn’t just another talk on conflict.
It’s a transformative experience designed to shift how you view and handle tension in your relationships.
This experience is about more than managing conflict.
It’s about leading with clarity, connection, and courage—no matter the challenge.

Business Taxes 101 & Recent Legislation Impacts
Wonder what entity type your small business should be?
Wonder what the implications for our businss are from recent legislation?
Join us as we answer these questions with Marissa Gehling from Blue Heron Wealth Partners.
This session will be virtual.

Preparing Your Business for Paid Leave: A Virtual Seminar for Women Business Owners
Paid Leave is coming to Minnesota. Is your business ready?
Minnesota Paid Leave is a new program launching Jan. 1, 2026, that provides workers with paid time off when a serious health condition prevents them from working, when they need time to care for a family member or a new child, for certain military-related events, or for certain personal safety issues.

The BWC Annual Forum
Save the date! The BWC Annual Forum will be held on July 14, 2025.