Stephanie Dorsey is the CEO and owner of Willow Blooms in Highland, Indiana. She is an experienced professional in sports, food, beverage and hospitality industries, previously working for organizations such as the Cleveland Indians baseball team. She acquired her Masters degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University.

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Alyssa Gawlinski is a dynamic and results-oriented business development, events, sales, and marketing leader with a deep-rooted connection to her hometown of Northwest Indiana (NWI). With a keen eye for finding innovative solutions to drive brand awareness and achieve business objectives, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project she undertakes.

Born and raised in NWI, Alyssa's journey is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and teams to deliver outstanding results. Recognized as a trusted advisor by leadership, Alyssa is often called upon for her empathetic approach to strategy sessions and her skillful project management.

Alyssa takes pride in her ability to infuse levity into challenging situations, brightening people's days while maintaining a sharp focus on meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Her CliftonStrengths™—Achiever, Maximizer, Relator, Input, and Intellection—underscore her dedication to continuous improvement and relationship-building.

Throughout her career, Alyssa has demonstrated her prowess in marketing, event planning, business development, and leadership roles. Her experience spans over tenure in the commercial real estate industry. In her current role at Finishing Chicago, she facilitates connections between clients and skilled professionals in painting, decorating, and drywall finishing.

During her time at REjournals, Alyssa's influence and responsibilities grew exponentially, culminating in her promotion to Managing Director of National Events & Marketing. In this role, she spearheaded the creation and implementation of hundreds of annual events and marketing campaigns, fostering client relationships and driving revenue growth.

Alyssa's track record of success is underscored by her ability to manage diverse tasks in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Her proficiency in areas such as project management, budget management, and community outreach has earned her accolades and recognition throughout her career.

In addition to her professional achievements, Alyssa is deeply committed to giving back to her community. As the President of the Board of Directors for Fighting Pretty, she supports women battling cancer, while her involvement with organizations like the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association and Girls on the Run reflects her dedication to professional development and youth empowerment.

Alyssa holds a Bachelor of General Studies from Indiana University and a Women in Leadership Certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

When Alyssa isn't busy building connections or tackling projects, you'll often find her enjoying quality time with her loved ones, diving into the latest addition to her book collection, checking off adventures from her bucket list, spoiling her dog Charlie, planning her next getaway, or sharing laughter with her lifelong friends!

With her blend of expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence, Alyssa continues to make a meaningful impact in both her professional endeavors and her community involvement.

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Michaline (also known as Micki) is the Founder and President of mixdesign, a Branding and Experience Design company located between Chicago and Indianapolis in Hebron, Indiana. She enjoys leading a talented creative brand experience team and assisting clients with brand development, story growth and project master planning.

The mixdesign team serves many great clients in the edutainment, municipalities, non profit and their favorite... Agriculture Industries. Our most recent list of Agriculture Industry partnerships include the likes of Undeniably Dairy, Dairy Management Inc, The Creamery of Beaver Utah, Texas Farm Bureau, Dairy Max, Inc , Indiana State Fair and Fair Oaks Farms among others.

21 years of leading a multi-talented design-build team has molded her into a skilled creative session and brand audit leader. Michaline continues to seek friendly, mutually respectful relationships with Agriculture and Edutainment Folks, open minded Project Developers and, of course, talented creatives.

Additionally, mixdesign is housed in The Design Barn an experience and event venue also in Hebron, Indiana. Their team hosts a multitude of local private events but more importantly have setup an experience space ideal for corporate retreats and Agriculture Story brainstorming session. She is currently working on a kids book “There’s a farm in your fridge” and is excited to help tell the story of Agriculture.

She looks forward to helping you “yes, and…” your story to life!

When she is not at work you can find Micki at home on her hobby farm with husband Jared and their two boys.

The Tomichs raise Scottish Highland beef cattle and an uncountable number of other animals

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