Athena MasterClasses

Operating Across State Lines: Legal Considerations for Expanding Businesses

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT

As businesses grow online or beyond their home state, legal obligations can quietly increase. Many founders aren’t sure when expansion creates new requirements or how to assess risk responsibly.

This masterclass explains how to think about multi-state operations, registration, and compliance without guesswork. We’ll focus on when legal obligations are triggered and how to plan for growth with intention rather than reaction.

The goal is to help you expand with clarity and confidence instead of uncertainty.

You’ll walk away with:

A clearer understanding of when multi-state requirements apply
Confidence in how to assess your current and future exposure
Insight into common misconceptions around expansion
A practical approach to planning for growth responsibly

Standard Ticket: $10 to attend the live session

Empower Ticket: $15 to attend the live session and receive recording

50% of ticket proceeds goes directly to the Athena Founders Collective Scholarship Fund

Athena Partner Spotlight

Protecting Your Business: From Fraud Prevention to Financial Strength

Hosted by: Teri Erickson & Kelsey Hudson with One Community Bank

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT

In recognition of Money Protection Month, join Teri and Kelsey for a practical master class focused on protecting your business from both day-to-day financial threats and long-term financial strain. Teri will cover fraud prevention, treasury management tools, and account strategies that help safeguard business funds. Kelsey will share a lending perspective on how thoughtful credit structure and proactive financing can help protect cash flow and support sustainable growth. Together, this session will provide business owners with actionable insights to strengthen both financial security and financial stability.

Key Takeaways:

Treasury Management and Fraud Protection
    •    Common fraud risks businesses face today
    •    Red flags to watch for in day-to-day account activity
    •    Treasury management tools that can help reduce exposure
    •    How account sweep and related solutions can support cash management and protection

Lending and Financial Structure
    •    Why proactive borrowing is better than reactive borrowing
    •    How the right credit structure can help protect working capital
    •    Ways financing can support growth without overextending the business
    •    Why aligning debt with cash flow and business goals matters