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MISSOULA- A little bit of motivation was all it took to make dozens of women into entrepreneurs in Missoula on Tuesday.

Montana's economy may not be at it peak but the women we talked with are determined to push it there.

"I think you can make your own opportunities," said participant Jessie Ellis, "man or woman, you just have to follow your heart."

The Women's Small Business Workshop took to Missoula for most of Tuesday and the ladies there were full of enthusiasm.

"I hope I come away with a better idea of how to finish up my business plan and to be successful and create opportunities I want for myself and for my business," said Ellis.

Senator Jon Tester says the high energy is exactly what he hoped for when putting on the event. He thinks Montana's women have a great opportunity to revitalize the economy.

"Hopefully stay in business, expand, employ more people and add to our economy," said Tester.

The event speakers were also motivated by the women who attended.

"Being your own boss and figuring out how to bring all these things together and have a fulfilling career," said speaker Margaret Burnsvap, "I want to support people who are interested in doing that."

And as long as these women stay as motivated as they were at the conference, speaker Margaret Burnsvap said the women have the world at their fingertips.

"Don't through in the towel for any reason. Even on those bad days you are going to find some reason to stick with it. You will make it work," said Burnsvap.

For those looking for motivation to turn to, Betty's Devine and Bernice's Bakery are both women owned Missoula businesses. Tuesday's workshop was the 10th small business workshop Senator Tester has held in Montana.