·
Best practices on developing a results-oriented
business strategy
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Cutting-edge tips on marketing techniques,
operational optimization, and business-to-business networking
·
Special programs and resources for women and
veteran business owners
·
Resources available through Covered California,
our regional Workforce Investment Boards, and local Small Business Development
Centers
·
Educational opportunities at UC Davis Graduate
School of Management and Sacramento State College of Business Administration
·
Financing opportunities available through
traditional lenders, alternative lenders, government lenders, crowdfunding,
venture capital, the Small Business Administration, and more…
Conference participants will
receive a Small Business Resource Manual, and be encouraged to complete a Business
Strengths Assessment & Strategic Plan worksheet. With ample
opportunities to network, all conference participants are encouraged to bring
business cards. People unable to attend the Small Business Boost Conference can
also stream a live webinar. More information will be available at http://garamendi.house.gov/smallbusiness
closer to the event.
WHO:
Participating organizations include:
U.S.
Small Business Administration
University of California, Davis,
Capital Region Small Business Development Center,
Sacramento State College of Business
Administration,
Constant Contact,
Third
District Chambers of Commerce,
.…and
many more regional business organizations
WHERE:
UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni
Lane, Davis
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26
8:30am – 1:00pm
SCHEDULE: 8:30am - Coffee and bagel networking session
9:00am - Business
strategy presentations by Pierre Balthazard, Dean of the Sacramento State
College of Business Administration; Andy Hargadon, Professor at the UC Davis
Graduate School of Management; and Alec Stern, Vice President of Strategic
Innovation at Constant Contact
10:00am - Panel Discussion, “Accessing Capital for your Small Business”
11:00am -Workshop boot camps on business operations, marketing, and networking
12:00pm - Small Business Resource Fair & Networking
10:00am - Panel Discussion, “Accessing Capital for your Small Business”
11:00am -Workshop boot camps on business operations, marketing, and networking
12:00pm - Small Business Resource Fair & Networking
RSVP: Business
owners interested in attending should RSVP at (530) 753-5316 or by email at Andrew.Kim@mail.house.gov. The
conference is complimentary, however seating is limited. Therefore, RSVP today.
As a small business owner, you’re busy and may not have the time to attend in
person. If you aren’t able to get away from the shop, join in by webinar
at www.garamendi.house.gov/smallbusiness.
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