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Agenda

Agenda

November 8

12:00 pm

Setup and Registration

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Kickoff & Icebreaker

Salon C

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Finding Purpose in Transition: Navigating Change While Doing Heartwork
Melody Short, Co-found of Richmond Night Market
Salon C

2:30 – 2:45 pm

Break

2:45 – 5:15

Sources of Capital and Resources for Businesses and Communities Networking Session
Atlantic Union
Locus
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Small Business Administration
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Virginia Small Business Supplier Diversity
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
Virginia Tourism Corporation
River City – Prefunction

5:30 pm

Reception
Salon A & B

November 9

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast and Networking

Amethyst – Prefunction

9:00 – 9:15 am

Kickoff
Salon C

9:15 – 9:30 am

Transition to Breakout Sessions

9:30 – 10:30 am

Salon A
The Client Experience

Shira Goldeen, Central Virginia SBDC

 

Salon B
GOVCON Changes and Updates

Lisa Wood, Virginia Apex Accelerator

Salon C
Funding and Managing Cash Flow for F+B Businesses

Brian Becker 

10:30 – 10:45 am

Transition to Breakout Sessions

10:45 – 11:45 am

Salon A
 Harnessing the Power of Reports

Tracy Nayar, Virginia SBDC

Salon B
 Conducting Impactful and Influential Conversations

Dave Stadelmyer, Acorn Coaching & Consulting

Salon C
Tax Wise Tips & Best Practices for SBDC Advisors (who aren’t Tax Professionals)

Tom Tanner, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Lunch

Amethyst – Prefunction

 1:15 – 1:30 pm

Transition to Breakout Sessions

1:30 – 2:30 pm

 
Salon A
Using Market Research with Clients

Jeff Robertson,  Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC
 Mesa McMurtrey,  Central Virginia SBDC

 
Salon B
 Lean Start-up for Small Business

Liz Pyle and Dan Myers,
Virginia SBDC ICAP

Salon C
Unconventional Funding Strategies

Bill Holloran, Hampton Roads SBDC

 

2:30 – 3:15 pm

Networking Session

 

3:15 – 3:30 pm

Transition to Breakout Sessions

3:30 – 4:30 pm

 

 
Salon A
How to Back Pocket Your Brand & Market Your Center for Maximum Engagement & Beneficial Partnerships

Amanda Forrester, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC

 
Salon B
Understanding HR in Small Businesses: A Tailored Approach

Kelsey Thayer, Concord
Tiffany Fortune, TipTop HR Solutions

Salon C
Pitch, Connect, Knock it Out of the Park!

Rebecca Haydock. Central Virginia SBDC

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Day 2 Wrap Up
Salon C

 5:00 pm +

Dinner On Your Own
Group Activity

November 10

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast & Networking

River City – Prefunction

 9:00 am – 10:00 am

 
Salon C
Operations Meet Up
Heather Fay, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC
 
Advisor Meet Up

Charese Chambers, Capital Region SBDC

Leadership Meet Up

Rebecca Haydock. Central Virginia SBDC
Amanda Forrester, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC
Christine Kriz, Laurel Ridge SBDC

 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Break

10:15 am – 11:00 am

Accreditation Debrief
Jody Keenan and Network

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Export Certification – Aaron Miller
Cyber Certification – Tracy Nayar
Marketing Disclaimer
Conflict of Interest Form Update

11:30 am – Noon

Discussion and Future Policy on AI
Jody Keenan and Network

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm

Conference Wrap Up 

12:15 pm

Lunch

Amethyst – Prefunction

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