Presentations
Agenda
November 16
November 17
8:00 – 9:15 am
Sessions
What the Heck is Lean Canvas, and What Do I Do With It?
Finding Your Center’s Brand
9:30 – 11:00 am
Panel: What? I Didnât Know That! Trends/Forecasts/Programs to Help SBDC Advisors
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Moderator
Christine Kriz,
Laurel Ridge SBDC
Panelists
Kyle Meyer
Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) Virginia Main Street
Laura Messer
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Jenny Crittenden
Retail Alliance
Michele Bridges
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
Kathy Dolan
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Sessions
Business Growth Preparation
Hiring & Retaining Talent
in a Tight Labor Market
Video Kills: The Marketing Star! Examining & Understanding the Video First Marketing Scene
 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Panel: Understanding Virginia’s Tech Ecosystem
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Moderator
Josh Green
Virginia SBDCÂ ICAPÂ
Panelists
Conaway HaskinsÂ
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
Evans McMillion
757 Accelerate
William McPheat
ICAP Life Science Mentor
Alex Euler
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation(VIPC) VVP
Ian Frazier
757 Accelerate
Liz Pyle
ICAP Life Science Mentor
Akosua Acheamponmaa
NSU Innovation Center
Moderator
Bill Holloran
Hampton Roads SBDC
Panelists
Jeff Richardson
Beach Commercial Finance
Perry Olenych
All Merchant Funding
Mike Austin
Hampton Roads SBDC
Joseph Barnes
Virginia Community Capital
Anna Mackley
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA)
Virginia SBDC Network