Business Prosperity Conference 2010 April 10, 2010
Hosted by Dr. Wesley Carter, Publisher, Working Charlotte
Greetings!
Register now for the Working Charlotte Business Prosperity Conference 2010 , on Saturday, April 10, 2010, a one-day experience for small and medium sized business owners seeking to boldly unlock the "know-how" and the "how-to" of doing business in Charlotte. The "Business Prosperity" theme is appropriate as Charlotte business owners, entrepreneurial-minded professionals, and their employees will access strategies, skills, resources, and connections to prosperity, productivity, and power. The entire conference will be focused on removing barriers to business by empowering attendees to drive revenue and control expenses.
The Conference will be provided in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese!
DATE: Saturday, April 10, 2010
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: UNCC - Charlotte Cone Center
College of Health and Human Services Building
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
704-687-8622
Registration Fees: $75 until March 20th & $99 Anytime After
To Register:
Conference Seminars
Breakout Sessions #1
The Small Business Opportunity Program
Presenter: Nancy Rosado, Small Business Opportunity Program Manager - Description: Learn how to apply for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification with the City of Charlotte. Explore how the SBOP promotes education and economic growth for small businesses.
Financial Planning for your Small Busines
Presenter: Joyce Palmer, Managing Partner, JP Financial Group - Description Explore the opportunities available for Small Business Retirement Plans, Group Medical and Group Life insurance. Take advantage of tax breaks and learn how to execute Self Employment Plans (SEP).
How to Attract the Right People for the Right Job
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resenter: David Pinkley, Managing Director, Executive Insight - Description Don't miss this opportunity to learn what your competitors have mistakenly overlooked as a very powerful tool for attracting talent. As your company grows, what can you do to stand out as an employer of choice for the best people?
The Seven Essential Truths of Effective Purchasing
Presenter: Adam C. Worland, C.P.M, MBA Purchasing Consultant - Description Learn insightful tips and strategies to drive greater value from your suppliers. Be empowered to take action and cultivate the essential strategies of efficient purchasing. Learn how and why to negotiate beyond price and more.
Breakout Sessions #2
How To Do Business with the State of North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business
Presenter: Lena Ridley,Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses - Description: Learn the eligibility requirements for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).Gain understanding of HUB programs and core services, HUB vendor/firm database, the latest news and training calendar.
How toRreach the Hispanic Market
Presenter:Edgar Saucedo, General Manager-Norsan Multimedia - Description: Learn how to reach and attract the Hispanic market. Hispanic immigrants have grown 620% within the last 10 years and they contribute more than $9 billion each year to the state's economy. This increase makes North Carolina the 15th largest Hispanic market in the country.
Doing Smart Business: Lead with Foresight
Presenter: Colette T. Davis, Byrdsong & Davis PLLC - Description: Now that you have established your business, do you have what you need to take it to the next level? Explore the legalities of contracts, staffing, financial responsibility and succession planning.Protect your hard work with strategic planning now before any problems arise.
How Effective Sales Strategies can Blow Away the Competition
Presenter: Renae Sanders, Management Consultant, KRS Consulting - Description:Reframe the role of sales in an uncertain market and develop your sales leaders to be forward thinking. Master the skills to necessary to meet the needs and demands of clients in a highly competitive market. Discover selling techniques to keep and grow your customer base.
Breakout Sessions #3
Seminar TitleHow To Do Business with the State of North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business
Presenter: Lena Ridley, Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses - Description:
Learn the eligibility requirements for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). Gain understanding of HUB programs and core services, HUB vendor/firm database, the latest news and training calendar.
Using Surveys to Satisfy your Customers
Presenter: Monica R. Allen, PhD, Business Consultant - Description: Learn how to create and deploy customer surveys to gain a competitive edge. Uncover customer needs, wants, expectations, and preferences for service delivery through surveys. Use customer surveys to grow your business by making informed decisions.
Reduce your Carbon Footprint and Increase your Bottom Line
Presenter:Chadd Matthewson, Founder and Khalid Malik, Project Administrator - Description: Take advantage of tax and rebate incentives for implementing Green Turnkey technologies. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and take advantage of tax and rebate incentives.
Execute Cost Management by gaining perspectives on organizational spending in the U.S. and common perceptions & misconceptions about procurement. Take advantage of cost saving opportunities and strategies for savings and what to do next.
NEW MEDIA: SINK OR SWIM
Presenter: Julio Colmenares, Chief Creative Officer, CGR Creative, LLC - Description: Explore "New Media" (Websites, Search Engines and Social Media) how to stay current without going crazy or bankrupt? Learn how to leverage technology to build awareness of your company.
An educational workshop to teach small business owners how to avoid the six mistakes that can destroy your business and your future. Learn the key factors in the proper valuation of your company, succession planning and protection planning.
Managing IT: A Survival Guide for Business Owners
Credit 101
Presenter: April M. Gonzalez, Business Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration - Description: Gain the necessary knowledge to successfully use credit within your business. Learn the basics of business credit, how to access it.
How to Overcome Internal Obstacles to G&A Cost Reduction
Presenter - Troy L. Coleman, MBA, Cost Management Consultant - Description: Uncover the source of organizational resistance when undertaking cost management projects. Learn the steps organizations can take to overcome resistance and provide a plan of action for successful cost reduction.
The Color of Money
Presenter: Claude McDougal, CEO U.S. Financial Alliance Consultant - Description: Explore alternative investments and increase the market value of your company. Explore the misconceptions of business relationships concerning money. Learn how to build the infrastructure for the legacy transfer of your business.
Presenter: William Haygood, CEO, Global Networkers - Description: In addition to maintaining the traditional role of increasing efficiency using IT, are you harvesting the true value of IT investments? Explore how to harvest the true value of IT investments (Asset Management, Cloud Computing, VOIP, Storage/Back-up, and Security).
