The Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida (SBDC at USF) hosts its second annual Growth Conference as an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn the strategies and gain the tools necessary to grow their businesses. The FREE, one-day conference series will tour the 10-county area as part of National Small Business Week.
Included in the schedule are town hall meetings with legislative and congressional representatives. The open forum offers attendees an opportunity to discuss issues impacting their businesses. Seminars addressing topics important to today’s small business owners include Growing Through Traditional and New Media Marketing Strategies, Financing Growth, Growing Globally and Certifications for Growth.
Attendees must register in advance. Boxed lunches available for purchase at each location. To view a list of specific conference locations, daily schedules, registration details and seminar topics visit: www.SBDCtampabay.com.
Location Schedule
May 16 Hillsborough and Polk
May 17 Pinellas and Highlands
May 18 Pasco and Desoto
May 19 Hernando
May 20 Hardee, Sarasota and Manatee
Daily Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 Wachovia, SBA and SBDC Welcome
9:00 – 10:15 Certifications for Growth
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Growing Globally
11:45 – 1:15 Legislative Town Hall Meeting and Lunch
1:15 – 3:15 Growing Through Traditional and New Media Marketing Strategies
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:45 Financing Growth
4:45 – 5:00 Wrap-up
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