August 18, 2010

10:45 am. -  12:15 a.m.  How to Get a Loan in this Tough Economy - Are your business and personal financial statements, tax returns and business plan in order?  Learn what to present to your lender when you are seeking financing for your business.  Presenters:  Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc., Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation, Inc., Small Business Administration, Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company

                                                         
LUNCH AND LEARN - 12:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Critical Leadership Development for Every Business Owner: "Avoid the 5 Deadly Mistakes." Presenter:  Alicia Trigo, President of An Amazing Organization, Inc.  (Lunch included in conference price)

2:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. How to Make it Work for You - Most business owners think the purpose of adverstising is to sell something.  Not true!  Find out - The Real Purpose of Advertising.  Presenter:  Audrey Breuer - Hersh Marketing Group, Inc.

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Incentives Available to Minority Businesses:  "Are You Leaving Money on the Table?"  – Find out what training grants and other incentives you may qualify for to grow your business.  Presenters:  Lynn Schultz      

        August 19, 2010

LUNCH AND LEARN - 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.    How do Do Business with the Government:  A panel of representatives will share information about small and/or minority programs; Local Government Procurement agencies, opportunities, vendor lists, and the next step after.  Panelist from:  Hillsborough County, Tampa Airport, Pinellas County and Hillsborough County School Board.  Moderator:  Machelle Manor, Wachovia , a Wells Fargo Company.  (Lunch included in conference price)