Wednesday,
March 20, 2005 |
6:30
a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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Exhibitor's
Set-Up & Registration |
7:30
a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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Sponsors
Appreciation Breakfast |
8:45
a.m.
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Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony |
8:45
a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Exhibit
Hall Opens |
11:30
a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
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Exhibit
Hall Closes |
11:45
a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Awards
Luncheon |
1:45
p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Exhibit
Hall Re-opens |
2:00
p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Face-to-Face
Sessions |
4:00
p.m.
|
Exhibit
Hall Closes |
4:00
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor's
Teardown |
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1.
Franchising: An
alternative to Increase Your Business
Capacity:
9:15 – 10:20am |
Have
you dreamed of owning your own Franchise
but don't know where to start? Want to
be in business for yourself but not by
yourself? Let an expert in the field of
franchising help you understand:
• what is franchising and what it
takes to succeed
• what kind of investment is necessary
to buy a franchise
• why a franchise and not an independent
small business |
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2.
Submitting Successful Government Bids
9:15 – 10:20am |
The
process of submitting a successful bid for
government contracts can be overwhelming
and confusing. Get critical information
on:
• Determining the best agencies for
your products and services
• Evaluating potential bid opportunities
and the application process
• Creating a bid checklist
• Do’s and Don’ts of submitting
a successful bid |
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3.
Small Business Forum: Resources
to Grow Your Business
10:30
– 11:40am |
This
workshop delivers what you need to improve
your business and to assist you in developing
relationship with resource organizations.
Become aware of:
• Tools you need to grow your business
and succeed
• Resources that will help your
business prosper
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4.
Federal Government Contracting and Subcontracting
10:30
– 11:40am |
Step-by-step
guidelines to effectively market your products
and services to Federal government entities
• Tips to recognize procurement opportunities
• Insight into certification programs
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5.
Building
Strategic Alliances & Addressing
Legal Issues: Keys
to Increasing Your Capacity
2:00
– 3:15am |
Capture
new clients by leveraging strategic alliances
and making arrangements to grow your business,
while decreasing legal vulnerability
• Teaming & Mentoring
• Developing Joint Ventures
• Defining and considering legal
pitfalls of contracting and collecting
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6.
Alternative
Ways to Obtain Financing
2:00
– 3:15am |
Leaders
in the financial market will discuss how
your small business can use the same financing
methods of larger companies to grow your
business. Learn about:
• SBA’s Community Express Loans
and Banking alternatives
• Business funding and government
contract funding |
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7.
State
and Local Contracting
2:00
– 3:15am |
Step-by-step
guidelines to effectively market your
products and services to State and Local
government
• Tips to recognize procurement
opportunities
• Insight into certification programs
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