National Entrepreneurs Association and Mike Ilitch School of Business present...
2019 ENTREPRENEUR AND SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
08:30am to 09:00am - Registration/Breakfast/Networking
09:00am to 09:45am - Opening Ceremony (Rm: Lear Auditorium)
09:45am to 10:00am - Exhibitor/Vendor Networking Break
10:00am to 10:45pm - Breakout Sessions - Round One
10:45am to 11:00am - Exhibitor/Vendor Networking Break
11:00am to 11:45am - Breakout Sessions - Round Two
12:00pm to 12:45pm - Power Networking Lunch
Catered by Aramark
12:45am to 1:00pm - Exhibitor/Vendor Networking Break
1:00pm to 01:45pm – Breakout Sessions - Round Three
01:45am to 2:00pm - Exhibitor/Vendor Networking Break
02:00pm to 02:45pm - Closing Ceremony (Rm: Lear Auditorium)
Facilitator: Amanda Hill, Community Outreach: Better Business Bureau
Join in on the conversation as some of Metro Detroit's most celebrated millennials, who grew up in the height of the tech boom, discuss how they are using technology to start and grow businesses faster than ever.
Facilitator: Robin Kinnie, President of Motor City Woman
Podcasting started as an extension of talk radio. Now podcasting is a powerful medium. From celebrities to big brands, everyone is launching a podcast to connect with consumers, expand brand recognition and cultivate connections. This session will share how small businesses can leverage podcasting leading to instant credibility, increased visibility and customer satisfaction.
Facilitator: Paul Jones, Director at Goldman Sachs
During this panel discussion we will take you on a journey where you will learn how to ensure you and your team can determine the level and reason for your success on a real time basis by developing interactive dashboards. The process will include: targeting key performance indicators (KPIs) best suited for their business, identifying data sources and then determining how to effectively measure those KPI's on a interactive dashboard. We will also explore various platforms small businesses can use, including Google Sheets. The panelists will represent a variety of industries and sectors.
Facilitator: Angelina Darrisaw, Google Trainer/Founder of C Suite Coach
Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity. (bring your laptop)
Facilitator: Thanh Tran, Founder of AccelerateKid
Explore free online and offline tools available to help you grow your business. You'll learn about free apps, software tools, entrepreneur training, coaching and more.
Facilitator: Marcus Jackson, Community Development at CIBC
A panel of financial experts discuss the importance of financial literacy for business owners. Learn best practices for managing your money and achieving profitability. This session will include a Q and A session and business card exchange.
Facilitator: Angelina Darrisaw, Google Trainer/Founder of C Suite Coach
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. (bring your laptop)
Facilitator: Monica Wheat, Managing Director at Backstage Capital
Discover new ways to enhance your funding efforts online from venture catalyst Monica Wheat. She will also discuss programs available to help you understand how to get funding, where to find funding and what investors look for when reviewing companies.
Facilitator: Jessie Metzler, Founder of All Social Jessie
Professional networking online is quickly becoming as popular, if not more popular than attending networking events in person. During this session you'll learn the best ways to meet, follow up and maintain professional relationships that increase business using popular social media sites.
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