Date and Time
Wed, March 20,
12:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
1740 Innovation Dr
Carbondale, IL 62903
Website
https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/38914...
Description
The Power of Collaboration - Afternoon Session
1:00 - Importance of Networking and Collaborations: You Shouldn't Do It Alone
Presenters: Jamie Storey - Jefferson County Chamber, Jennifer Olson - City of Marion, Chastity Mays - Southern Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, Steve Mitchell - City of Carbondale, William Lo - Carbondale Chamber, Lee Messersmith - Mayor of Benton
Explore the vital role of networking and collaboration in supporting small businesses. Learn how the SBDC, local Chambers and Economic Development leaders can provide valuable resources and connections for entrepreneurs.
2:00 - Enhancing Access to Capital: Leveraging Programs and Resources
Presenters: Advantage Illinois, Levi Kinnard - Small Business Administration, Operation Hope (virtual), Justine Peterson
Discover strategies to optimize financial access for small businesses through effective utilization of various programs and resources.
3:00 - Lessons Learned in Business: What I Wish I Would Have Known
Presenters: Elizabeth Strusz - E. Claire Salon, Amy Mills - 17th Street Barbecue, Josh Judge - Judge Services, Nathan Columbo - Brand Advocacy Group
Gain valuable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs as they reflect on their personal journeys, sharing pivotal lessons and experiences to empower entrepreneurs.
4:00- Empowering Small Businesses: Leveraging Partnerships for Success
Brenda Henderson - APEX Accelerator, Mike McKee - USDA, Lori Amerman - IMEC, Mathew Simpson - OMEE (virtual), Silvia Torres Bowman - International Trade Center, Emily Perks - Man-Tra-Con
Explore the power of the available resources for small businesses. Learn how to establish partnerships and leverage these programs for growth and sustainable development.
Other Events
Expand Your Experience: Join Us for Our Morning and/or Lunch Sessions!
9:00-12:00 - Morning Session The Power of Planning Separate registration is required.
12:00-12:45 - Lunch Presentation Nurturing Dreams and Growing Futures Separate registration is required.
5:00-6:30 - SBDC Day Reception - Proclamation from the City of Carbondale and SBDC Impact Presentation with Success Stories and What’s to Come. (Registration not required open to the public)
What is SBDC Day?
SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses.
SBDC Day unites the nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve by sharing, in real time, the success stories and notable impacts SBDCs collectively have on the small business community. This day will be celebrated with social media campaigns, public relations initiatives, and other online events.
The theme for SBDC Day 2024 is “Nurturing Dreams. Growing Futures.” The nation’s largest and most trusted small business advising program nurtures the dreams of American entrepreneurs and drives prosperity and growth in communities across the United States and its territories.
The eighth annual SBDC Day will occur on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Contact Info
Email: sbdc@siu.edu or Call: (618) 536-2424