Small Business @ Work 2010

What to expect?
A summit that will bring together an array of attendees, vendors and small business resources targeting industry specific needs. You will find:

  • Texas Workforce Commission will conduct an open session on their Skills for Small Business Program.
  • The Small Business Award Luncheon will be from 11:45am until 1:30pm.
  • The Secretary of State Hope Andrade will be the keynote speaker.
  • Representatives from lending institutions, various levels of government, and small business resources will be on hand to provide information on how to partner with them.
  • On-site training and networking opportunities.
  • Small Business showcase of vendors locally and from the surrounding areas.

Track Sessions

In addition, Small Business @ Work 2010 will have track sessions where aspiring and existing entrepreneurs can see firsthand what opportunities and resources that they have to choose from based on their needs:


Track Session Schedule
  • Texas Workforce Commission Presentation—Back to Work and Skills Development Program
  • Entrepreneurship 101: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Entrepreneurial Plunge
  • Social Media: Creating Business Growth Opportunities in the 21st Century
  • Education and Entrepreneurship: From the Classroom to the Boardroom
  • Looking Beyond Texas: Exploring Contracting Opportunities with Federal Entities
  • Taking Your Business to the Next Level: Exploring Options in Venture Capitalism
  • The ABC’s of Setting Up Shop: Certifications, Registrations, Permits and Licenses for Business Operation
  • Innovation in Employee Recruiting for Small Business
  • Access to Capital: An Update on Funding Opportunities from the Small Business Administration
  • Catching the Wave of Opportunity: Contracting with State Governmental Entities
  • Marketing Strategies for Small Business Today
  • Business Networking: How to Build Relationships, Identify Mentors and Recognize Opportunities
  • Credit Management in a Challenging Economy
  • Building Blocks for Small Business Locally: An Update on Resources with the City of Austin’s Small Business Development Program

And much more…..

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