Partner Event
SME SV members are invited to attend the 8th Annual Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation! The GPS for a Changing Economy
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 – 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza – 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose
The event brings together Silicon Valley business and City leaders, assistance organizations, and entrepreneurs to encourage business growth in Silicon Valley.
Free workshops cover a wide range of topics including access to capital, marketing, business planning, maintaining working capital, and many others.
On May 8, BusinessOwnerSpace.com Partners invite you to attend the 8th Annual Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Brought to you by Wells Fargo, FranNet, Marble Bridge, work2future, and the City of San Jose
The event brings together Silicon Valley business and City leaders, assistance organizations, and entrepreneurs to encourage business growth in Silicon Valley. Workshops cover a wide range of topics including access to capital, marketing, business planning, maintaining working capital, and many others all recognizing the changing nature of the national and local economies.
Register today for this FREE event and discover new tools and perspectives to allow your company to grow despite changes in the economy or your neighborhood.
Conference Agenda
8:00 – 8:30am
Registration, Networking, and Resource Area
(with light refreshments)
8:30 – 9:30am
Welcome
Magdalena Carrasco, Councilmember for District 5, will welcome the small business community. Representatives of the San Jose Office of Economic Development and Silicon Valley Commercial Brokerage will provide insights into the national and local economic status and local development and real estate market and why they matter to small businesses in the greater San Jose area.
9:30am – 12:30pm
Workshops (subject to change):
Financing Growth in Good Times and Bad – Explore funding options for starting and taking an existing small business to the next level even in rough times with speakers from:
- Wells Fargo
- Kiva
- Opportunity Fund
- Pacific Community Ventures
- Marble Bridge
Negotiating Leases and Anticipating Renewals – What you need to know to negotiate a lease, how you can prepare, and helpful resources.
Presenters: SCORE and Silicon Valley Commercial Brokerage
Marketing for Success in a Changing Neighborhood – Don’t wait for your customers to find you. Connect with your new neighbors and outside clients to expand your horizons.
Presenters: Kooltura Marketing, San Jose Downtown Association, and Winchester Business Association
Getting Started in Small Business Ownership and Reducing Risks – Learn how to create a resilient small business that gives you the flexibility and the lifestyle you want. Explore options including starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business, and buying a franchise
Presenters: FranNet, SCORE, and MBDA
Maintaining Working Capital and Maximizing Your Tax Advantage – Find our more about ways to balance your costs, revenue, and their timing. Also, learn more about changes in the tax law and what you can do this year to capitalize on them.
Presenter: EY (Ernst & Young)
Building Your Business Legacy – Want to make sure that your business continues even after you aren’t running things? This workshop will explore strategies such as buying your own building, succession planning, and the sale or transfer of your business.
Presenters: Project Equity, and TMC Financing
Changes, Business Plans, and Mentorship – A business without a hand on the helm risks running aground when currents change. If it has been a while since you last looked at your business plan or if you haven’t yet written one, this workshop will help you chart your way forward and introduce you to no-cost expert navigators in your industry.
Presenter: SCORE
Resource Tables and Networking – At quarter past each hour, a 15 minute break will allow attendees to meet with BusinessOwnerSpace.com and other service providers to talk about their services. Those desiring longer conversations can continue to meet with exhibitors in place of attending workshops or can arrange post-event meetings.
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Bonus Session (separate, free ticket; subject to change):
Tell Us What More You Need – Help BusinessOwnerSpace.com and its partners better understand what additional types of assistance you need to thrive.
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SME SV Partner Event – May 8, 2019 – Small Business Workshops
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