Western Mass Women in Business Conference: Adapting to Thrive!

Description

In this virtual conference you will learn about the U.S. Small Business Administration, its Resource Partners, and free support services available to help you start and grow your business. You will also hear from three women business owners who will share their stories of success, challenges, and lessons learned as they continue work on growing their business amid the COVID-19 crisis. There will also be a panel presentation with the SBA and its resource partners about the different types of business certifications available for women-owned businesses as well as contracting opportunities. Lastly, this conference will feature a special presentation about "How to market your business in uncertain times".

An optional networking gathering will be hosted right after the event via Zoom.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

AGENDA:

1:00 pm - Opening Remarks – Wendell Davis SBA Region 1 Administrator

1:10 pm - Small Business Resource Panel (30 minutes)

MODERATOR: ORESTE VARELA

a. SBA – Lisa Gonzalez-Welch

b. MSBDC – Samalid Hogan

c. SCORE Heather Turner

d. CWE – Dawn LaRochelle

Q&A - 10 minutes

1:50 pm - Women in Business Panel Discussion

MODERATOR: MICHELLE MILLER

a. Katishia Gallishaw, Founder & CEO | KG Virtual CFO

b. Madeline Cabrera, Owner, Emmaty

c. Colleen DelVecchio, Owner / Chief Consultant, Colleen DelVecchio Consulting

Q&A - 10 minutes

(2:25 - 2:30 pm - BREAK - 5 minutes)

2:30 pm - Women's Business Owners Certifications & Contracting Panel Presentation

MODERATOR: NADINE BOONE

a. SBA – Nadine Boone

b. CWE - Michelle Miller

c. PTAC - Grace Otta

Q&A - 10 minutes

3:10 pm - How to Market Your Business During Uncertain Times

Diane Darling, U.S. Small Business Administration

3:30 pm- Remarks from the SBA and transition into NETWORKING session (optional)

3:35 pm - 4pm - Network with your Peers in Zoom Breakout Rooms!