2010 Events

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

SESSION 7: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District  "HELP WANTED - Phase II, Are you Prepared for the Job?"

This session is a continuum of the basic operations process of working with the Corps from various departmental perspectives relative to contracting, legal, project management, construction and small business interrelationships.  

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Place: Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor Auditorium, St. Louis, MO  63103
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District Office
RSVP: Online Reservations

SESSION 8:  EXPORTING FOR PROFIT AND INCREASED REVENUES
A “How to Get Started” seminar that will teach you the steps needed to be successful in selling into the international marketplace.  Sessions will cover topics such as:  how to find international customers; the documentation required to do international business; how to transport a company’s products or services; and how to finance international orders.

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
Place:  World Trade Center St. Louis
121 South Meramec, 10th Floor Conference Center, St. Louis, MO 63105
Sponsor: Missouri District Export Council, Small Business Administration, U.S. Export Assistance Center, World Trade Center Saint Louis
Cost:  $20 for seminar, Parking extra on street or nearby garages
RSVP:   Online reservations at www.worldtradecenter-stl.com or 314-615-8141

SESSION 9: Valuation
Discussion of technology business valuations including patent valuation and licensing. Historical information, formulas and recent trends will also be presented. 

Time:  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Presentations
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Happy Hour  
Place: Center for Emerging Technologies, Training Room
4041 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost:  $30 - Check or Cash only
Sponsor:  Center for Emerging Technologies
RSVP:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 314-615-6915

SESSION 10: Getting the Big Bucks: Finding the Hidden/Biggest Financing for Small Businesses
Panel discussion exploring a variety of financing options including new programs, traditional banks, and public/private partnerships. Discussion will focus on how to get the greatest amount of financing available.

Time:  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.   
Place: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Technology & Resource Center
3611 S. Grand Blvd.  Suite 105, St. Louis, MO 63118
Cost:  FREE
Sponsor:  Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
RSVP:  Online reservations at www.hccstl.com or 314-664-4432

SESSION 11: Business After Hours: Building a Region of Entrepreneurs
The small business community and supporters are invited to this Small Business Week premiere networking event.  Refreshments will be served. Free parking in the Laclede Garage.

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Saint Louis University Campus
DuBourg Hall, Pere Marquette Gallery, 2nd floor, 221 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: $25, Free Parking
Sponsor: Center for Entrepreneurship, John Cook School of Business, Saint Louis University
RSVP: Online reservations or Jeanne Rhodes 314-977-3850.