2010 Events

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

SESSION 6: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District
Details still TBD.  This session is designed to provide an open forum to discuss various opportunities to encourage all small businesses to unite in a combined effort toward helping U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (St. Louis District) accomplish its small business goal endeavors. 

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 7:  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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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.