2010 Events

Thursday, May 13, 2010

SESSION 11:  Home-Based Small Business Breakfast           
Part 1:  HEY!  I’m Over Here! – Getting Noticed in the Media
Presenter:  Ivy Hartman, SBTV.com anchor woman and STL TV host of Best of the STL
How to get your business noticed in the media with the inside story on how reporters and news directors select their stories.  Plus get best practices for television appearances when the opportunity arises. 
Part 2:  Successful Business Women Panel
Three successful women business owners will share their views, challenges and successes in the world of small business.

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Place:  The Lodge of Des Peres, Dogwood Room
1050 Des Peres Road, St Louis, MO 63131
Sponsor: Association of Home-Based Women Entrepreneurs
Cost:  $25 for HBWE Members; $35 for non-members; free parking
RSVP: Online Reservations

SESSION 12: Get the Facts:  Procurement & Supplier Diversity Specialist Sound Off
20-minute round robin conversations with procurement officers from corporate and government organizations discussing the processes to becoming a qualified supplier. Attendees should sign up for minimum 2 sessions.  Brief networking after last session with funding source.

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: 4236 Lindell Blvd., Suite 102, St. Louis, MO  63108
Cost: Registered veteran clients of the VBRC are free; Non-registered veterans $5; Non-veterans $10;
Sponsor: Veterans Business Resource Center
RSVP: Paid online reservations at www.vetbiz.com (PayPal) or at VBRC office; Any Veteran can register as a client on-line at www.vetbiz.com or at VBRC office to receive free admission; Call for qualifying details 314-531-VETS (8387).

SESSION 13*:  Annual SBA Exhibit Gala    
Network with our nominees, award winners and small businesses in a relaxed tradeshow atmosphere.
                            
Time:  3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center – Chesterfield
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., (I-64 W/US-40 W to exit 19A Chesterfield Pkwy West) Chesterfield, MO 63017
Cost:   FREE, Free parking
Sponsor: Small Business Administration
RSVP:  Online Reservations

SESSION 14*:  Annual SBA Awards Dinner  
Enjoy a superb dinner and salute the success of the 2010 Small Business Week award winners.

Time:  6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center – Chesterfield
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. , (I-64 W/US-40 W to exit 19A Chesterfield Pkwy West) Chesterfield, MO 63017
Cost:   $45, Free parking
Sponsor: Small Business Administration
RSVP:  Online Reservations