FREE Entrepreneur & Small Business Symposium & Networking Event

110 Pequot Trl,Mashantucket CT 06338

23 May, 2023

Description

This FREE half day symposium will have content relevant to ALL entrepreneurs and small business owners with special topics specifically related to the unique perspective and needs of artisan entrepreneurs and business owners. Whether a fine artist, photographer, handmade jewelry-maker, seamstress or other talented maker, you will gain valuable insight to help on your entrepreneurship journey. Through a variety of panels, expert speakers and success story sharing, this symposium will provide information and guidance on how to grow your business, the opportunity to learn key lessons from others’ success, insight into resources available to help your business succeed, plus networking with like-minded business owners. Agenda11:30 - 12:00 | Check In: All attendees must be pre-registered and confirmed at check-in 12:00 - 1:45 | Speaker Sessions: Hear from speakers experienced in helping entrepreneurs succeed. Learn about the organizations they represent and how they can help you. Is It a Hobby or a Business? How to Determine the Viability of an Artisan Business | Tammy Eldredge of the Connecticut Small Business Development CenterDriving Business Success: How SCORE Mentors can Help Your Business & Guidance on Developing A Business Plan | David Audette of SCORE for Eastern ConnecticutMoney Talks: How to Make Sure Your Business Qualifies for Financial Resources | Samantha Cross of the Women’s Business Development Council 1:45 - 2:15 | Networking Break: Connect directly with session speakers and representatives from participating organizations. 2:15 - 4:15 | Panel Sessions: Enjoy two insightful panel sessions. Entrepreneur Panel: Making the Leap: How These Artisan Entrepreneurs Conquered Their Challenges And Achieved Business SuccessResource Panel: A Wealth of Options! Navigating the Many Resources Available to Entrepreneurs 4:30 - 7:00 | Reception: Enjoy light bites and refreshments while you connect with like-minded business owners and representatives from the participating organizations. Participating OrganizationsWe are proud to partner with these amazing organizations for speakers and participants in this event. Women’s Business Development Council SCORE for Eastern Connecticut Connecticut Small Business Development CenterSymposium SpeakersBrought to You ByThis event was organized by The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, sponsored by Wondr Nation.