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Title:: Connecting Idaho’s Women Business Entrepreneurs
When:: 09-28-2010 07:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Where:: URS Corporation - Boise
Category:: Event

Description

Connecting Idaho's Women Business Entrepreneurs

"Idaho's Women Mean Business"

In cooperation with URS and Bank of America, Astra will be hosting a half day conference on September 28th, 2010, 7:30am-12:45pm in Boise.

Join us to connect and hear from business owners and corporate buyers alike. This event is designed to help you gain a greater understanding of the challenges and untapped opportunities that the current economic climate creates in Idaho.

AGENDA

7:30am

Doors open. Come and enjoy a continental breakfast!

7:55am
Welcome from URS, Janet Sherman
8:00am

Welcome - Paula Miller, NAWBO & Janell McGill, Astra/WBENC
8:10am

Economic Impact of Women in Idaho – Jana Kemp

8:40am

Benefits of WBENC Certification – Diane McClelland, ASTRA, Regional WBENC partner

9:00am
               Panel 1: Pitching Your Business to Corporate America & the Government, Linda Clark-Santos(Moderator), Sam Artis, URS and Diana J. Early, United States Forest Service

9:30am
               Panel 2: You Can Take That to the Bank -
               Linda Clark- Santos (Moderator) Eric Steingruber, Bank of America, Darla Nordstrom, SBA

9:50am
Coffee Break, Networking & Exhibits

10:20am
Business & Succession Planning – Why you shouldn’t wait
Meg Carlson, The C&H Group, LLC

11:00am

Government Contracting –
Diane McClelland (Moderator), Irene Gonzalez, SBA, Sundi Smith, Idaho Department of Commerce (PTAC), Daucey Brewington, UIATF (PTAC)

11:30am

How to build and capitalize on YOUR Brand –
Lisa Hufford, Simplicity Consulting, Astra/WBE

12:30-12:45pm

               From the Frontline: Referrals & Networking
               Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
               Janell McGill, Milligan Events, Astra/WBE

Venue

Venue:: URS Corporation
Street:: 720 Park Blvd, Washington Group Plaza I Building
ZIP:: 83712
City:: Boise
State:: Idaho
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