0507 - Women's Business Summit: Dekalb

Course Description

The UGA Small Business Development Center's DeKalb team presents the 18th Annual Women's Conference with a theme of "Breaking Barriers". This women's conference will not only be packed with networking opportunities, but include dynamic, established women speakers and reputable resource partners. Designed to equip women with the tools to break barriers, remain competitive, and grow their business in 2024. From topics in marketing, to AI, to leadership, access to capital, and much more, you will have the right people to help you grow your business in the room (which will be full of natural light). Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch with access to a terrace while you network with other women CEOs who are movers and shakers in a variety of industries.

Course Outline

• Growing Your Business Strategically with SBDC HR Expert Lisa Rackley, Business Attorneys, and a Commercial Realtor
• The State of Marketing Report for 2024 presented by Candice Mays, SBDC Business Consultant
• Informative Funding Panel with a CDFI, Traditional Banker, and a Venture Capitalist
• The Resources you may not know exist for your business.
• Connect with exclusive vendors to help you grow your business.
• Breaking Barriers in Leadership Talk with Keynote Speaker, Stephanie Stuckey of Stuckey’s

Learner Outcomes

• Learn how to protect your peace in the workplace.
• Learn how to outsmart your competitors with AI for your business.
• The State of Marketing changes constantly. Learn the most up-to-date marketing tactics.
• Gain insights from a growth panel discussion with attorneys, an HR expert, and a Commercial Realtor.
• Learn how you can break barriers and improve your leadership approach.
• Learn about the funding opportunities available for you in 2024.

 

Notes

A Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.