Entrepreneur & Small Business Conference Features Powerful Line Up Of Speakers And Trainers
The National Entrepreneurs Association and Lawrence Tech University have teamed up this year to host the 2018 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference: Small Business Doing Big Business, a one day event designed to train entrepreneurs to successfully grow their businesses. The conference is on October 3rd and will feature networking, keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions.
- Detroit, MI (1888PressRelease) August 10, 2018 - The National Entrepreneurs Association and Lawrence Tech University have teamed up this year to host the 2018 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference: Small Business Doing Big Business, a one day event designed to train entrepreneurs to successfully grow their businesses. The conference will feature networking, keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions on a variety of topics including funding, government contracting, corporate contracting, overcoming common pitfalls and digital marketing. The event will take place on Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 9am to 4pm at Lawrence Tech University’s Southfield Campus.
“The importance of this conference can not be understated as small businesses have helped to transform the local economy, providing jobs, attracting new talent and stimulating growth. We want to continue supporting this effort,” stated ZaLonya Allen, PhD, Lead Event Organizer. There will be three panel discussions. The first, “Funding and Finance” moderated by Dr. Ken Harris, President and CEO of the National Business League, will focus on financial literacy. Panelists will consist of representatives from area banks including Comerica, CIBC and Chase. The second panel, “Women in Business” will be moderated by Detroit Free Press Columnist Rochelle Riley and will consist of successful women entrepreneurs discussing how they overcame obstacles to achieve their success. The third panel, “Grow to the Next Level” will be moderated by Camille Walker Banks, Executive Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and will consist of entrepreneurs who have graduated from the Goldman Sachs program discussing their experiences.
Media personality Mark S. Lee will lead a fireside chat with 13 year old Millionaire Entrepreneur Alina Morse, the founder of Zollipops sold in over 7,000 stores worldwide including Kroger and Whole Foods. The conference will conclude with several awards being presented to entrepreneurs who serve as role models in the community. Joseph B. Anderson, Chairman and CEO of Tag Holdings LLC, a company that has generated millions or dollars and hundreds of jobs throughout the country, will receive the NEA Lifetime Achievement Award.
The conference will showcase 30 exhibitors and vendors consisting of entrepreneurs and service providers such as the Small Business Administration. Sponsors of the event include National Entrepreneurs Association, Lawrence Tech University, CIBC, QT Business Solutions, Michigan CRA Association and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. The event is open to the public. Registration is $97 and includes breakfast, lunch, exhibitor showcase and all sessions. For more information or to register visit www.nationalentrepreneurs.org.
About National Entrepreneurs Association (NEA)
The National Entrepreneurs Association is a 501c3 non profit formed to create a support network for entrepreneurs to connect and receive the training necessary to reach their goals. Meetings are held once a month. For more information on meetings and training visit nationalentrepreneurs.org.
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