Oct 21, 2020 - Women's Small Business Month Program Book

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October 21, 2020

WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH IS AN IDEAL TIME TO BRING WOMEN TOGETHER TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, DISCUSS ISSUES AND CONNECT. WE ARE HOLDING UP OUR HANDS AND SAYING “COUNT ME IN”, WE WANT A SEAT AT THE TABLE. WE ARE NOT JUST A NUMBER AND OUR NUMBERS DEMONSTRATE THE VALUABLE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION FROM WOMEN IN BUSINESS.

Sessions are facilitated by professionals providing insights on important business topics. The discussions are designed to provide the audience with an opportunity to interact with speakers, network with others and leave each session with actionable business items.

The progressive power of being politically active is paramount to leadership with personal and progressive implications.

Political professionals discuss the importance of involvement and how policies/legislation directly impact businesses.

Achieving Business Sustainability Business survival requires planning and the ability to adapt a long-term strategy. Conversations focus on diversity, leveraging supplier/vendor networks and building banking relationships to access capital for business growth.

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Wednesday 21

Reimagining Your Business Approach Entrepreneurs are adapting to the everchanging realities of operating a business during a public health crisis. Conversations focus pivoting to an effective business model that will help businesses thrive and survive.

Integrating Innovative Strategies for Business Growth Innovation can be simple with the introduction of a new products or services.

The discussion topics covered encourages small business owners to integrate incremental changes, new options or practices that provide a competitive edge.

Pamela Bivens

Glenda Stinson

Discussion Topics

9:00 – 9:15 am Opening & Introductions

Antionette Ball, Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc. Yolanda White, CEO & Founder, DAYO

9:15 – 10:00 am

Kim Schofield, Georgia State Representative, District 60 Topic: Policy Impact – Implications of Policy, Power & Leadership

Legislation In Action

Tonya Anderson,Georgia State Senator, District 43 joining the discussion will be Senator Tonya Anderson to discuss the Crown Act and how policies and legislation directly impact businesses.

10:00 – 10:30 am Leadership & Networks

Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes, The Fruition Group, LLC, CEO Topic: Embracing Disruption to Elevate Opportunities Beyond Covid 19

Leadership & Engagement

Wednesday 21 11:00 – 12:00 noon Business Perspectives

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Discussion Topics Pamela Bivens, Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Duke University Topic: Building A Culturally Competent Business Glenda Stinson, Supplier Development Manager, Georgia Power, Topic: The Value of the Supply Chain

12:00 - 12:30 pm Break

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Stella Ringer

AGENDA

10:30 – 11:00 am Netweaving

Engaging in Political Activism

Antionette Ball

12:30 - 1:00 pm Financial Management

Lindsey Puckett, Assistant Vice President, Business Banking

1:00 - 1:30 pm New Idea Implementation

Yolanda White, Founder & CEO, DAYO Stella Ringer, Senior National Sales & Marketing Executive, The Coca-Cola Company Topic: Reimagining Your Business

Tonya Anderson

Lindsey Puckett

Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes

Kim Schofield

Fifth Third Bank Topic: Focus on Finances: Implementing an Effective Growth Strategy

1:30 – 1:45 pm Closing Session