Women Veteran’s Small Business Conference 2.0
Old Ways Won’t Open New Doors
Participants will also have a chance to:
- Network: Meet small business experts dedicated to helping you succeed, as well as others getting started.
- Get Resources: Visit with NGOs and the U.S. Small Business Administration after training concludes.
Cost
Free
What's Included
Coffee and light breakfast foods, snacks and beverages. MetroState’s Entrepreneurial Mindset Guidebook.
Where
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
1 Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Enter through the Main Entrance andproceed into the Flag Atrium for check-in.
Driving Directions
Contact
SCORE MinnesotaBill Lyon
bill.lyon@scorevolunteer.org
SCORE’s Women Veteran’s Mini-Conference Agenda
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Check in and Meet the Experts; morning refreshments - Come early! Don’t miss your chance to network with the speakers and participants.
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
The Innovative Mindset & Societal Leadership—Entrepreneurship In Action
Keynote: Dr. Denise Williams, professor at Metropolitan State University, will kick off our day with an in-depth talk on career readiness, positive psychology, diversity awareness and career well-being.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Business Viability - The one-page Lean Business Model
- Hands-on small group workshop will help you get your plan on paper.
11:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch Served
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Been There, Done That - Business owners sharing tips and tricks for how they create customers for their products and services.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Pitch the Plan - Work in small groups on a “tell me more” pitch to potential customers and funders.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bankers as Buyers - Roundtable discussion with bankers and SBA microlenders on your “Journey to Yes” for funding.
