GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS FORUMS, sponsored by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and local partners, are designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced economy.
Agenda
7:30 am |
Registration |
7:50 am |
Welcome, Presentation of Colors, and Invocation |
Sandra Gray, Master of Ceremonies |
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8:00 – 8:45 am |
The Magic Formula for Small Business |
Barry Moltz, Motivational Speaker and Author |
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8:45 – 9:30 am |
Working between the Generations |
Jody Holland, Entrepreneur and Speaker |
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9:45 – 10:30 am |
FLSA: New Requirements of Salary Employment |
Brent Jameson, HR OnBoarding Solutions |
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10:30 – 11:15 am |
Small Business Benefits of Government Contracting |
Julia Antilley- The City of San Angelo, |
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11:15 – 11:45 am |
Lunch served by Kenny Blanek Catering |
11:45 -12:00 pm |
“Workforce Initiatives Underway in the Area” & Presentation of the Employer of Excellence Awards |
Mike Buck, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board |
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12:00 - 1:15 pm |
The One Percent Edge |
Keynote Speaker: Susan Solovic, Media personality and former small business contributor for ABC News |
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1:15 – 1:30 pm |
State of Texas Small Business Awards & Closing Remarks |