The 5th Annual

SCORE Dallas

Business Symposium

Monday, April 4, 2022

9:00am-4:00pm

The Clubs at Prestonwood

Experience this all-day event where you can learn how to start or grow your business and get the results you're looking for as an Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner.

This event will be held in person (limited to 150 participants) AND streamed online via Zoom… you can choose the format of your preference when you register.

 Register NOW to reserve your spot at the Symposium and to attend 4 Workshops. 

Please see details below regarding our cancellation policies.

You will have the opportunity to attend 4 of our 8 Workshops that are being offered throughout the day plus the chance to network with our Sponsors and Vendors.

We will start the day with a Morning General Session that will include our Special Guest Speaker, Paul Voelker, the Mayor of Richardson.

Then, attend one of these Workshops... (You will have the chance to attend two Workshops in the morning and two in the aftenoon)

• Go Digital and Get Results! How to develop the best digital marketing strategy for your business.
• Rev Up the Search Engines and See the Possibilities! Learn how to optimize your visibility on the web.
• Followers Won’t Pay the Bills, So Turn Those Followers Into Paying Customers! Learn how a strong social media brand image will turn followers into buyers. 
• To Borrow or Not to Borrow? That is the Question. Discover the best financial options for your business needs.
• The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Business Formations That Can Protect Your Brand.  7 Things You Absolutely Must Know About the Law When Owning a Business
• Are You Surviving After the Pandemic or Are You Thriving?We'll give you some basic things to evaluate.
• Cash is King! A simple way to monitor your cash flow position.
• Don't Let Your "AHa" Moment Turn Into an "Uh-Oh" Moment When You're Doing Your Taxes What you should know but may not want to know about tax planning for small business owners.

AND... back by popular demand, during the lunch session, we will have our "SCORE Tank" competition. Three Small Business Owners will compete for the best "three-minute pitch" in front of select judges, plus YOU will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite SCORE Tank Presenter! The first place winner will receive $1,000! If you'd like a chance to participate in the SCORE Tank competition, email to tammyjo.covert@scorevolunteer.org. (See more details below)

The day will conclude with a Networking Happy Hour. Enjoy a complimentary beverage while networking with other small business owners and a chance to win one of our amazing Door Prizes/Giveaways! The winners of the SCORE Tank Compeition will also be announced at this time.

Here are what some people had to say about our past SCORE Dallas Business Symposiums....

"Knowledge of Speakers was great!"

"Learning about resources available for Small Business Owners is what I liked the most"

"SCORE is passionate about business and it shows"

 "Had the best time learning, enjoyed all of it!"

"Love the networking with other Small Business Owners!"

Want even more exposure for your business? Consider particpating as one of our "Special" Vendors.  Please contact us for more information. 

Registration Fees

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

NOTE: Due to the current pandemic situation, you will be asked to wear a wristband to indicate your preference in Social Distancing options. These will be available at the Registration Table where you will have a choice of red, yellow, or green. Mask are recommended.

SCORE Tank Information: If you think that you have the potential to be on the next Shark Tank, then we want to talk with you! We are looking for three business owners who are energetic, charismatic, have a "special and/or unique" product or business, and who would like to compete in our Pitch Contest. We will have a select panel of judges who will vote for the most creative "Pitch", and will reward the winner with the Grand Prize. Deadline to submit your entry will be on September 15, 2021. Contact our Event Planner at tammyjo.covert@scorevolunteer.org for more details.