Small Business Matters: Luncheon & Business Pitch Contest

Time:
July 29, 2017 - 1:05 PM - 2:30 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency St. Louis // Regency CD

SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS

The One Day Entrepreneurship Summit is a hub for small business owners on the path to success. Featuring a jam-packed day of workshops, sessions, and networking events, the Summit equips budding entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners with the tools to thrive. Esteemed entrepreneurs and subject matter experts will be on hand to offer candid, useful advice during the workshops centered around the themes of money, management, and marketing. Be sure to arrive early to attend the Networking Breakfast and be entered into the raffle for prizes! Visit the Empowerment Room to obtain resources from the private and public sector! There’s even an opportunity to turn your idea into a cash prize winning pitch at the annual competition!

Please CLICK HERE to register. Space is limited so register now!

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Sponsored By

Opening Remarks: Caron Washington, Manager, Entrepreneurship & Business Development, National Urban League

Greetings: Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

Sponsor Remarks: Lori George Billingsley, Vice President, Community Relations, The Coca Cola Company

Keynote Speaker: Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO, Odyssey Media

Presenting Sponsor Video:  J. Brandon Neal, Senior Counsel, Capital Markets Banking, Wells Fargo & Company; National Urban League Trustee                                          
Pitch Competition Host:  Jodi Brockington, CEO, NIARA Consulting

Pitch Competition Judges:
Linda W. Brigham, Senior Manager, Public Affairs and Communications, The Coca-Cola Company
J. Brandon Neal, Senior Counsel, Capital Markets Banking, Wells Fargo & Company; National Urban League Trustee 
Chanelle Hardy, Director, Strategic Partnerships & Outreach, Google
Keon Davis, Owner, Smooth N Groove, 2015 Small Business Matters Pitch Overall Winner 
Timothy J. Moore, Founder & CEO, T. Moore Media

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