2 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 9 Number 2


October 2014 Grow ANY business, grow YOUR business... SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE BIG PresenteBy: SBA


Workshops Include… What You Need To Know To Get Your Business Loans Approved


Understanding Social Media And Other Low Or No-Cost Marketing Opportunities And Certifications For Government Contracts Preparing A Winning Business Plan Navigating New Healthcare Policies Turn-Key Business Opportunities Train-The-Trainer Workshop For Small Business Advocates And More...


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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Wednesday October 29, 2014


Workshops 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Awards Luncheon Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.


Panel Discussion


The 2014 Small Businesses Thinking Big Conference panel will examine the current business climate in Virginia.


2014 Awards Luncheon Admission to the conference includes a ticket to the 2014 Awards Reception. Small businesses and advocates will receive Community Development and Reinvestment Awards for their support of the Hampton Roads region and its economy.


Meet Federal, State, and Local Government Procurement Officers


Crowne Plaza Hotel 4453 Bonney Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462


Who should attend: small business owners, lenders, aspiring entrepreneurs, economic development representatives, community leaders, etc.


Register @ www.2014VASmallBiz.eventbrite.com For more information, call 757.575.1863


DO NOT MISS: “Win $500 in 5 minutes or less” elevator style pitch contest where anyone can pitch up to a 5-minute internet/software business idea, along with a written business plan. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, and be given the opportunity to pitch their idea at a later date for a chance to receive more funding to bring their idea to market.


Small Businesses Thinking October


28th - 29th 2014


VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA


Workshops Presented By:


The Small Business Administration, FDIC,


US Census Bureau -and-


The Federal Reserve


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