FIN FIT- Gwinnett Technical College

Georgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger

Starting a business &amp; making it profitable is hard enough. Our panelists discuss how to fearlessly raise capital to finance your business.

Gwinnett Technical College

It's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.

PROGRAM AGENDA8:30am Registration &amp; continental breakfast9:00am Opening and PanelOpening Remarks<ul><li>Jeremy Nelms, President/CEO, Flint Energies</li></ul>Welcome message<ul><li>Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger</li></ul>Panel discussion &amp; audience Q&A10:50am Transition to LAB11:00am Learning LABDeveloping your fundraising goals, preparing your fundraising package, what to consider before you say yes, and You've raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability.Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor &amp; Small Business Advisor12:25pm Closing statements12:30pm Program concludes MODERATORDonna Lowry, Award Winning Journalist PANELISTS Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor &amp; Small Business AdvisorShane Gottwals, CEO of Gottwals Books and Gottwals PropertiesScottie A. Johnson, Chef/Owner, Blessed and Highly Flavored Cuisine, LLC, Private Chef ServicesKent Jordan, Vice President Commercial Lender, Planters First BankLisa Rackley, Area director and Senior Business Consultant, University of Georgia SBDC (UGA SBDC) in MaconPatricia “Trish” Ross, EdD, Colonel, USAF Retired Commissioner, Commissioner of Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) LOCATION:Century of Flight Hangar1942 Heritage Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31098Lawrenceville, GA 3043

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