Minority & Women's Entrepreneurship Conference

Please join The Greater Dayton Minority Business Assistance Center for two days of business capacity building!

At this conference you will gain information and actionable ideas to execute in your business immediately. Day 1 focuses on building a good business foundation, relationships, and finding opportunities. On day 2, financial institutions and technical assistance providers will be available from 8:30-1pm to discuss your personal financial needs and business challenges, while financial professionals conduct panel discussions on the trends, challenges, and opportunities for accessing capital.

Registration to this event includes breakfast, lunch, and access to all workshops and panels. However, we realize it is difficult to pull away from your businesses for two days. If you cannot attend all sessions, review the workshop descriptions and choose those which best meet your interests and stage of business. Full workshop descriptions can be found on our website.

If you have questions or require clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - Business Development

Registration & Welcome 8:30AM – 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast provided

Session I: Business Basics 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Track 1: Feasibility & Business Plan Development
Track 2: Public Relations vs. Marketing: Understanding the Value of Each
Track 3: Women In Business

Session II: Small Business Toolkit 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Track 1: Small Business Toolkit
Track 2: Understanding the Ohio MBE/EDGE Certifications
Track 3: And Now a Message from the Government

Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Enjoy a MBE Straight Talk Panel Discussion or take advantage of a networking lunch while being pampered with spa services provided by Infinitee Salon

Session III: Certification & Procurement 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Track 1: Certification Programs
Track 2: Doing Business with the Government
Track 3: Dayton Area Small Business Development Programs

Session IV: Supplier Diversity 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Track 1: Understanding Supplier Diversity Programs
Track 2: Upcoming Opportunities: Goods & Services
Track 3: Upcoming Opportunities: Construction

Friday, June 27, 2014 - Access to Capital

Opening Remarks 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast provided

Financial Expo: 8:30 - 1:00 PM
Financial institutions and technical assistance providers will be available to meet and discuss you business financial needs and unique challenges. A personal financial statement will be required to receive immediate loan assistance and accurate advice.

Panel Discussion I: Startup 9:30 AM
"Capital Market Access for Small Business Startups"

Panel Discussion II: Growth 10:30 AM
"Seed Capital, Angel Investors, Venture Capital, and Growth Equity"

Panel Discussion III: Stable 11:30 AM
"Accessing Credit throughout the Lifecycle of a Small Business"

Lead Sponsor:

Additional sponsors include:

City of Dayton Human Relations Council

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

La Vanguardia Hoy