VBOC Small Business & DVBE Success Summit
Event Information
Description
Wine Not?
Learn the Secrets of Success from Veteran Business Owners?
During this small business and DVBE summit, you will learn:
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The Secrets to Small Business Success: Learn the secrets to success of small businesses from business owners. These successful leaders will reveal their successes, challenges, and how they overcame these challenges.
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3 Year Economic Forecast (Sacramento Region): Experts discussing the California regional economic forecast, where they expect business growth in California over the next three to five years. How can you adapt your business goals to capitalize on profits?
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Cybersecurity: Did you know the average cost of a cybersecurity attack for small businesses is $40,000? Experts will reveal cybercrooks’ latest tactics and offer comprehensive tips on securing businesses’ cyber systems specifically for small businesses. Be prepared with expert knowledge!
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Networking with Local Business Owners and Private Wine Tasting: Network with other business owners and learn about Placer County's agricultural and viticultural climate during the networking reception. Wine taste from a local small business winery with award-winning Barbera and Chardonnay wines, with picturesque views including a sprawling 5 acres of vineyards, a pond view, and oak trees.
Our Speaker Lineup Is HERE! Learn from Experts about how to take your business to the Next Level!
Michelle Nguyen
Small Business Program Specialist
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
Wayne Gross
Procurement Division Specialist
Customer Service Liaison Procurement Division
State of California - Department of General Services
Heather Luzzi
District Director, Sacramento District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
Robert Vermillion
President, RMV Technology Group LLC, NASA-Ames Research Center
Timothy Devine, MBA
President & Founder, Aviate Enterprises, Inc.
Michael Olivier, MBA
Expert, Small Business System Security Planning
Coreena Conley, MBA
Founder/CEO, VBOCIX
Christella Sanchez
Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service
Michael Bush
Field Director, Darktrace
Ken Shoemake
President/CEO, Stay Safe Solutions, Inc.
Brianne Norberg
Founder, Women of Sacramento
Robert Weygandt
Supervisor District 2, Placer County
Brigg Goodwin
President, Granite Data Solutions
Ivor Newman
Program Director
California Capital Procurement Technical Assistance Center
John Kabateck
President & Founder, Kabateck Strategies
Alma Galvan
Customer Service Manager/Hispanic Liaison
Better Business Bureau of Northeast California
Rob Haswell
CEO, Placer County Visitor’s Bureau (Visit Placer)
Sanjay Varshney, CFA
Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank
Leslie Williams
Vice President, SBA Division, U.S. Bank
Outreach Coordinator, Sierra Small Business Development Center
Sierra Business Council
FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, as long as you register, we will have your ticket information at the event.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For any questions regarding the event, please contact Sydney Hazen, Program Manager, at shazen@vbocix.org