Vision 2019

Vision 2019 Planning CommitteeThe BALSA Foundationis a volunteer-run organization of entrepreneurs, scientist, community leaders, and young professionals. The Foundation aims to make entrepreneurship accessible - and success attainable - to everyone. We believe helping first-time entrepreneurs start and grow their business is an effective way to promote community, equity, and economic growth in our region.BioSTLbuilds regional capacity and fosters collaborative efforts to advanceinnovation, entrepreneurship, and new company creation that capitalize on St. Louis’ world-class medical and plant biosciences and to promote economic growth and regional prosperity in St. Louis. Please visit www.biostl.org for additional information.CETis the largest and oldest innovation center in Missouri. We are recognized for providing the infrastructure and resources needed for early-stage, high-growth companies in the fields of information technology, bioscience, and manufactured products to innovate and thrive.Hispanic Chamber of Commerceis a private nonprofit corporation interested in increasing opportunities for Hispanic business owners and professionals. We aim to become the cornerstone for the Hispanic business community and to continue to participate in business developments of metropolitan St. Louis.ITENis the catalyst of the St. Louis region’s IT startup ecosystem. We accelerate scalable tech startups with programs for rapid product development, connections to talent, essential networking, and access to funding.Peepul Treedesigns, articulates, and operationalizes human-centered cultures and helps organizations solve problems with creativity, divergent thinking, and a relentless focus on people.Purpose First Advisingworks with entrepreneurs and the organizations that serve them to build profitable ventures that create generational wealth for founders and their families. Purpose First Advisors is particularly focused on helping women and entrepreneurs of color – those visionaries who are typically underrepresented and underestimated – build wildly successful businesses.St. Louis Economic Development Partnershipis the lead economic development team in the St. Louis region, creating equitable job growth. The Partnership works across the economic development spectrum helping companies of all sizes thrive in St. Louis. Services include incentives, site selection, business financing, startup support and strategic real estate reinvestment.St. Louis Minority Business Councilis a business development organization focused on assisting minority and diverse owned businesses develop strategic relationships/partnerships with major sourcing organiations that results in mutually beneficial business relationships that foster measurable regional economic prosperity and equity.St. Louis Mosaic Projectis a regional initiative who promotes prosperity through immigration and innovation. We engage with business and government, connect with immigrant entrepreneurs, dispel myths and reinforce a community culture of inclusion and welcoming. Please visit www.stlmosaicproject.org for additional information.WePoweris an organization that faciliates experiences, particularly in black and brown communities, that catalyze movement of communities to build and leverage power towards transforming education, economics, justice and health systems to be just and equitable for all children.

Vision Community Partners

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
- Forging a Strong, Equitable Path in Entrepreneurship

MOTO Museum

Online registration is now closed but you are still welcome to attend Vision 2019. Day of walk in registrations are welcome for $40 per ticket.

VISION 2019This is the 5th Annual Vision Symposium. Vision is the region’s largest and ONLY inclusion innovation conference celebrating, educating, and supporting women, people of color, and immigrant emerging entrepreneurs and existing business owners.Influential regional organizations are partnering to bring you this premiere small business inclusion symposium. The 2019 featured speaker, CEDRIC COBB, is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, whose company recently won an investment on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”REGISTER TODAY!AGENDA8:30 am – Registration and Breakfast9:00 am – Opening Speaker – Rebeccah Bennett, Emerging Wisdom, LLC10:00 am – Business Development Roundtables -	Emerging Entrepreneurs -	New &amp; Existing Entrepreneurs11:30 am – Ideation / Reflection11:45 am – 1-On-1 Coaching with Community Resource Navigators12:00 pm – Lunch 1:00 pm – Self Care Business Strategies2:30 pm – Inspiration from Cedric Cobb, Best Wardrobe Solutions3:30 pm – Networking &amp; Cocktails FAQs1) How can I get descriptions for VISION 2019 roundtable and self care sessions?Visit the VISION 2019 website at www.visionstlouis.com for additional details.2) How can I travel to and from the event?The venue is accessible by personal vehicle, walking, cycling, or public transit. Metro Bus routes have stops near the venue. MOTO Museum is .8 miles from the Grand MetroLink station. To view Metro schedules please visit https://www.metrostlouis.org3) What are my parking options?Complementary parking is available in the MOTO Museum Locust Street parking lot, space is limited. Meter street parking is also available. 4) What are the registration deadlines?Early Bird Registration: August 16 - September 1, 2019 ($25 per ticket)General Registration: September 2 - October 13, 2019 ($30 per ticket)Day of Registration: Online registration will close October 13, 2019. You are still welcome to attend and can register at the door. ($40 per ticket)5) Is MOTO Museum ADA compliant?VISION 2019 is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, please contact LaKecia Veal at 314-621-5566 as soon as possible to ensure any additional requests can be met.

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