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Small Business Capital and Development

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On Thursday, November 10, 2011, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Indiana Minority Enterprise Center will co-sponsor a conference entitled, “Small Business Capital and Development—An Informed Conversation on Surviving the Economic Storm. The conference will focus on informing our audience of the current statistics, data, and state of play of the business climate in northwest Indiana, especially as it pertains to small businesses. Speakers will have information on federal and state programs to assist small businesses in this economic downturn and advice on locating new markets, preparing marketing strategies and financial statements to increase the chance of obtaining bank financing. In addition, we will explore new methods of connecting small businesses and start-up businesses with sources of investment—both new and traditional.

Registration is $40.00 ($25.00 for nonprofit organizations with the discount code, SmBusDev1110).

8:00 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM
Welcome and Introductions

Helen Mirza,  Community Development Program Director,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Sondra Ford,  Director,  Indiana Minority Enterprise Center

9:15 AM
Economic Development: Building the right foundation and providing the right resources for success

Joseph B. Hornett,  Senior Vice President, Treasurer and COO,  Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Indiana

10:00 AM
The Perspective of Two of Northwest Indiana’s Small Businesses

Andrea Pearman,  President & CEO,  Diversified Marketing Strategy, Crown Point , Indiana

Vance Kenney,  President & CEO,  Advance Construction Services, Merrillville, Indiana

11:00 AM
Break
11:15 AM
Nurturing and Assisting Small Businesses of High Potential

David L. Clark,  Venture Partner,  Elevate Ventures

12:00 PM
Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Clifton Kellogg,  Program Director,  United States Treasury Department

1:30 PM
SBA Export Initiatives for Small Businesses and Financing for Export Transactions

Jack Nevell,  Regional Director,  Small Business Administration

Jan Blaho,  Business Development Officer,  Export-Import Bank

2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions

  1. Q&A and Technical Assistance for SBA export programs – John Nevell, SBA, and Jan Blaho, Business Development Officer, Export-Import Bank, or
  2. Technical Assistance for small businesses in the process of applying for bank credit - Greg Boyan, Executive Director, Hammond Innovation Center

3:30 PM
Panel Discussion

Brian Rusin,  Peoples Bank, Munster, Indiana

Richard (Ric) Brunskill,  Managing Examiner - Indiana,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

John M. Hanak,  Statewide Director,  Purdue Technology Centers

Cecile Petro,  Director of Redevelopment,  City of Highland, Indiana

4:30 PM
Adjourn to Ice Cream Social and Networking Opportunity
 

Last Updated: 11/04/2011

 
Event Information
Date
11/10/11 - 11/10/11
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Location

Dynasty Banquet Center
4125 Calumet Ave
Hammond, Indiana 46320

Fee:
$40

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