West Tennessee Small Business Conference (WTSBC) Thursday, February 19, 2015 First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Jackson, Tenn. “Growing Your Business in Small Town America” Conference AGENDA Mr. Conrad Delany, retired, Forever Communication, Jackson (emcee) 7:30 Registration & Breakfast (Booth Time) Breakfast sponsored by Chick fil-A 8:00 Welcome Chancellor Tom Rakes, UT Martin Jackson City Mayor & Madison County Mayor 8:15 Keynote Speaker Mr. Michael Angelo Caruso, Effective Leadership-Getting People to Do Stuff 9:05 – 9:45 Concurrent Sessions A Show Me the Money: Business Plans/Strategic Planning B Survival vs The Giants: The 3 R’s – Recruit, Revive & Retain Mr. Joe Rowell, Entrepreneur, Memphis Mr. Grant Edwards, Chick-fil-A, Vann Drive, Jackson 9:45 – 10:00 Break (Booth Time) 10:05 – 10:45 Concurrent Sessions A Networking & Marketing (including Social B How Do We Measure Success? Media) Ms. Amy Howell, Owner Howell Marketing, Memphis Mr. Joe Rowell, Check Solutions 10:45 –11:30 Concurrent Sessions A Be a Winner: Learn How to Negotiate B Managing Generational Differences: Mr. Michael Angelo Caruso Mr. Dave Bratcher, Panel Moderator Austin Baker, Memphis Chuck Doss, Union City Cheri Childress, Milan Joe White, Parsons 11:30 Booth Time/Networking 11:50 Lunch (Catered by Chick-fil-A) Luncheon Speaker – Mr. Grant Edwards, Chick-fil-A 1:00 – 2:00 OPTIONAL ACTIVITY Special Presentation for Non-Profits: Fundraising Through Stories Mr. Michael Angelo Caruso Note: We reserve the right to substitute topics or speakers Who should attend?         Existing Business Owners Non-Profit Organizations Emerging Entrepreneurs Business & Economic Development Community Public & Private Sector Any Business Seeking to Grow Anyone Wanting Success & Networking Anyone who wants Professional Development This one- day event consists of powerhouse sessions and workshops designed to help your business or non-profit organization grow professionally. CONFERENCE SPONSORS Platinum Level - $1,000+ TSBDC – Jackson TSBDC – Dyersburg TSBDC - Martin WestStar Leadership – UT Martin West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Gold Level $500+ Northwest Tennessee Development District Southwest Tennessee Development District The Jackson Chamber TLM Associates, Jackson Silver Level $250+ First United Methodist Church, Jackson Bronze Level $100+ West Tennessee Industrial Association Booth & Sponsorship Information: $1,000 = Booth & 3 Registrations $500 = Booth & 2 Registration $250 = Booth & 1 Registration Note: We reserve the right to substitute topics or speakers 4 Easy Ways to Advance Register/ Seating is Limited!!!! Deadline to Register: Thursday, February 12, 2015 On-Line: www.utm.edu/weststar By Mail: Return this form to WestStar, UT Martin, 321 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238 Check made payable to WestStar. By Fax: Fax a copy of this form to 731-881-7019 By Email: [email protected] or [email protected] (If you register by email, make sure to include your name, business, complete address and phone number. If you are registering more than one, make sure to include all information on all registrants. Conference Fee: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - $65 pp. (until January 1st) DAY OF CONFERENCE - $75 pp (after January 1st) This fee includes cont. breakfast, lunch, networking, and lots information! Make checks payable to WestStar. Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Business: _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________Email:__________________________ Credit Cards Accepted (call 731-881-3298) Note: We reserve the right to substitute topics or speakers