2015 Calendar of Events , May 4 - 9, 2015 Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri, Inc. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: First Row, Lynn Larkin - Design Extra, Linda Shogren - Us International Foods, Marni Sorrick – Small Business Week Chair Second Row, Dennis Melton – SBA District Director, Jane Hilton – Advanced Medical Services Third Row, Jack Miller – True Media, Charlie McCarty – Innovet INC, Not Shown David Shogren - President US International Foods Photo courtesy of Response! Targeted Marketing Thank You to our Donors! GOLD LEVEL: Mike Martin Media Response Targeted Marketing St. Louis Small Business Monthly St. Louis Business Journal SILVER LEVEL: Midwest Regional Bank U.S. Bank Women’s Journals BRONZE LEVEL: Bank of Washington BMO Harris Commerce Bank Electro Image, LLC Midland States Bank Purk & Associates PC St. Louis Bank St. Louis Development Corporation UMB Bank BUSINESS SUPPORTERS: Ameren Business Networking Calendar Capital Consulting Services EDC Small Business Finance Enterprise Bank & Trust Great Southern Bank Justine PETERSEN SCORE Shred-It St. Louis Economic Development Partnership St. Louis Regional Chamber Tech Guard Security The Bank of Missouri Veterans Business Resource Center Weiss Attorneys at Law, P.C. 2015 Small Business Week Winners Small Business Person of the Year Jack Miller, True Media Small Business Exporter of the Year David E. Shogren, US International Foods, LLC Veteran Small Business of the Year Charlie McCarty, Innovet Inc. Family-Owned Small Business of the Year Jane Hilton, Advanced Medical Services Women-Owned Small Business of the Year Lynn A. Larkin, Design Extra Business Expo Exhibition Space Expo Space is available to all SBA Small Business winners; and available to sponsors on a first-come, firstserved basis. For Expo space availability and registration, contact: Dave Smith, UMB Bank, 636-485-4683, [email protected]. Related Events Around Small Business Week Pre-Event: MVF Business Builder Breakfast Speaker: Stephanie Leffler (CrowdSource, Juggle, Network Solutions, Monster Commerce) Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Time: 7:15am – 9:00am Place: The Moto Museum 3441 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Cost: Free for MVF members; $49 for non-members Sponsor: Missouri Venture Forum RSVP: Register online at www. mvfSTL.org or call 314241-2683 Post-Events: Veterans Summit on Entrepreneurship A day full of information for Veterans, family members and/or their partners to grow an existing business or launch a new one. Speakers will instruct on government and private sector contracting, lean canvas startup and announcement of IdeaHack. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Time: 8 am - 3 pm Place: T-Rex 911 Washington Ave. Suite 813 Saint Louis, MO 63101 Cost: No Cost to Veterans and Military including military business partners and family; $30 Business Staff Member; $45 general public Sponsor: Veterans Business Resource Center, Small Business Development & Technology Center RSVP: For more information and to register visit vetbiz.com or call 314-531-VETS Gateway Business Network Join us for this opportunity to network and meet new contacts. Bring business cards and handouts. Attendance prizes awarded at the end of the meeting. Speaker to be announced. Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Time: 7:00 am – 9:00 am; breakfast at 7:30 am Place: Missouri Athletic Club 405 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63102 Cost: $14 – Pay at the door; parking in the garage directly behind the clubhouse. RSVP: andrea.johnson@ techguard.com, or call 636-489-2230 Small Business Please make reservations for these events by following the RSVP instructions shown Monday | May 4 Tuesday | May 5 SESSION 1: Small Business Lenders Awards Luncheon Join us for lunch as we honor awardwinning lenders for their contributions to the small business community. Also hear from our keynote speaker, Jim Fuchs, AVP, Supervisory Policy & Risk Analysis, Community Development & Community Banking Research, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Place: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131 Cost: $50 – Free parking Sponsor: Small Business Administration RSVP: www.sbwem.org SESSION 3: Coffee & Connections Join us at Vessel Architecture & Design for coffee, pastries, hands to shake and all the business connections you can handle! Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am Place: Vessel Architecture & Design 600 Emerson Rd. #100, St. Louis MO 63141 Cost: Free Sponsor: Vessel Architecture & Design RSVP: www.yellow-tie.org/ stlouis-2015-05 SESSION 2: BIG DATA MONDAY: Regional Labor Stats for the Workweek and Beyond Explore the health of the regional labor market with an up-close look at employment and unemployment in the STL metro area and counties of Eastern MO. Presented by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A Justine PETERSEN-hosted cocktail reception will immediately follow. Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Place: Justine PETERSEN 1023 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106 Cost: Free and free parking Sponsor: Justine PETERSEN RSVP: [email protected] SESSION 4: Matchmaking Event This session is for those seeking opportunities with the government. Hear from the St. Louis Job Corps, St. Louis Corps of Engineers, GSA, Veterans Administration, Scott AFB USTRANSCOM, 763rd Specialized Contracting and the SBA. The purpose of this training is to discuss potential matchmaking opportunities within the federal and local marketplace. There will be no direct awards at this training. Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Place: ITenterprises/UMSL Center 4633 World Parkway Circle Berkeley, MO (near Lambert Airport) Cost: Free Sponsor: US Small Business Administration RSVP: [email protected] RSVP is required. SESSION 5: SBA Loans: Financing Your Small Business Discover financing options to start, grow and succeed with your small business. Representatives from the US Small Business Administration, Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center, SCORE and a local bank will help you become familiar with SBA loan programs, requirements and what constitutes a successful small business loan application. Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Place: St. Louis County Library Headquarters 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131 Cost: Free – free parking Sponsor: US Small Business Administration RSVP: [email protected] Week 2015 Events after each individually listed session. Reservations by Friday, May 1, 2015. For information or registration go to www.sbwem.org. Wednesday | May 6 SESSION 6: International Economic Market Analysis As part of Small Business Week, the World Trade Center St. Louis together with the U. S. Department of Commerce, U. S. Small Business Administration and others present an economic analysis of key international markets. Program will examine the outlook for various industry segments and help focus your company’s export strategy on the most profitable markets. Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am Place: World Trade Center St. Louis 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 2200 St. Louis, MO 63105 Cost: $20.00 includes materials, breakfast and refreshments Sponsor: World Trade Center St. Louis RSVP: kgentles@worldtradecenter-stl. com or 314-615-8141 SESSION 7: 1 Million Cups 1 Millions Cups (1MC) is a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in communities around the world. Each week the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors and entrepreneurs. Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Place: Nine Network of Public Media 3655 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63108 Cost: Free Sponsor: Nine Network of Public Media and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation RSVP: not required SESSION 8: How To Win Government Contracts Through The 8(a) Program Designed for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses that have been in business for at least two years and have the ability to be successful and compete for federal contracts in their NAICS code. The owner must own at least 51% of the business and control/ manage 100% of the business. For more information: http://www.sba. gov/content/8a-business-development. Additionally, Melody Green, Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service will discuss how start-ups can avoid making tax mistakes. Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Place: Robert A. Young Federal Building Suite 10.103 1222 Spruce Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Cost: Free Sponsor: US Small Business Administration and Internal Revenue Service RSVP: [email protected] RSVP is required SESSION 9: Advance St. Louis: Raising Capital – The Investor’s Perspective. Hear from a diverse panel of established investor groups as they discuss what they look for in a prospective investment. Topics include the investors’ investment decision process, common due diligence issues, characteristics of a business that are important to investors, common (or uncommon) investment terms, and tips for companies seeking capital, along with Q&A with the panel. The session is designed for businesses in any stage looking for capital, as well as newer investors interested in hearing the perspective of established investor groups. Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm; networking reception 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Place: CIC@CET - Showroom 20 S. Sarah St. St. Louis, MO 63108 Cost: No charge for session and free parking is available in CIC@CET’s lot at the Northwest corner of Forest Park and Sarah. Entrance is right across Sarah from the lot. Sponsor: Advance St. Louis is presented by Center for Emerging Technologies & Polsinelli PC RSVP: CET_Programs@emergingtech. org or 314-615-6915 SESSION 10: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Reception to Honor the Winners Network with women business owners and friends. Enjoy an evening of food and fun as we honor the Small Business Week winners. Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Place: Cantina Laredo 7710 Forsyth Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105 Cost: $40 Sponsor: NAWBO St. Louis RSVP: www.nawbostl.org SESSION 11: Leaders in Technology Awards Join us as we honor technology innovators, who are actively working to develop new technology and technology implementers who are using existing technology to enhance service offerings. The event includes an hour of networking (food and drinks) and a program that will include a keynote speaker and awards ceremony. Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Place: Clayton Sheraton 7730 Bonhomme Ave. Clayton, MO 63105 Cost: $30 Sponsor: St. Louis Small Business Monthly RSVP: http://store.sbmon.com/ or call 314-569-0076 Thursday | May 7 Friday | May 8 Session 12: Email Marketing: Simple Strategies For Success Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Place: 1800 Lafayette Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63104 Cost: Free Sponsor: Response! Targeted Marketing RSVP: www.sbwem.org SESSION 16: Indie Biz Happy Hour Independent small businesses are vital to the health and micro-economies of neighborhoods. Come mingle with Cherokee Street small business owners, residents and community stakeholders as they share their stories about their collective effort to build business and community. Enjoy conversation, food and drink. Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Place: STL Stylehouse 3159 Cherokee St. St. Louis, MO 63118 Cost: Free – Free parking on Cherokee and Compton Streets Sponsor: STL Stylehouse RSVP: [email protected] SESSION 13: Veterans Business Resource Center Meet and Greet Veterans, business leaders, lenders and employers meet for information exchange and general discussion of economic opportunities for veterans in 2015 and beyond. Time: 11:00 am – 12:30pm Place: VBRC Offices 315 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63125 Cost: Free Sponsor: Veterans Business Resource Center RSVP: [email protected] or 314-531- VETS (8387) SESSION 14: Annual SBA Exhibit Gala and Networking Celebrate with our nominees, award winners and small businesses in a relaxed tradeshow atmosphere. Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Place: Norwood Hills Country Club 1 Norwood Hills Country Club St. Louis, MO 63121 Cost: Free – Free parking Sponsor: US Small Business Administration RSVP: www.sbwem.org Saturday | May 9 SESSION 17: Website Evaluations A one-day seminar to acquaint prospective and active business owners with the planning needed to start and manage their own business. Volunteers of the SCORE Association conduct this professional seminar. Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Place: SCORE Kirkwood Office/ PNC Bank 333 N. Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 Cost: Free – light refreshments served Sponsor: SCORE & PNC Bank RSVP: www.stlouis.score.org SESSION 15: Annual SBA Awards Dinner Enjoy a superb dinner and salute the success of the 2015 Small Business Week award winners. Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Place: Norwood Hills Country Club 1 Norwood Hills Country Club St. Louis, MO 63121 Cost: $60 – Free parking Sponsor: US Small Business Administration RSVP: www.sbwem.org s bwem. o r g Spread the Word! Plan to attend the Annual SBA Exhibit Gala and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 pm! RESERVATIONS BY Friday, MAY 1, 2015 Online Reservations available at www.sbwem.org Please see specific RSVP instructions listed after each Session. Name Company Address City Phone State Zip For Credit Card Payments Online reservations at www.sbwem.org Fax For Check Payments Name(s) you want to appear on badge Session Date Description Cost #People Session 1 Mon, May 4 Small Business Lenders Awards Luncheon $50 ______ ______ Session 11 Wed, May 6 NAWBO Happy Hour to Honor Winners $40 ______ ______ Session 15 Thurs, May 7 Annual SBA Exhibit Gala Networking Free ______ ______ Session 16 Thurs, May 7 Annual SBA Awards Dinner $60 ______ ______ If session is not listed above, please see RSVP information shown after each session on the inside of this brochure. Total For multiple registrants, please attach a separate sheet. List each name individually, grouped by event. No refunds for cancellations less than three business days prior to event. PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Send your check with a completed copy of this form by May 1, 2015 to: Steve Callow, Treasurer, St. Louis Bank, 14323 S Outer Forty Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Make check payable to: Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri, Inc. Additional registration forms may be found at www.sbwem.org and/or www.sba.gov/mo/stlouis. * Cosponsorship Authorization # 14-0768-86. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Gary Alexander, [email protected]. This Web site www.sbwem.org is provided as a public service under Cosponsorship Authorization # 14-0768-86. 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