Small Business Week 2011
The Mile High Business Alliance is pleased to partner with the Denver Office of Economic Development and our partners to bring you Small Business Week. This nationally recognized campaign acknowledges the vital role of small businesses in building our economy.
- In the State of Colorado, there are more than 500,000 small businesses, employing more than 51% of the private workforce.
- In a five year period, small businesses in Colorado created 166,158 more jobs than large employers, with firms under 20 employees having the greatest positive impact
- Nationally, small businesses create 60-80% of all new jobs across the board
Small Business Week will culminate in a one-day forum to connect business owners with community resources to help their businesses succeed. Mark your calendars for this event, which will take place Saturday, May 21 at the Wellington Webb Building.
Get the knowledge to better your business at this forum designed specifically for small business owners. Connect with experts and organizations who can provide real solutions for your everyday challenges.
Choose from 30 Interactive Workshops & Sessions on:
• Starting a Small Business in Denver
• Supporting or Expanding Your Business
• Community Engagement
• Policy & Strategies for a Resilient Economy
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Wellington Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax, Denver (map)
Breakfast and Lunch are provided at no cost
VIP Online registration is only $5 (Registration Now Closed)
MHBA invites all small business owners, chambers of commerce, business organzations, service providers, professionals, econonomic development specialists and community leaders to get involved in Small Business Week:
- Join us Saturday for the Forum!
- Join our newsletter list to stay informed about the campaign and event
- Take our business needs survey to tell us what your small business needs to succeed
We know that small businesses are the foundation of a resilient economy. We look forward to this event and invite you to contact us if you have other ideas or suggestions for supporting this campaign.
Forum Schedule
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast & Registration by Baker's Way |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am | Welcome
& Opening Words Special
Guest Tameka
Montgomery of the SBDC
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| 9:45 - 10:45 am | Morning sessions 1 |
| 10:50 - 11:50 am | Morning sessions 2 |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Boxed lunch provided by Urban Chefs Grill |
| 1:15 - 2:15 pm | Afternoon sessions 3 |
| 2:20 - 3:20 pm | Afternoon sessions 4 |
| 3:25 - 4:25 pm | Keynote Address: Joshua Onysko, Founder & CEO of Pangea Organics |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Dessert & coffee courtesy Novo Coffee |
Keynote Address
Saturday's keynote address will be from special guest Joshua Onysko, Founder and CEO of Pangea Organics. 
Through his stewardship, Pangea Organics became the first company to introduce (and be awarded for) biodegradable, compostable, plantable packaging; Facebook/Twitter on packaging; and origami fold packaging. His efforts and products have been lauded by Entrepreneur, O (The Oprah Magazine), Time Style & Design, among many other top tier media outlets.
Read more about Joshua and Pangea Organics, and reserve your seat for this important event Saturday, May 21.
Sessions
Choose from more than 30 sessions in 4 tracks on topics related to finance, marketing, strategy and relationship building. Here's a sample of a few of the great session topics currently available (see a full list)
Tap into the City's FREE Environmental Business Assistance Programs
Sharon Procopio and Janet Burgesser
Sustainability-Minded Businesses
Whether your business is already a leader in sustainability, or just starting down the path to becoming sustainable, the city has FREE programs available to help connect you with resources and recognition for your efforts.
Learn how to participate and take advantage of the city's...
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Alternative Funding for your Business: CrowdFunding and Kickstarter
Mario Lurig
Financing Your Business
Maybe you've heard about Kickstarter in the news lately. Currently, the largest single project has raised over $5 million with 28 days left on the project. The original requested amount? $100,000. The product? A watch.
Sites like Kickstarter and IndiGoGo provide individuals the chance to ask the...
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BBB Complaints: Ignore or not to Ignore
Dale Mingilton
Expanding & Strengthening Your Business
Discussion regarding consumer/business expectations of your business to respond to a complaint. Included in the conversation: what is a good contract; training at the office for staff; and when to respond to the customer.
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