2014 Business Development Week

Next Tuesday kicks off 2014 Business Development Week. This is the third year Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation has presented the multi-day conference in partnership with the Governor's Small Business Forum. We have added a few new features this year including an executive series addressing high level economic issues. As we have done in previous years, the small business awards presentation will be included in the event, but this year we will present a new award for Southeast Texas Small Business of the Year. Below are a few highlighted events you will NOT want to miss!

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

“PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES: HOW LEGISLATION IS

SHAPING AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE”

Janet Kavinoky, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

GENERAL SESSION

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

“WORKING TEXAS STYLE - FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS ”

Kenneth “Mick” Normington, TWC LMCI Business Specialist

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

“IT TAKES A VILLAGE” TO LAND A PROSPECT:

THE PROCESS OF PROJECT PLACEMENT!

Vicki Horton, Director SC&H Group

GENERAL SESSION

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

“WORKFORCE SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS AND ASSESSMENT

TOOL DEMONSTRATION”

Hope Andrade, Commissioner Representing Employer for the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

SPECIAL SESSION

Hope Andrade, Commissioner Representing Employer for the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

INDIVIDUAL LUNCH SESSIONS

April 8 - Mac Fulfer - Amazing Face Reading

April 9 - Jack Gill PhD - Vanguard Ventures

April 10 - Governor's Small Business Awards Presentation 

The breakout sessions will address professional development, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and business growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to receive specialized training right here at home in Southeast Texas. 

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!