About this Event
It's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.
The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30am Registration & continental breakfast
9:00am Opening and Panel
Opening Remarks
- Andrew Eck, Community Navigator for Startup-Macon
Welcome message
- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Panel discussion & audience Q&A
10:50am Transition to LAB
11:00am Learning LAB
Developing your fundraising Goals, Preparing your fundraising package, What to consider before you say yes, and You’ve raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability. Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis
12:25pm Closing statements
12:30pm Program concludes
MODERATOR
Donna Lowry, Award Winning Journalist
PANELISTS
Jason Blankenship, Vice President, Better Business Bureau, serving the Fall Line Corridor, Inc.
Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder & CEO, Finance Savvy CEO®, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor
Scott Mitchell, Owner and Operator, The Bohemian Den and Sweet Eleanor's Divine
Josh Rogers, President and CEO, NewTown Macon
Peter Williams, Senior Business Consultant, UGA Small Business Development Center
Tommie Beth Willis, South Georgia Regional Director, ACE - Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mercer University, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, United States
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