Next Week: Governor's Small Business Summit — Amarillo
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ONE WEEK AWAY!
Governor's Small Business Summit – Amarillo
*When:* Thursday, June 1 I 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Where: *Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101
*About: *The Governor's Small Business Summit – Amarillo aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It also provides an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
*Keynote Panel Session:*
* *Moderator:* Kevin Carter, President/CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
* Amelia Balderrama, President, iDocket
* Lenny Sadler, Owner, Ditch Witch
* Brian Bruckner, President, Bruckner's Truck Sales, Inc.
* Brian Kelleher, Owner, 575 Pizzeria
*Additional Panels & Speakers: *
_Access to Finance & Funding_:
* *Moderator:* Lanitra Barringer, Director of Family & Community Engagement, Amarillo independent School District
* Amy Henderson, Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer, Amarillo National Bank
* Quintin Marquez, Community Development Manager, City Federal Credit Union
* Brittany Rivera, Senior Loan Officer, PeopleFund
* Calvin Davis, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Business Workforce Development & Incentives:
* *Moderator*: Brian Enevoldsen, Managing Director, WT Enterprise Center
* Trent Morris, Director, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
* Jay Barrett, Principal, AmTech Career Academy
* Todd McLees, Managing Partner, Innovation Outpost
* Cindy G. Lanham, Senior Trainer, Mirarchi Management Group
_Cybersecurity_:
* *Moderator:* Christopher George, Instructor of Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics, Amarillo College
* Jake Mitchell, Vice President of Business Strategy, Bazar Solutions
* Mason Stewart, Senior Network Administrator, Andrews & Associates
* David Melear, Information Security Officer, Amarillo National Bank
_Government Contracting_:
* *Moderator:* Gina Woodward, Regional Director, America’s Small Business Development Center – West Texas A&M University
* Rich Lyles, Regional Director, Northwest Texas APEX
* Alyson Villalon, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Potter County
* Randy Crawford, Small Business Program Manager, CNS Pantex
* Trae Kepley, Assistant Purchasing Agent, City of Amarillo
_Business Succession Planning_:
* *Moderator:* Daryl Klump, Growth and Development Director, Northwestern Mutual
* Eric Alexander, President, Six Arrows Consulting
* Whitney Wells, Vice President/Personal Trust Administrator, Amarillo National Bank
* Chris Jones, Attorney, Sprouse Shrader Smith
_Digital & Social Marketing_:
* *Moderator:* Gina Woodward, Regional Director, America's Small Business Development Center – West Texas A&M University
* Madison Mays, Marketing Creative Manager, West Texas A&M University – Academic Affairs
* Emily Lake, Creative Marketing Assistant, Amarillo Sod Poodles
* Steve Brown, Founder, ROI Online
Registration is $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch and complimentary headshots.
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Governor's Small Business Summit – The Woodlands
*When:* Thursday, June 15 I 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Where: *Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
*Panel Topics:*
* Health Management Issues for Small Businesses
* Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Company in a Digital Economy
* Workforce Development: Micro-Credentialing and Certifications
* Access to Finance & Funding
* HUB Certification: How to Make it Work for Your Business
* Marketing & E-Commerce Essentials
Registration is $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch and complimentary headshots.
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SAVE THE DATE
* July 13: Governor’s Small Business Summit – *Kingsville [ [link removed] ]*
* July 13: Governor’s Small Business Summit – *Arlington [ [link removed] ]*
* July 27: Governor’s Small Business Summit – *Stephenville [ [link removed] ]*
* August 10: Governor's Small Business Summit – *McAllen [ [link removed] ]*
* August 24: Governor's Small Business Summit – *Marshall [ [link removed] ]*
* September 7: Governor's Small Business Summit – *Horizon City [ [link removed] ]*
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