Maximizing Your SBC Webinar Series

The Small Business Council will host a pre-SBC webinar series to help attendees Maximize Your SBC. This 4-part series will help you prepare your capability statement, leverage the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé program, and provide you with plenty of tips from seasoned SBC attendees on the best way to maximize your participation at the conference.

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Creating a Killer Capability Statement That Communicates Value
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Learn how to make your capability statement work for you at SAME SBC. Buyers and partners rapidly judge credibility. This webinar gives you practical steps to build a statement that shows competence, maturity, and value so you can open doors to key conversations and new business opportunities. 
Moderator: Christina Villeneuve, Education Committee Member, SAME Small Business Council
Presenter: Josh Frank, Managing Partner, RSM Federal

Federal Charting Your Course at SAME SBC: Leveraging the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program for Growth
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Ready to make the most of your time at the SAME SBC? Join our webinar to learn how the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program can be a powerful strategic tool to develop and grow your business. We will cover the essential fundamentals of the program, from eligibility and application to what to look for in a mentor. Don’t miss out!
Moderator: Corey Pacer, Vice Chair of Education, SAME Small Business Council
Presenter: Matt Moriarty, Founding Member, Schoonover & Moriarty

SBC Tips from the Experts: Part 1
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We are excited to offer you an opportunity to learn from SAME members who have attended the Small Business Conference for many years! The first webinar in this two-part series provides an overview of the Small Business Conference’s format and audience, while introducing essential tools and resources such as the events app, website, and the Attendee Service Center. Participants will learn how to access member lists, effectively promote attendance and exhibiting on LinkedIn, and gain key insights into conference essentials, professionalism, etiquette, and best practices for a successful event experience.
Moderator: Archisha Mehan, Education Committee Member, SAME Small Business Council
Presenters:  
Lori Revely, CEO & Managing Partner, Cavalry Consulting
Christina Villeneuve, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Geotechnical Resources, Inc. 
Corey Pacer, SVP, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Pro2Serve

SBC Tips from the Experts: Part 2
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In this second webinar of our two-part series designed to help you maximize your attendance at SBC, you will learn how to set clear conference goals, navigate the agenda effectively, and network like a pro! We'll also cover strategies to maximizing networking and matchmaking opportunities, making the most of education sessions, and taking actionable notes.  We will also cover best practices for exhibitors. We will finish up with provide tips on creating a post-conference action plan to maximize the impact. Don’t miss out!
Moderator: Archisha Mehan, Education Committee Member, SAME Small Business Council
Presenters:  
Michele Atkinson, Founder & Managing Partner, Cavalry Consulting
Bre Jones, President, Martinez Construction
Stacey Duwe, Director, Federal Division, The Garland Company