Connections for Success 2017 Summit is a 1 Day, multi-track business academy of interactive, hands-on learning & networking. This years theme—SKILLS UPGRADE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND BUSINESS LAUNCH—will provide practical learning for current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

The cost of the event includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day

• Keynote Speaker Andre Taylor

• Multiple Workshop Tracks to Choose from:

1) Personal Branding: The Key to Business and Career Growth—presented by Edward M. Johnson 

2) CRM’s; get an insiders peak at the online software options—presented by Nick Simard of InspiriaMedia

3) What I wish I knew when I started my business—presented by TBD

4) Setting up your google page and using Google Ads and adwords—presented by Jann Mirchandani of Westchester Marketing Cafe

5) How to Hire, Train, and Manage New Staff—presented by Greg Chartier and Mavis Flowers

6) Setting up a Business Model that Makes Money—presented by TBD

7) Alternative Ways to Raise Capital–presented by Kim Jacobs, Steven Hall

8) How to Make a Marketing Plan—presented by Jennifer Jackson of US Small Business Administration

9) Setting up the books for profitability—Wiley Harrison of BYB, Inc.

10) Collaboration vs. Partnerships—presented by Natasha Roukas of SCORE, Inc.

11) Cloud Computing and Analytics—Helen Rude of Marist College