Shenandoah University : Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business Symposium

When: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Where: Stimpson Auditorium, Halpin-Harrison Hall, Shenandoah University Contact: Suzanne Conrad at <A href="mailto:shpconrad@aol.com">shpconrad@aol.com</A> <A href="https://www.regonline.com/business_symposium_2010" target=_blank><IMG src="/business/bt_register.png"></A>           This symposium has been made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors: <H2>Title Sponsor</H2> <IMG src="/business/Sprint_Logo-sml.jpg">   <H2>Leading Edge Sponsor</H2> First Bank    ~   Valley Health   ~   SusQtech <H2>Sustaining Sponsor</H2> Annandale Millwork  ~  BB&T  ~  Sodexo Catering Wachovia  ~  Yount, Hyde & Barbour <H2>Supporting Sponsor</H2> M & H Plastics  ~  Bruce, Renner & Wilfong   ~   The Winchester Star   ~   Winchester Wealth Management   ~   Winchester Group  ~  Costco    <H2>Media Partners</H2> TV3 Winchester  ~  WZRV-FM   ~   The Winchester Star   ~   WINC-FM   ~   Northern Virginia Daily      <H2>Welcome </H2> Now in its 2nd year, Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business Symposium is a forum designed to inspire and educate attendees of all ages, professions and industries regarding business trends, challenges and best practices. Taking place at Halpin-Harrison Hall, which houses the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business, the Symposium has become a signature event for Shenandoah University. The sessions are interactive and include the following: <UL> <LI>Technology </LI> <LI>Financing </LI> <LI>Organizational Strategy </LI> <LI>Government Contracting </LI> <LI>Business Management </LI> <LI>Business Resources  </LI></UL> <H2> Schedule </H2> <H2>Registration</H2> 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and resource tables open. Continental breakfast in Stimpson Auditorium lobby <H2>Morning General Sessions:</H2> 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Welcome W. Randy Boxx, Dean, Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business (Byrd School) General Session I Steven A. Abramowitz –  Market Director, Accelerent, “Connecting Your Way to the Top” General Session II Marissa Levin –  SmartCEO, Smart 100 for both 2009 and 2010 and was 2009 Washingtonian Magazine Technology Titan – "Defining Your Core and Creating Organizational Alignment" General Session III Valerie Gaydos – Founder and President of Capital Growth, Inc. and Director of the Private Investors Forum angel investor group – “Winning Presentations for Raising Capital" Morning Wrap up – Nick Nerangis, Sr., Advisory Board Member CEO, Nerangis Management Corporation      Lunch*/Resource Area Open (box lunch provided) 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.  *Vegetarian meals available   <H2>Concurrent Breakout Sessions</H2> 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each of the following sessions are offered during the 12:45 p.m. and the 2:30 p.m. timeslot Participants may select one of the following breakouts for each session <H3>Panel 1 - Technology Resource Strategies: How to Leverage Technology to Grow Your Business</H3> <UL> <LI>Panel Moderator: Michael Steadman, President, SusQTech </LI> <LI>Rob Hustick – Vice President, Social Media and Digital Strategy </LI> <LI>Ramon Ray –  Technology evangelist, smallbiztechnology.com and author of "Technology Solutions for Growing Businesses" </LI> <LI>Marissa Levin –  SmartCEO, Smart 100 for 2009 and 2010</LI></UL> <H3>Panel 2 - Getting Back to Basics: The Nuts and Bolts of Business Management (HR, Accounting, Legal & Cost Control) </H3> <UL> <LI>Panel Moderator: Donna Ettenson, VP, Operations, Association of Small Business Development Centers </LI> <LI>Lynn Lorenz, Consultant, Owner  HR Goddess  </LI> <LI>Mark Rudolph –  President and CEO, Yount, Hyde and Barbour </LI> <LI>Michael Bryan, Esq. of Bryan & Coleman, P.L.C.</LI></UL> <H3>Panel 3 - Financing Options: Finding the Right Funding Strategy</H3> <UL> <LI>Panel Moderator: Christy Mistr, Principle Owner, Dominion Financial Consultants </LI> <LI>Cheryl Mills –  Consultant/Mentor, Former Associate Deputy Administrator – US Small Business Administration </LI> <LI>Valerie Gaydos –  Founder and President of Capital Growth, Inc. and Director of the Private Investors Forum angel investor group </LI> <LI>Scott Arthur – Senior Vice President, BB&T Blue Ridge Region </LI></UL> <H3>Panel 4 - Creating Your Business Strategy - A Workshop for Your Organization’s Growth</H3> <UL> <LI>Instructor: William Brandt, Byrd School Executive-in-Residence, former CEO, American Woodmark</LI></UL> <H3>Panel 5 - How to do Business with the Government: Managing Risk and Maximizing Reward: Pluses/Minuses of Government Contracting </H3> <UL> <LI>Panel Moderator: Eliot Jardines, CENTRA Technology, Inc. </LI> <LI>Knox Hubard – Senior International Trade Manager, Virginia Economic Development Partnership </LI> <LI>Dr. G. Mac McNichols –  McNichols & McNichols – Author “Helping Entrepreneurs Grow” </LI> <LI>Darla Frye-Guevremont – COO, Executive Protection Services </LI> <LI>Louis "John" Moore –  Chief, Savannah Regional Contracting Center - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</LI></UL> <H3>Panel 6 - Resources to Help Your Business Grow and Prosper</H3> <UL> <LI>Panel Moderator: Bill Sirbaugh, Director, Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center </LI> <LI>David Fuller –  Department of Business Assistance (DBA) </LI> <LI>James A. Williams –  Lead Economic Development Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Business Development </LI> <LI>Randy Collins –  President/CEO, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber</LI></UL> Symposium Adjourns  4:00 p.m. <H2>Registration Information</H2> Online registration is available until: March 8, 2010  Register today for early-bird savings prior to February 19 Pre-conference registration prior to February 19: $35 per person After February 19 and at-the-door registration: $50 Group Rate: More than three participants from a single organization: $30 per person prior to February 19; $40 after February 19.   All sessions and times are subject to change   For general information about the symposium, email Suzanne Conrad at <A href="mailto:shpconrad@aol.com">shpconrad@aol.com</A> or call 540-722-8650

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