May 17, 2011
2011 Small Business Week Events
City Partner Events
Collaboration and Partnership - Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, May 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event will be hosted by City of Charlotte Small Business Opportunity Program, in partnership Mecklenburg County Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program and the Charlotte League of Businesses.
The lunch and learn will cover the following topics:
- Understanding the difference between a joint venture and a partnership
- How to create a successful joint venture
- Take away a sample joint venture document guide
- Small business success tips
Central Piedmont Community College-Central Campus
Hall Professional Development Building, Room 215
Event Cost: FREE
RSVP: Jerrianne Jackson at jbjackson@charlottenc.gov or (704) 432-1311.
The Charlotte Chamber – East Chapter Meeting May 17, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This informational meeting will provide an update on the Independence Boulevard Widening Project and discuss City of Charlotte programs and available business/financial resources.
The Park Expo and Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Road
Event Cost: FREE
RSVP: Eugene Bradley at 704-336-2265
Seminar of City Resources for Small Businesses Tuesday, May 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Presented by the City's Neighborhood & Business Services Department. Come learn what tools and resources the City has to help local small businesses, including available grant and loan funding.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Event Cost: Free
RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N396WX2
Entrepreneurial Success 2011 Wednesday, May 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hosted by Central Piedmont Community College – Institute of Entrepreneurship
The conference will offer an interactive look at the stories and lessons learned from local entrepreneurs and will feature Shawn Brodof, author and owner of Clarity Coaching, and Eric Dudley, founder and president of WebsiteBiz as the keynote speakers.
Harris Conference Center located on Central Piedmont Community College's Harris Campus
Event Cost: $15
RSVP: http://cce.cpcc.edu/e-institute/entrepreneurial-success
Access to Capital for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Thursday, May 19th from 12:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Does Your Business Need Funding?
Connect with lendors, investors, resources and business contacts.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
12:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Open to all businesses
$30 in advance for both members and nonmembers*
Charlotte Convention Center
For more information or to register for the event, visit http://www.charlottechamber.com/AccesstoCapital.
Networking to Grow Your Business Friday, May 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Presented by The Employers' Association
This event features:
8:00-8:30 – Continental Breakfast Networking
8:30-9:30 – Program Speaker Sheila Cottringer, Advertising Director at The Charlotte Business Journal
The Employers Association Conference Center
3020 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC 28273
RSVP: Call (704) 522-8011 or click the Networking to Grown Your Business registration link.
Other events throughout the week:
Charlotte Startup Weekend 2 Friday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 p.m.
Women in Business Forum Monday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mayor's International Community Awards Monday, May 16th from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Small Business Procurement Fair with the Federal Government Tuesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Archer Western Open House Tuesday, May 17th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Staying in the Game Luncheon Tuesday, May 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn "Innovation and Creativity in Strategic Planning and Marketing" Wednesday, May 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Social Media Options for Small Business Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Wednesday, May 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Export University Thursday, May 19th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte Small Business Week Expo of Charlotte's Small Businesses Saturday, May 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to register for these events, visit http://smallbizweek.charlottenc.gov.
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