Biz of Doin' Biz in Summit County
Date and Time
Friday Dec 5, 2008
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM MST
Location
Fees/Admission
RESERVATION INFORMATION $35 Summit Chamber Member -- $45 General Public -- Reserved Tables of 4 and 8 also available Includes keynote presentation, mini workshops and hot luncheon buffet. RSVP with payment required by December 3, 2008, to guarantee your reservation. Sorry, no refunds. Download a reservation form off the Summit Chamber home page, summitchamber.org or call (970) 668-2051 x2. Sponsorships Available Contact the Chamber about this great opportunity that offers your business terrific benefits and an ideal setting to market your business to more than 100 people!
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Jeanette Jones
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Description
The Summit Chamber
and
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Present
The Biz of Doin’ Biz in
…How to Thrive in a Challenging Environment
December 5, 2008 ~ La Quinta Inn & Suites
9:30am Doors Open/Registration
10-10:45am Summit County Fundamentals presented by Kathy Weeks, Research Manager, Comcast Spotlight
An economic overview and consumer trends using trade and industry indicators—past, present and future.
11-11:45am Mini Workshops
►Surviving as a Non-Profit Organization, presented by
How to clearly define who you are, where you’re going and how best to get there.
►Moments of Magic…Creating an AMAZING Guest Experience, presented by nationally recognized speaker Shep Hyken, Author of Moments of Magic and The Loyal Customer
High energy presentation focusing on delivering outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers resulting in employee loyalty and better work environment.
12pm Lunch Buffet, Sponsored and Catered by Qdoba Mexican Grill
12:30-1:30pm Featuring Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein…entrepreneur, author and nationally recognized motivational speaker
“No More Excuses”…A gripping, entertaining and humorous look at the major reasons why people aren’t achieving what they want and deserve, and how they should address these critical issues. This provocative program will have the audience on the edge of their seats as they listen to the issues that small businesses face in
1:45-2:30pm Mini Workshops
►Grassroots, presented by Bonnie Finley, Program Director,
Make your business voice heard at the state level. Learn about this relatively new initiative that focuses on critical legislative issues.
►Finders Keepers…the Summit County Staffing Challenge, moderated by Becky Sobek and Hollis Dempsey, Human Resources Plus and presented by representatives from Grand Timber Lodge, Beaver Run Resort, Keystone Resort and Colorado Mountain College.
Recruiting and retaining top talent is a vital issue for all employers. This panel presentation will focus on how to attract, engage and retain your best people.
►Business 101 During a Volatile Economy, presented by Susan Roberts, Certified Business Coach, ActionCOACH
Learn how to grow your business during challenging, economic times and fine-tune your business practices to achieve your goals easier and faster than ever before.
2:45-3:30pm Mini Workshops
►Preparing for the Worst…Smart Business Practices During Catastrophes, presented by Joel Cochran, Emergency Manager,
How to protect your business, your employees and your customers in the event of fire, flood, blizzard, etc.
►Marketing and PR That Make Sense, presented by Lauren Pelletreau, PR and Youth Marketing Manager, Copper Mountain Resort
Focus your efforts and identify three things you can do in Marketing and PR to have a positive impact on your business. Let the big dogs work to bring the guests to
►Keeping What’s Yours, presented by Michele Knight, CPA, Knight Accounting & Technology
Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn about the most overlooked tax deductions and get the scoop on what’s ahead for the 2009 and 2010 tax filing seasons.
Professional Development Hours are available for this event through
Many thanks to our event sponsors:
Qdoba Mexican Grill
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