SMALL BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

At the show there will be free Small Business Presentations!

If you would like to attend any of the presentations listed below we suggest that you pre-register

All attendees at the presentations will be eligible to win one of 2 grand prizes.

• A Free Booth for your company at next year’s Small Business Show – SOHO Syracuse 2012.
• A Special Company Outing at the Syracuse Crunch (20 tickets to the game of your choice, one

Autographed hockey stick, welcome public address and scoreboard announcement).

To pre-register for any of the presentations listed below,
let us know which presentations you will be attending & at what time. Fill out the registration form as well.
At the show, please check in for the presentation at least 5 minutes before the start of the presentation.

SMALL BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
(see the Print Version web-page or download a listing in PDF format or MS Word format)

The following will take place in the Presentation Areas A & B located in the Exhibit Hall. Presentations are subject to change.

10:15am	“ Getting Searched, Be Seen ”(30 minutes) Presentation Area B Presented by:Syracuse.com How the syracuse.com business listings can help potential customers find YOU. “ Opening Doors to Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities ”(45 minutes) Presentation Area A Presented by:U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Government is the world's largest buyer of goods and services. Discover how federal contracting can help your business grow. Explore the features of the SBA 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB procurement set aside programs.
11:15am	“ Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local ”(30 minutes) Presentation Area B Presented by:SyracuseFirst This “Homegrown Tour” will show you how you can benefit by being a member of SyracuseFirst – its mission is to increase market share to independent, locally owned businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of choosing local.
12:00pm	“ Now Open for Commercial Business (45 minutes) Presentation Area B Presented by:AmeriCU AmeriCU Credit Union is now offering a full line of commercial accounts and lending opportunities. Let AmeriCU show you how they can save your business time and money! “ Unemployed? Start a Business! Unemployment to Self-Employment! & (45 minutes) Presentation Area A Presented by:Small Business Development Center Being a small business owner has its rewards, and risks. If you are unemployed, and have a business idea, you may consider being your own boss. This seminar will lead you through the process of what to consider when starting your own business. Also discussed will be the Department of Labor's Self Employment Assistance Program, which, if you qualify, allows you to receive unemployment benefits, while getting your business up and running.
1:00pm	“ Leadership in Action: From Startup to #1 in the World in 44 Months!” (30 minutes) Presentation Area B Presented by:B.A. David Company This is a must-attend inside look at how a Central New York small business went from a newly created stand-alone business to number one in the world in its market segment in just 44 months! This session is your opportunity to: Learn specific practices you can use to take your businesses from start-up to best-run. See real-world examples of how successful businesses lead, market, sell, and service their customers. Explore adjustments you can make to get or keep your business on track and performing effectively. Learn how to create an environment where extraordinary things happen every day!
1:45pm	“ Inside look at the Credit Card Processing Industry” (30 minutes)Presentation Area B Presented by:FIRST CAPITAL PAYMENTS Adam Rombel, the managing editor of The Central New York Business Journal, will offer practical tips for getting the news out about your business. Attendees will gain an understanding of what types of news The Business Journallooks for and reports.
2:15pm	“Revitalization of the Syracuse Center City” (30 minutes) Presented by:CenterState Chamber of Commerce Do you ever wonder what happens after you swipe your credit card? The credit card processing industry is a very complex industry that all merchants as well as consumers should have a basic knowledge on. They will discuss the ins and outs of the industry and important tips that you should be familiar with. Let them introduce you to the industry as well as how First Capital Payments differentiates itself as an expanding credit card processing provider. “ Why Join a Chamber of Commerce - What's In It for You” (30 minutes) Presentation Area A Presented by:Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce This presentation will show the benefits, training & exposure that a Chamber can give your company. It will give you the insights on how to make the most of your membership. Hear what local members say about their Chamber and the great opportunity to network with some of the best companies in Central New York.
1:45pm	“ How to get your story into The Business Journal?” (30 minutes)Presentation Area B Central New York Business Journal Adam Rombel, the managing editor of The Central New York Business Journal, will offer practical tips for getting the news out about your business. Attendees will gain an understanding of what types of news The Business Journal looks for and reports.

(Above presentations subject to change and
other presentations may be added by the day of the show)

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PRESENTATIONS YOU WANT TO ATTEND – PLEASE CHECK
10:15am - "Getting Searched, Be Seen" 10:15am - "Opening Doors to Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities" 11:15am - "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" 12:00pm - "Open for Commercial Business" 12:00pm - "Unemployed? Start a Business! Unemployment to Self-Employment!" 1:00pm - "Leadership in Action: From Startup to #1 in the World in 44 Months!" 1:45pm - "Inside look at the Credit Card Processing Industry" 1:45pm - "Why Join a Chamber of Commerce - What's In It for You" 2:30pm - "How to get your story into The Business Journal?"

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