COSE Conference to Connect Small Businesses to Myriad of Resources.Workshops, Trade Show, Keynote Addresses keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. , Networking Highlight Oct. 18 & 19 Event CLEVELAND -- Virtually everything a small business owner could need to start or move an existing business forward will be available and on display when the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE (Common Open Software Environment) Pronounced "cozy." An alliance of major Unix vendors dedicated to standardizing open systems. In 1993, its first specification was the CDE (Common Desktop Environment), a user interface based on Motif. ) holds the 2007 COSE Small Business Conference on October 18th and 19th at the IX-Center Cleveland. Anchoring the conference will be four great keynote speakers that include Julie Aigner-Clark, the founder of the Baby Einstein Baby Einstein is a line of multimedia products and toys that specializes in interactive activities for children aged 3 months to 3 years old. Subjects such as classical music, art, and poetry are prominently explored. craze; Richard Teerlink, who turned Harley-Davidson around in the 80's; Michael White There are multiple public figures named Michael White or Mike White, including:
adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. and motivational business adviser. The Conference also features more than 55 business education workshops on topics that include finance, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , marketing, professional and personal development, sales, small business tools, and technology. All the content in the workshops has been developed by fellow small business owners and all presenters are also small business peers. "People join COSE for a variety of different reasons and those will all be on display at the Conference," says Lou Licata, chairman of COSE and president of Licata & Toerek LPA LPA Lysophosphatidic Acid LPA Apolipoprotein (A) LPA Local Planning Authority LPA Locally Preferred Alternative LPA Local Planning Agency LPA Link Pack Area LPA Left Pulmonary Artery LPA Law of Property Act . "But the Conference is really about connecting with your peers...fellow small business owners...to learn, network and grow your business." An 80+ exhibit trade show will also be part of the Conference that features the latest and greatest technology and small business tools to move a business forward. Both structured and unstructured networking opportunities will also be available for the more than 1,500 people expected to attend, including a free networking reception on Thursday (Oct. 18) from 4 - 6 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. will also have an onsite book store with the latest books to help inspire, challenge and motivate entrepreneurs. COSE will also use the Conference to launch its new online educational and networking resource for members, MindSpring. Members can logon See login. 1. (jargon) logon - login. 2. (networking) logon - In ACF/VTAM, an unformatted session-initiation request for a session between two logical units. to www.cosemindspring.com twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to access podcasts and video of business education content, take part in small business peer-to-peer discussion boards, and download best-practice articles on a variety of business-building topics. All educational content and presentations from the Conference will available online at MindSpring shortly after the event. The Conference runs on Thursday (Oct. 18) from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday (Oct. 19) from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with breakfast and lunch keynote addresses highlighting the agenda both days. For more information including the entire Conference agenda go to www.cose.org/sbc. The Conference is free for the first person from each COSE members company and each additional attendee from that company is just $65. The non-member price to attend is $499. Parking is free and all meals are included with your registration. To register for the Conference logon to www.cose.org/sbc or call (216) 592-2222. About COSE COSE is the region's largest small business support organization and provides cost-effective group purchasing programs, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, and networking and educational resources to help Northeast Ohio's small businesses grow. With more than 17,000 members, COSE is a driving force in advocating for the priorities of Northeast Ohio's small businesses. COSE has a long history of fighting for the rights of all small business owners, whether it's through group purchasing programs in healthcare, workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. and energy or advocating for specific changes in legislation or regulation. As COSE enters its 36th year, it is positioned more than ever to take charge and fight for small business rights throughout our region, the state and across the nation. (www.cose.org) |
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