Commerce Arkansas event draws windstream's Gardner.SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS, manufacturers, business leaders, technology entrepreneurs and innovators, and others may benefit from the free expertise offered by seasoned consultants and experts at the second-annual Commerce Arkansas business expo on Nov. 3. Sponsored by Arkansas Business and the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Arkansas will include five pavilions dedicated to different themes. Commerce Arkansas will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Statehouse state·house also state house n. A building in which a state legislature holds sessions; a state capitol. statehouse Noun NZ a rented house built by the government Noun 1. Convention Center Governor's Halls in downtown Little Rock. The event is free for those who register online in advance at www.commercearkansas. com. The cost is $20 at the door. Lunch will feature the Arkansas Business CFO See Chief Financial Officer. of the Year Awards and speaker Jeff Gardner For the baseball player, see . Jeff Gardner is an American actor and theatre producer. As an actor, Gardner was last seen on Broadway in The Wild Party (2000) directed by George C. Wolfe, where he served as a stand-by for Mandy Patinkin. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Windstream Corp. of Little Rock. * SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIES PAVILION 9:30-10:15 a.m. Web Site Optimization Kevin White Kevin White may refer to:
10:30-11:15 a.m. Growing Your Business in Tough Times Tim Lee Tim Lee is an Australian radio DJ who hosts the show Hot 30 Countdown.[1] References 1. ^ Meet the Team: Tim Lee , Consultant, ASBTDC While small businesses are having a harder time controlling factors like getting financing, they can still control other aspects of their business. 1:30-2:15 p.m. How to Talk to Your Lender to Get to 'Yes' Faster Panel Discussion While the volume and dollars of loans are down, the requests for them are not. 2:30-3:15 p.m. New Financing Options Designed for Troubled Businesses Linda Nelson, U.S. Small Business Administration The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides cost savings and flexibility in financing options. * BUSINESS TRENDS & THE ECONOMY PAVILION 9:30-10:15 a.m. Commercial Real Estate: Fundamentals in This Business Cycle, U.S. and Arkansas Henry Kelley Jr., Flake & Kelley A discussion of fundamentals that affect values, financing, vacancy rates, loan restructuring and recovery. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Community Development Opportunities From the Federal Stimulus Packages Amy B. Simpkins, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Little Rock Branch Why community development is a critical component of any business development strategy. 2:30-3:15 p.m. The Arkansas Economy in 2009: Staying the Course in Choppy Economic Waters Katherine A. Deck, Director, Center for Business & Economic Research A look at the recent performance of the Arkansas economy, challenges and opportunities for business and community leaders. * TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PAVILION 10:30-11:15 a.m. Building Deals for Arkansas and Beyond: The UAMS BioVentures Interface Michael G. Douglas, UAMS BioVentures The UAMS BioVentures Life Science incubator builds the groundwork for technology-based jobs. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should: Five Questions to Answer to Keep Your Product Healthy John Riggins Robert John Riggins, nicknamed "The Diesel", (born August 4, 1949 in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American football running back in the NFL, playing from 1971-1985. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. , The Riggins Group Inc. Technology-related companies are often tempted to become so wrapped up in the technology that they lose sight of satisfying the customer. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Developing a Values-Based Workplace: The Key to Caterpillar's Success in Arkansas Jon Harrison, Caterpillar Inc. As Caterpillar begins operations in 2010 in North Little Rock, Jon Harrison will discuss why it is critical to develop a values-based workplace. * MANUFACTURING PAVILION 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pathways to Growth: How to Regrow Re`grow´ v. i. & t. 1. To grow again. The snail had power to regrow them all [horns, tongue, etc.] - A. B. Buckley. Verb 1. Your Business Kirk Manor, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions Growing your business is tough, and the first step is always the hardest. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reality of Change Jim Lilly, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions What does change mean from a business standpoint? 1:30-2:15 p.m. Manufacturing Support Panel Discussion Manufacturers in Arkansas have world-class support to help them succeed, but identifying it isn't always easy. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Manufacturing in the 21st Century Greg Henderson, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions It's leaner, greener and more competitive. * SALES & MARKETING PAVILION 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sales & Marketing Traps Faced by Small Business Ken Haycock, Kendal Group A product/service will not sell itself. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Merging Old-School Strategies, Using New-School Tactics Paul Strack, Custom Printing XM Newspapers are folding; print advertising is plunging; pundits are announcing the Death of Print. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Using Targeted Marketing to Dramatically Increase Your ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). Ronald Sarne, Kodak Increase sales by communicating with your clients based on their individual requirements. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Using Social Media for Business, Nonprofit & Search Engine Marketing Panel Discussion An overview of how businesses and nonprofits can use social media in e-commerce, marketing and charitable campaigns. By Arkansas Business Staff gmoritz@abpg.com |
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