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WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
PRE-CONFERENCE SUMMIT
Summit is designed for women who want to grow their businesses, get access to government contracts and leverage the resources available in the market. SOLD OUT!
Keynote Presentation: Managing your own destiny as a women-owned entrepreneur
Tired of working hard to create wealth for her employers, Gloria Larkin decided to be her own boss and created TargetGov, a consulting firm that has helped clients win over $8 billion worth of federal contracts over the last 25 years. Find out how her “make-it-work” attitude inspires her and others to continue to grow during even the most challenging times.
Speaker: Gloria Larkin, President, TargetGov
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Panel Discussion: How to get access to financing, land contracts and protect your business
Join us for a lively, fast-paced discussion as our expert panel discuss the critical challenges facing women-owned businesses today including gaining access to much-needed financing, identifying and pursuing government-contracting opportunities, and leveraging practical legal strategies as you scale.
Speakers:
Jennifer Smith-Funn (moderator), SBDC Baltimore City/County, Regional Director
Debra Brown, Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Alvitta Leffall, Contracting Officer, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Dayna Cooper, Esq., Cooper Legal Solutions
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Jennifer Smith-Funn (moderator)
Debra Brown
Alvitta Leffall
Dayna Cooper
2:00 – 2:15 pm BREAK
Access to Capital: How to Prepare Winning Loan Applications
You won’t want to miss two bankers discuss what every business owner should know about getting access to capital. Topics include: building business credit, maintaining good credit, understanding what bankers look for when approving loan requests, and positioning your business for additional funding opportunities.
Speakers:
Jessica Gilbert, Business Banking Relationship Manager, M&T Bank
Rebecca Stanley, Senior Branch Manager, M&T Bank
2:15 – 3:00 pm