Building a Better Business - A Conference on Growth & Sustainability
Looking for ideas to grow your business, or need some fresh motivation? The Building a Better Business Conference will be filled with actionable strategies, insights, and networking opportunities, all aimed at propelling your business forward.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 includes lunch from Charcutistry
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th Street N.
| Time | Activity & Presenter | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Check-in & Coffee | 138 |
| 10:00 am | Welcome - Wayne Bell, U.S. Small Business Administration | 132 |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | First Breakout Sessions | |
| Cybersecurity - Michael Aumack, U.S. Small Business Administration | 130 | |
| Build Your Business’s Online Presence – Mia Lee, Lee Media Group | 137 | |
| Crafting a Sustainable Marketing Plan – Rebecca Ignowski, Kansas SBDC at WSU | 185 | |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Networking Break & Visit Exhibitors | 138 & 142 |
| 11:15 am – Noon | Breakout Sessions | |
| Manage Your Financials, Manage Your Business – Charlie Martin, Adams Brown CPA | 130 | |
| Business Financing 201 – Bethany Johnson, SCKEDD | 137 | |
| Everything Human Resources (Panel) – Stacey Goolsby, Connor Cross & Kate Rhea, Syndeo | 185 | |
| Noon | Lunch from Charcutistry | |
| 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm | Keynote - Janelle King, The Workroom & The Garages | 132 |
| 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Breakout Sessions | |
| IRS Tax Tools & Resources to Support Small Businesses – Krista Sullivan & Noor Attisha, IRS | 130 | |
| Managing Your Remote Workforce (Panel) – Ella Ruesser, Amie Snitchler & Cheryl Bergman, Patterson Legal | 137 | |
| Ask a Lawyer – Jackson Ely & Jon Schlatter, Morris Laing Law Firm | 185 | |
| 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm | Networking Break & Visit Exhibitors | 138 & 142 |
| 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Breakout Sessions | |
| A Career in Business Start-Ups – Gene Camarena, La Raza Pizza, Inc. | 130 | |
| AI: What Small Businesses Need to Know – Dr. Robert Gibson, WSU Tech | 137 | |
| 2:50 pm | Closing Comments - Ann Paterson, SCORE & Brandy Willett, Kansas SBDC | 132 |
| 3:00 pm | Ribbon Cutting for Shop to Celebrate! Pop-up Market | 180 |
| 4:00 pm | E3 & SBIR Small Business Awards Ceremony | 132 |
A special Thank You to our Conference Sponsors
You're invited to join us for additonal National Small Business Week Celebrations on May 2, 2004.
Shop to Celebrate - A Small Business Popup Market
It's always a good day to shop and support local entrepreneurs! Come discover unique products from 34 local vendors and find that perfect Mother's Day gift. Shop to Celebrate NSBW!
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Room 180
E3 Awards Ceremony & Reception
Every year, regional Kansas Small Business Development Centers choose three clients that exemplify success as an Existing, Emerging, or Exporting (E3) Small Business. The goal is to highlight both the impact small businesses have in our Kansas communities and economy. This year we have also partnered with Wichita State University Strategic Initiatives to also honor local SBIR awardees. The ceremony starts at 4:00 p.m. followed by a brief reception.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Room 132
NOTICE: Participants in Kansas SBDC events and workshops agree to allow the Kansas SBDC staff and official photographers to photograph and record them in the context of the event. Images captured may be used on Kansas SBDC websites, posted on social media, shared with media outlets, and/or used in future print and electronic promotional materials. For questions or concerns, please call 316-978-3193 or email ksbdc@wichita.edu.
The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.