Marketing Meetup Speaking Opportunity!

Kansas SBDC at Wichita State Univeristy
 

Issue Date: March 14th, 2024

Response Deadline: June 1st, 2025

Event Date: July 11th, 2025

Event Location: WSU’s Hughes Metroplex Center

Contact Information:

  • Name: Frances Rico (Event Coordinator)
  • Email: trainwithsbdc@wichita.edu
  • Phone: (316) 978-3193x 6625

Introduction:

The Wichita KSBDC will be holding our 3rd Annual Marketing Meeting for local small businesses & we’re looking for speakers! This event seeks to provide valuable market professional training sessions for small business owners, focusing on practical marketing strategies and insights. This will also be hosted along side our Children’s Market, where vendors can setup their own booths to sell goods! 

Event Overview: 

  • Title: Marketing Meetup: Bridging Academia and Local Businesses
  • Date: July 11th, 2025
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location: Wichita Hughes Metroplex Center
  • Target Audience: Small business owners and marketing staff seeking to enhance their marketing skills.

Speaker Info:

We are seeking six-to-eight dynamic speakers, including professors, scholars, and students, to deliver one-hour training sessions. Each session should:

  • Address practical marketing topics relevant to small business owners.
  • Provide actionable insights and strategies.
  • Encourage interactive participation and Q&A.

Project Proposals

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Relevance and applicability of the topic to small business owners.
  • Speaker's expertise and experience.
  • Clarity and organization of the proposal.
  • Engagement strategies for audience interaction.

Please submit your proposal by June 1st, 2025 to  trainwithsbdc@wichita.edu. Late submissions may not be considered.