Access to Success Multicultural Business Conference: Roadmap to Resources

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity along with our partners are proud to present the Access to Success Multicultural Business Conference.  This year’s theme is  Roadmap to Resources.

As a small business owner, do you know of all the resources available to help you start, grow, and expand your business?  This half-day FREE event is designed to bring together business resources to provide practical knowledge to small, women, minority, and veteran businesses. Speakers and exhibitors include business resources and service providers.

This is a free event but registration is required.

To Register, click here.

Tentative Agenda:

8:00    –      8:30     Attendee Check-in and Networking Breakfast

8:30    –      9:00     Welcome

9:00    –      10:00   Session 1:  The Path to Starting a Business Successfully

Accotink Room – Jumpstart Your Engine: Starting a Business

Cameron Room – Filling the Tank: Small Business Funding Options

10:00  –      10:15  Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

10:15  –      11:15   Session 2: The Journey of Strategically Building Your Business

Accotink Room –Mapping Out Directions: Business Plan 101

Cameron Room – Understanding the Rules of the Road: Taxes and Your Small Business

11:15  –      11:30   Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

11:30  –      12:30   Session 3: Arriving at Your Destination

Accotink Room – Driving Customers: Effectively Marketing Your Business

Cameron Room – Avoiding the Potholes: How Cyber Security Needs to be Part of Your Everyday

12:30  –      1:00     in Exhibit Hall