Business Insights 2008
Wednesday, September 24
7:45 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions
Noon - Lunch
Initiative Foundation, 405 1 St SE
Registration Deadline: September 20 (no registration fee. RSVP is required)
Featured Speakers: Dileep Rao, Tom Lyons, Carol Anderson
Sponsored by:
Pine Country Bank; Little Falls Business Association; Little Falls Radio; Morrison County Record;
The Chamber of Commerce
"Seven Secrets for Making Your Business Prospoer in Challenging Times"
Presented by: Dileep Rao, Ajunct Professor & Director for Graduate Entrepreneurship, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
Financial and accounting executives are often experts at evaluating the internal strenghts and weaknesses of their organiztions, but are sometimes uncertain about external markets, competitors and trends. Learn to adjust to changing times, evaluate the external and internal aspects of a company and develop a plan that incorporates the best practices for ensuring a thriving business.
Exit $trategy: Maximizing the Value of Your Business
Presented by: Tom Lyons, Founder, Faelon Business Brokers, Inc. and Author of Exit $trategy.
Lyons has owned, operated, bought and sold businesses for more than three decades, and for the past 20 years, he has advised and represented owners nationwide in buying, selling planning for business exit strategies and representing buyers in growth acquisitions. Discover new insights about valuing your business for today - and for the future.
Opportunities in Financing for Morrison County Businesses
Presented by: Carol Anderson, Executive Director, Community Development of Morrison County
Community Development of Morrison County recognizes that financing is one of the essential elements in business start ups or expansions. Community Development is continually researching various funding opportunities that exist at the private, local, state and federal levels. Learn more about what opportunities are available for businesses in Morrison County.