Inaugural Business Summit

The Inaugural Business Summit will take place on Thursday, May 4 from 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM at Holy Childhood Parish Hall.
 

WHY A SUMMIT?
The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce provides business guidance, thought leadership and business knowledge to its members by providing educational programs and events.  Through exceptional connections, collaborations and communication, the HSACC acts as a catalyst for civic-economic development alignment in the greater Harbor Springs area by advocating and supporting the entrepreneurial pipeline to maximize business growth and sustainability.
 
EDUCATION APPROACH
The HSACC has crafted three relevant topic panel and interactive presentations with moderated Q&A discussions for this first Summit. Utilizing the expertise of our members as panelists, the presentations will provide participants with important “TOP 5” takeaways, increased business knowledge and tools, and “TO DO” lists of advice on timely topics.

SUMMIT SCHEDULE
 

8:00-9:15
TRANSITIONING THE BUSINESS FOR SALE & SUCCESSION
So someday, you can retire!
Greg Burroughs    PLCS, CWCS -Peterson McGregor and Associates
Adam Caron, CPA – Rasmussen, Teller, O’Neil & Christman Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors
Richard L. Edmonds, Esq. - Law Offices of Richard L. Edmonds, PLC
 
9:30-10:45
KNOWING YOUR MARKET
Competing, growing and differentiating in the eco-system on your industry.
Georgia A. Abbott, MBA – Executive Director, HSACC  and  Sr. Consulting Advisor, DeVos Graduate School of Management, Northwood University
 
11:00-12:15
PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS
Tips for social media, websites, public relations, press releases, radio, and location-based marketing.
Marcie Wolf – Web & Social Media Specialist – Abuzz Creative
Kate Bassett – Author, Columnist – Harbor Light Newspaper
Nancy Richmond – Marketing Professional – Lite96
 
There will be 15 minute breaks between sessions for refreshments, and networking with guest speakers and members. Cost is $15 for HSACC & PRCC Members and $22 for Non Chamber Members, Includes Breakfast, Coffee, and Juice.