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THE GOVERNOR'S SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE COMES TO YOU!

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

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Time: 9am - 4pm
Check-in begins at 8am with coffee and networking.
Cost: Free of charge, luncheon included. (vegetarian option available)

 "The Governor’s Conference was a truly amazing event that put me in touch with exactly who I want to work with… in a snap!"
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For more information call 707.826.3919

Based on the success of the Governor's Conference recently held in Oakland, we are presenting a day long comprehensive immersion program focusing on new and growing small businesses.

  • Procurement in the Round by Business Matchmaking - Meetings with federal, state and local government buyers discussing matchmaking opportunities
  • Disaster preparation and prevention - An essential workshop saving your company from natural and manmade disasters
  • The SBDC Analysis - Personal evaluation of your selling readiness
  • Veterans Briefing - Update on GI benefits and opportunities

Agenda

Time Topic Speakers
8:15 – 9:00 Registration and Networking
 		  
9:00 – 9:20 Opening Remarks
 

 		 • Marty Keller, Deputy Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development
9:20 – 10:20 Panel 1 – Selling to the Government
 
Moderator:
Eric Mandell, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Division, CA Department
of General Services		 • Kevin Aria, Small Business Liaison, California Department of Consumer Affairs

• Robert Beamer, DVBE Outreach Coordinator, Veterans Services Div.

• Lori Falkenstrom, Senior Business Specialist, General Services Administration

• Michelle Stratton, Deputy for Small Business, US Army Corps of Engineers

• Wayne Whitley, Procurement Services, Sacramento Housing Redevelopment Agency
10:20 – 10:30
 		 Break  
10:30 – 11:30 Panel 2– Selling to Big Business
 
Moderator:
Brian Tippens, Supplier Diversity Manager, Hewlett Packard		 Panelists:
 
• Ron Mitchell, DBIA, General Superintendent, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

 
• Carol Rice, Small Business Liaison, Aerojet

 
More speakers yet to be added!
 
11:30 – 11:50



11:50 - 12:00





 		 Where do we go from here? Charting a New Course

Lunch Program Intro



Small Business Administration Update		 • Kristin Johnson, State Chair, California Small Business Development Centers

• Marty Keller, Deputy Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

• Jim Bryant, Acting District Director, Small Business Administration, Sacramento
12:15– 12:30 The California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program  / Capital Access Program • Merrill Stevens, Manager, Small Business Loan Guarantee
Program, California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
12:30 – 1:00 American Express Open Teaming USA • Don Gonneville, Owner, Gonneville, Inc
1:00 – 2:30








2:30- 4:00

 		 Break out sessions
-SBDC Small Business Analysis and Counseling
-Resource booths open
-Roundtable discussions – Meet the Experts (3) 30 minutes sessions (rotations)


Break out sessions
-SBDC Small Business Analysis and Counseling
-Resource booths open        
-Roundtable discussions – Meet the Experts (3) 30 minutes sessions (rotations)		 Group A – Sign up for counseling, visit resource area, networking
 
Group B – Meet the Experts (3 -30 minute sessions)



Group B – Sign up for counseling, visit resource area, networking
 
Group A – Meet the Experts (3 -30 minute sessions)


 

Directions & Information

Event Location:
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Hotel Main: 1-916-929-8855  
Fax: 1-916-924-4913
www.sacramento.doubletree.com


Parking: 
$6 Self Parking, per car, per day. No In/Out privileges
$10 Valet  


For our out-of-town guests: Take advantage of the special hotel rate if you plan to stay overnight.
$84 State Government Rates are available.
$109 Corporate Rates
Click here to reserve your group rate room (if needed)
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/RLSA-DT-GCO-20101201/index.jhtml


General Arrival Directions:
 
I-5, HEADING NORTH: Take I-5 to HWY 50. Take HWY 50 East to Business 80/Capital City Freeway east. Exit Arden Way east, keep right. Take 1st right onto Point West Way.
 
I-5, HEADING SOUTH: Take the Garden Highway exit, turning left onto Garden Highway. Continue on Garden Highway, which turns into Garden-Arden Expressway. Continue on Garden-Arden as it turns into Arden Way. Follow Arden Way, going under Business 80. Turn right onto Point West Way, and right into the hotel parking lot.
 
FROM HWY 99: Keep to the left when approaching Sacramento. HWY 99 merges onto Business 80/Capital City Freeway. Take the Arden Way, exit east or keep right. Turn right onto Point West Way.
 
FROM HWY 50: Take the Business 80/Capital City Freeway. Exit at Arden Way east, keep right. Take the first right onto Point West Way., and right into the hotel parking lot.
 
AIRPORT INFO:   Sacramento, CA, USA
Distance from hotel: 12 mi.
Drive time: 20 min.
Directions: I-5 South to Hwy 50 East. Follow Capitol City Freeway (Business 80. East towards Reno. Exit Arden Way east/right. Hotel is on the right.

Transportation to and from the Airport Type Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service 17.00 USD 
Limousine 75.00 USD 
Super Shuttle 17.00 USD 
Rental Car 40.00 USD 
Taxi 50.00 USD 



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