Launch Your Great Idea!
Preti Flaherty and
Mainebiz are pleased to host the 3rd Annual Entrepreneur’s
Summit, designed specifically for entrepreneurs who need tools, resources and
advice on starting, running and growing a small business in Maine.
To be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Portland Marriott at Sable
Oaks, South Portland, ME from 8:00am - 12:30pm.
Event Schedule:
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7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
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Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m |
Welcome by Tim Bryant, Preti Flaherty and Keynote Address by Deb Neuman,
Target Technology Incubator |
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8:30 – 9:15 a.m |
Business Resource Panel |
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m |
Networking Expo & Coffee Break |
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9:45 – 10:45 a.m
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Break-Out Session #1 (choose 1 of 3)
- Financing 201: Re-assess your financing options for expansion and growth
- Business Plan 101: Writing – and Following – an Effective Business Plan
- Marketing 201: How to ‘get out of the basement’ – an advanced discussion of
re-branding and re-thinking your marketing strategy
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| 10:45 – 11:00 a.m |
Break |
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11:00 – 12:00 p.m
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Break-Out Session #2 (choose 1 of 3)
- Financing 101: How to get the cash you need to build your business
- Business Plan 201: How to re-evaluate and re-write your business plan
- Marketing 101: How to get the word out and work with the
media
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| 12:00 – 12:30 p.m |
Networking Expo |
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Cost is $35/attendee 
