TRACK Two

SESSION ONE & TWO | 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Build Your Marketing Toolkit

The 4 Pillars of Marketing Success – build a foundation of marketing knowledge, from which you can build effective campaigns to help your business or organization grow.
Please be aware of late start time/extended workshop time 9:30 am - 10:50 am

Steve Robinson, Area Director, Constant Contact

SESSION THREE | 11:00AM - 11:50AM

One Hour Mentor Brought To You By Citi

Top Chicago business leaders share their secrets for success.

*Please Be Aware Extended Workshop time 11:00-12:30

Dan Gaddis, Small Business Banking Manager, Citi

Christy Webber, President, Christy Webber Landscapes

Donna Rockin, Executive Director, IIT Knapp Entrepreneurship Center

Michael Bashaw, Regional President, Whole Foods Market

Pam Netzky, President and Co-Founder, SkinnyPop Popcorn

SESSION FOUR | 12:45PM - 1:30PM

Alternate Lending For Small Business

Can't qualify for a conventional bank loan? Come hear about alternative lenders that Chicago businesses are accessing to receive funding.

Roberto Barragan, President, VEDC

Karin O'Connor, Member, Hyde Park Angels & President, Perimeter Advisors
Steve Hall, Vice President of Business Development ACCION Chicago, & Urban Partnership Bank

SESSION FIVE | 1:45PM - 2:30PM

Shark Tank Chomp Chomp!

Top investors challenge the business plan winners. Will they survive?

Nick Farina Jr., CEO, Gifted Hired

Mahrinah von Schlegel, Economic Growth Fellow, World Business Chicago

Troy Henikoff, Managing Director-Chicago Techstars

Ann Marie Murphy, COO & Managing Partners of Tribal Ventures

SESSION SIX | 2:45PM - 3:30PM

Marketing Magic

Ignite your marketing skills and learn from the best!

Catherine Morgan, Career Transition Coach, Business, Point A to Point B Transitions Inc

Tim O'Malley, Founder, Social Media Beast & Concierge Preferred

Victoria Cook, Business and Marketing Coach & Creator of The Guilt-Free RESULTS™ System