Summit Topics and Agenda Outline
The minute-by-minute agenda is at the bottom of this page.
Check out our lineup of speakers!
Unlike some conferences, our presenters are not here to sell you a product (this is not a pitch fest).
They are experts in their field who are there merely to educate, provide valuable tips, and they'll be around to answer questions.
Networking & Display Tables
Throughout the event, there will be purposeful opportunities to network with other professionals like yourself.
In addition, the conference room will be outlined with booths/tables of our sponsors or other B2B businesses that want to serve you.
Entrepreneur Pitch Showcase
The future is here! Student entrepreneurs pitch their businesses during this high-energy, student-emcee’d session showcasing the future business leaders in our community.
Participants include the founders of Ask Geri, a funded Growth Factory portfolio company launched by two Vista del Lago high school students. Also included are Sierra College microgrant awardees, and student teams participating in the Roseville Rising for High School Students program powered by the Growth Factory in partnership with the City of Roseville. Come, celebrate, cheer them on, and honestly, be inspired by the work of these talented young entrepreneurs. Many of these students will certainly be future business leaders!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities for Business Owners
This dynamic presentation will delve into the cutting-edge world of AI with ideas on how to revolutionize your business. AI offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Scott Alvord will demystify AI, explore real-world examples, and unveil practical strategies for leveraging this transformative technology to propel your business forward. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this session promises to ignite your imagination and inspire bold new possibilities for success in the digital age.
Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities
PRIDE Industries employs the most disabled adults nationwide. Their CEO, Jeff Dern, will share some incredible secrets that include significantly increasing employee retention, building a stronger culture, increasing top-line and bottom-line growth, and enjoying 1.6 times more revenue and 2.6 times more net income. This presentation will explain the business and community benefits of employing people with disabilities, with local success stories and practical next steps explaining how your business can offer life-changing employment to this exceptional workforce.
Chambers of Commerce (CEO Roundtable)
Find out what your regional Chambers of Commerce are doing and how they help your business. Our chamber CEOs talk in a roundtable format about their unique offerings to help your business thrive. Participants include Tom Indrieri (Lincoln), Rana Ghadban (Roseville), Jackie Weston (Auburn), and K.D. Molnar (Loomis).
Breaking Ice to Build Relationships
Our whole-room icebreaker will be easy to do. Get an idea of who is in the room and who is sitting next to you. Find out that you're not the only one here in a similar situation.
Almost all successful business owners/managers will testify that their business relationships are what helped them be successful. Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, we'll briefly share about a 15-year program that has strengthened businesses in the region. Like iron sharpens iron!
The Unspoken Language
Bryan Alger's experience as a semi-pro Poker player leads us into the fascinating world of nonverbal communication! In this session, we'll delve into the various ways we communicate beyond words, exploring how body language, facial expressions, and other cues impact our interactions and understanding. By the end, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the silent language and its powerful role in our daily lives.
Maximize Peak Performance
With a presentation centered around a productivity framework called Working Genius, Justin Studebaker helps entrepreneurs and business leaders enhance productivity, collaboration, and overall success by emphasizing the importance of leveraging individual strengths while reducing burnout and friction. The session will also explore strategies to overcome Working Genius frustrations by fostering adaptability, embracing a growth mindset, and effective delegation.
Revitalize Your Business with Sustainable Swaps!
Marcie Shelton will be sharing about transformations for small business owners that not only benefit the planet but also boost your bottom line!
Tax Tips for the Small Business Owner
Tax regulations change every year and most business owners can benefit from listening to Lindsay Bleecker share some helpful strategies and changes to take advantage of these regulations.
Five Most Impactful Legislation Changes for Your Business
Owning a business and having employees in California has become increasingly cumbersome. Stacey Sommerhauser will review the five most impactful employment legislation updates for 2024 and actions required for employers.
Regional Economic Development
Barry Broome, CEO of Greater Sacramento Economic Council, will provide an overview of the regional economic development and why Placer County is a great place for your business.
The 3 Most Important Elements of Successful Advertising (and ways to implement them)
David Lichtman will cover these three important elements and how to determine the best vehicles to deliver the message for your business in print, digital, broadcast, and guerrilla warfare. He will discuss the budget allocation for businesses, and look at the pros and cons of each delivery vehicle and expectations of outcomes.
Practical Ways to Generate Leads
We'll be posting details about this presentation soon but Kyle Cassano is going to knock our socks off with this presentation!
Prizes!
Many of our sponsors and speakers have brought some valuable prizes to be given away at the end of the event. This makes for a great chance to win something that's likely worth a lot more than the price of the conference!
Here is an agenda! <- subject to change up to, and including, the day of the event
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