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SUMMARY:[:en]Boots to Business Reboot for Veterans and Spouses[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nVeterans have the character\, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in Boots to Business Reboot. \nAbout Boots to Business Reboot\nDuring Reboot\, participants are introduced to the skills\, knowledge\, and resources they need to launch a business\, including steps for developing business concepts\, how to develop a business plan\, and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors. \nParticipants that complete an in-person or online B2B Reboot course can elect to further their study through one of many B2B online courses\, offered at no cost to Service members\, Veterans and military spouses. \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration empowers veterans\, service members\, National Guard and Reserve members\, military spouses\, and family members with programs and services to start\, grow and expand their small business.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/boots-to-business-reboot-for-veterans-and-spouses/
LOCATION:424 N. Riverfront Drive Suite 210 Mankato\, MN 56001
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T160000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Leveraging Generative AI to Build Customer Mega-Personas[:]
DESCRIPTION:Date and time\n\n\n \n\nThursday\, November 2 · 3 – 4pm CDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nThis session featuring Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra\, Founder and CEO at Omni Business Intelligence Solutions (OBIS)\, is designed to give you the tools you need to harness the power of generative AI in your business\, focusing specifically on the creation of hyper-accurate customer mega-personas. We’ll also delve into the role of creativity in driving innovation and staying competitive in today’s AI-driven market. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies for prompt engineering\, allowing you to interact more effectively with AI tools like ChatGPT and improve your broader communication skills. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nData Utilization for Customer Insights: how generative AI can synthesize customer data to create customer mega-personas for targeted marketing and product development.\nMaintaining a Competitive Edge: how creativity can set you apart from competitors who may be using the same technologies.\nEffective Communication with AI: how prompt engineering can improve your interactions with AI systems and consequently enhance decision-making and customer engagement.\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra\nCEO & Founder at Omni Business Intelligence Solutions (“OBIS”)\nJacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra started her professional career at the age of twenty-two years old when she became licensed as a certified public accountant in New York State. After spending five years as a financial statement auditor at a big four accounting firm\, she switched into technology consulting to align with a growing passion she had for business intelligence\, data analytics\, artificial intelligence\, machine learning and reporting. In switching her career paths\, she pursued and received technology certifications with companies such as Tableau\, Google\, Adobe\, Alteryx\, and Microsoft. In October of 2022\, she resigned from her role in corporate America to launch her own business and technology consulting firm\, Omni Business Intelligence Solutions (“OBIS”) \, acquiring over 135 clients and 75+ five-star reviews. In early 2023\, she chose to further develop her education and enrolled in an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”). Since then\, she has continued to embrace the capabilities of large language model tech and generative AI in her business\, finding unique ways to scale revenue and cut costs. In turn\, this caught the eye of major media outlets and earned her company a feature in CNBC\, Business Insider\, Yahoo Finance\, and LA Weekly. Jacqueline also shares her expertise on global platforms such as Upwork\, delivering a webinar “Scaling Freelance Business Leveraging Generative AI” to a registered audience of over 6\,500+ registered attendees and is often hired as an AI Expert talent panelist for company webinars. With a potent blend of expertise in both finance and technology\, coupled with a proactive approach to lifelong learning and thought leadership\, Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra continues to redefine what it means to be a versatile entrepreneur in the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/leveraging-generative-ai-to-build-customer-mega-personas/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
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SUMMARY:[:en]The Pitch Deck Toolbox: How To Influence Your Audience[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nYour pitch deck can make or break your ability to captivate your audience. We’re inviting you to a tailored workshop where our guest expert Dorothy Fulop will introduce the essential components of a persuasive pitch and demonstrate how to craft a compelling narrative. Discover the key elements that grab attention\, engage investors or stakeholders\, and leave a lasting impact. This event will focus on powerful but often overlooked tools to supercharge pitch decks. The main goal is to introduce branding and presentation principles\, helping founders master the art of creating impactful pitch decks for greater success. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register for The Founder Institute event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/the-pitch-deck-toolbox-how-to-influence-your-audience/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
CREATED:20231030T215319Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]How To Start A Business Without Access To Capital[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nIn this webinar\, SCORE Mentor and Executive Consultant Cynthia Rhodes will guide you through the essential steps of starting a business without relying on external funding. You’ll also learn how to craft a business strategy that positions your venture for long-term profitability. Finally\, we’ll teach you how to access capital once your business has gained traction. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, visit SCORE website. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-start-a-business-without-access-to-capital/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T110000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Boost Your Supply Chain Performance[:]
DESCRIPTION:Date and time\n\n\n \n\nTuesday\, November 14 · 10 – 11am CST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a resilient supply chain strategy is crucial for early-stage entrepreneurs developing products as it directly impacts operational efficiency and the sustainability of the business. That’s why it’s important that each aspect of your strategy is well thought-out and planned early on in your business journey to avoid later disruptions. \nThis session\, brought to you by Airbnb and the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\, will dive into the key elements to get started building a strong supply chain strategy so that you can set your go-to-market strategy up for long-term success. You’ll walk away with the insight to establish criteria for supplier selection and evaluate market trends and historical data so that your supply chain is complementary to your business efforts. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nSupply Selection and Management: identify and evaluate potential suppliers and establish criteria for supplier selection\nDemand Forecasting: accurately predict future demand for products/services and assess market trends and historical data to aid decision-making\nInventory and Distribution: determine optimal inventory levels\, employ inventory tracking systems\, and select appropriate distribution channels
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/boost-your-supply-chain-performance/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
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SUMMARY:[:en]Navigating The Future Of Entrepreneurship: From 0 To 1 In AI-Native Startups[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAre you interested in learning the emerging trends in Generative AI\, and how you can leverage this technology to grow a business? On this live workshop\, three experts on technology and startup growth will outline a well-rounded roadmap for success – including customer acquisition strategies that blend AI with sales and marketing\, practical steps on building a product\, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your startup game – register now! \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register for The Founder Institute event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/navigating-the-future-of-entrepreneurship-from-0-to-1-in-ai-native-startups/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
CREATED:20231030T215911Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]How To Budget Your Next Round Of Funding[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAre you a startup founder looking to secure funding? Join this exclusive webinar with the CEO of Slidebean\, Caya\, and learn the essential skills to project your runway\, estimate your scaling potential\, and prepare for a successful fundraising round. This transformative webinar will help you take the first step toward financial confidence and startup growth. In addition\, signing up will reserve your spot for the Q&A and networking sessions that will follow after the presentation part. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in The Founder Institute event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-budget-your-next-round-of-funding/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
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SUMMARY:[:en]Carry Yourself with Confidence[:]
DESCRIPTION:Date and time\n\n\n \n\nWednesday\, November 29 · 3 – 4pm CST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nAs founders\, our confidence in ourselves and in our business often remains internal until we’ve received external validation from stakeholders or customers. But in order for stakeholders and customers to believe in you and your business\, you first have to believe in yourself and your business. This begs the question: what can you do to build confidence and really embody it when engaging with others to build a strong presence for yourself and your business? \nJoin us for an uplifting conversation with Kelly Lynn Adams\, Master Certified Trauma Informed Business\, Leadership\, and Life Coach\, to explore strategies that women entrepreneurs can implements to gain presence\, influence\, and effective communication skills. You’ll walk away with communication strategies you can employ right away that will open you up for opportunities through stakeholder and customer engagement. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to effectively and efficiently carry yourself with a confident presence within your personal and professional business that will lead to profits.\nDevelop a strong messaging and marketing plan while using tailored communication strategies that attract your ideal customers.\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelly Lynn Adams\nMaster Certified Trauma Informed Business\, Leadership & Life Coach\, International Speaker\, Podcaster & Writer\nKelly Lynn Adams\, is an award-winning master certified trauma informed executive\, leadership\, life & business coach\, international speaker\, mental health advocate & creator of the perfectly imperfect podcast listened to globally in 20+ countries. She has helped thousands of high-achieving leaders manage their mindset\, maximize their time and monetize in their businesses. \nKelly Lynn has spent over 20+ years in Corporate America working for some of the top retail and fashion brands in the world like Gucci\, DKNYJeans\, Kenneth Cole & Bed Bath & Beyond. She works with individuals through one-on-one private & group coaching\, and client VIP immersions as well as her digital products and speaks for brands\, organizations & teams globally which include Kate Spade\, The FQ\, Neiman Marcus & Athleta to name a few. \nShe’s a Success Magazine 125 nominated personal development leader\, Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor and has been sought out by the media and featured on Forbes.com\, Thrive Global\, Huffington Post\, The Good Men Project\, Avon.com\, and affiliates of CBS\, Fox\, & ABC. \nShe helps people to redefine success through shifting & reprogramming their thoughts\, increasing their confidence\, stepping into their power\, and supersizing their self-love. \nShe is trained in & uses different modalities and methodologies within her coaching like neuroscience\, NLP\, IFS\, emotional intelligence\, somatic release techniques & cognitive behavioral techniques. \nYou can find more about Kelly through her website at www.KellyLynnAdams.com and on Instagram\, Facebook YouTube & Twitter. You can also tune into her weekly podcast\, Perfectly Imperfect.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/carry-yourself-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T160000
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SUMMARY:[:en]How to Build Wealth and Joy in the Face of Adversity[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, an aspiring business leader\, or someone seeking generational wealth\, you’ll be faced with various challenges along your journey to financial freedom. Thankfully\, there’s a roadmap you can follow to find a life filled with success\, resilience\, and above all\, joy. \nThe Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Ruby “Sunshine” Taylor\, M.S.W.\, Founder and Unconventional CEO of Financial Joy School\, to share insights on breaking through life’s challenges and seizing opportunities that lead to financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Join us to learn how to navigate setbacks\, harness your true potential\, and find joy amidst adversity. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding the history of the wealth gap\nHow to turn financial struggles into financial joy\nHow to build a legacy of financial freedom\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuby “SunShine” Taylor\nAuthor in Residence\nFounder & UnConventional CEO of Financial Joy School\nRuby “SunShine” Taylor\, M.S.W\, is the radiant Founder & UnConventional CEO of Financial Joy School\, a beacon of hope in the financial education world. \nA true advocate for closing the racial wealth gap\, Ruby\, a proud double HBCU alumna\, brings boundless joy and wisdom to her mission. \nAs a survivor of a traumatic brain injury\, Ruby embodies resilience and is a shining example of overcoming adversity. She’s a disabled Black\, queer woman who embraces every role life has given her – mother\, daughter\, aunt\, sister\, and friend. Her journey is a testament to making the world more equal\, joyful\, and just. \nRuby’s inspiring journey has led her to become a sought-after motivational speaker\, partnering with esteemed financial brands and featured in renowned publications. Her upcoming book\, “The UnConventional CEO: How to Build Wealth & Joy In The Face of Adversity\,” promises to be a beacon of hope.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-build-wealth-and-joy-in-the-face-of-adversity/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231205T133000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Fiverr: Keys to Business Success[:]
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner struggling to find affordable and reliable freelancers to help with your projects? Look no further than Fiverr! Fiverr is the world’s largest marketplace for digital services where individuals or companies can go to find freelancers with a skill that suits their needs. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks for using Fiverr to grow your business. We will cover 10 different ways to use Fiverr\, including such topics as:  graphic design\, content writing\, web development and more! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to take your business to the next level! \nPresented by: Dr. Artika Tyner \nDr. Artika Tyner is committed to creating a world of inclusive leaders who will meet the pressing needs of today and work towards a better future where racial justice and economic justice reign supreme. As a motivational speaker\, author and educator\, Dr. Tyner helps people of all ages connect with their gifts and develop tangible tools for bringing forth sustainable\, durable change in the family\, workplace\, community or school. By building and leveraging the tools in The Inclusive Leader she has inspired thousands of people to lead with their own gifts and plant a seed of social change. \nDr. Tyner’s work is grounded in extensive experience as a law and leadership professor\, lawyer\, social change agent\, researcher and nonprofit founder and leader. She is well-known as a thought leader\, author and designer of high-profile programs to drive organizational DEI initiatives and create inclusive leaders. Her impact spans Fortune 500 companies\, start up tech companies\, healthcare providers\, government services and agencies\, higher education institutions and grassroots organizations. \nDr. Tyner is deftly able to ask the big questions\, strategically innovate real solutions and then lead the way. She intentionally invests her time and energy in inspiring change and welcomes opportunities to present\, collaborate and innovate with key stakeholders seeking to impact social change and do what no one has done before.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/fiverr-keys-to-business-success/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T130000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Tax Basics 101[:]
DESCRIPTION:Business Taxes: Keep your business out of trouble with the IRS \nNo one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? \nHow should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor\, LLC\, corporation\, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses? \nThis webinar will answer all of these questions and more! \nPresented by: Ruth Ann Michnay\, CPA\, MBT\, EA\, USTCP \nRuth Ann Michnay is an enrolled agent\, and a  United States Tax Court Practitioner\, has a practice in St. Paul\, Minnesota\,  where she concentrates in tax representation\, tax preparation (individual and small businesses)\, and accounting services/consulting. She served on the American Institute of CPAs’ Advocacy & Relations Committee (formerly IRS Practice and Procedures Committee\, 2012–2015 and 2004–2007) and published articles in AICPA The Tax Adviser and the MN CPA Footnote. Ruth Ann teaches for the University of Minnesota Income Tax Course (2003 to current). She has been an adjunct professor for twelve years at Metropolitan State University and periodically for several other Universities and colleges in the area.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tax-basics-101-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T133000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Working with Family Offices as an Emerging Manager[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nEmerging venture fund managers need to build new LP relationships\, particularly with family offices and high net worth individuals\, which are the capital sources most likely to put a new fund into business. Identifying family offices\, evaluating if they are the right fit for your fund\, and building a relationship can be challenging. The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center\, in partnership with the IIE.VC\, the venture capital arm of the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE)\, and Allocate\, will host “Working with Family Offices as an Emerging Manager on December 12\, 2023. \nIn this 90-minute session\, attendees will get insights the current family office landscape for emerging fund managers. The discussion will be led by Nic Millikan\, CAIA\, CFA and Managing Director of Client Solutions at Allocate. All venture emerging fund managers are invited to apply to attend. \nThis event is hosted as part of the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE)\, which aims to catalyze over $6 billion in AUM for diverse and emerging fund managers by 2025. Announced by Vice President Kamala Harris and in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s $10 billion SSBCI program\, IIE.VC is shaping the future of venture capital with an emphasis on inclusive entrepreneurship. As a partner of IIE\, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center aims to equip diverse emerging fund managers in venture capital with the tools they need to raise and close their funds. You can learn more about IIE.VC at https://www.iie.vc/. \nThank you for your interest! Registration for this event is now closed due to capacity. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please reach out to Jessica Straus Fuchs at jessica.fuchs@thecenter.nasdaq.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/working-with-family-offices-as-an-emerging-manager/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
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SUMMARY:[:en]Impactful Entrepreneurship[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nYou may be wondering: can impact and profit really go hand-in-hand? The answer is less straightforward than it may seem. When impactful organization go beyond profits to integrate corporate social responsibility\, they drive innovation\, attract top talent\, earn brand loyalty\, appeal to conscientious customers and investors\, and gain a competitive edge\, all while making a tangible difference in the world. \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to welcome back Mike Miles\, Cofounder at 05 Advisors and Mentor-in-Residence and Adjunct Lecturer at University of Arizona\, for a deep dive into the entrepreneurial skills that are crucial for impact-driven for-profit organizations. With Mike’s guidance\, you’ll be on the path to becoming a socially conscious leader\, empowering you to instill a company culture build on purpose\, integrity\, and visionary leadership. Join us to discover why we need impact-driven businesses and how to succeed as one. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhy the world needs impactful organizations\nSimple yet impactful ways to integrate CSR into your early-stage venture\nHow to become a more socially impactful leader\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Miles\nMentor In-Residence & Lecturer\, University of Arizona & Co-Founder 05 Advisors\nMichael has spent most of his career leading the development and launch of several global B2B and B2C software products for multiple startups and Microsoft. Before his career at Microsoft\, Michael led software engineering for two startups\, including a pre-IPO company that eventually became SAP Concur. During his 20-year career at Microsoft\, Michael was a software engineering executive leading the development and launch of multiple new global consumer products and has led international teams in Europe\, Africa\, Asia and North America. \nSince retiring from Microsoft in 2019\, Michael has focused on teaching Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona\, teaching and mentoring Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and the Watson Institute\, and as an early-stage investor\, advisor\, and board member of numerous non-profit and for-profit startups. \nWhen he is not teaching or working with early-stage companies\, Michael spends time apologizing to his wife for all of the traveling\, skiing\, mountaineering\, and hiking that he does. \nMichael holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cal State in San Bernardino\, California\, and a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau\, France. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/impactful-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]2023 Winter IPO Bootcamp[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow Founders\, CEOs\, CFOs\, General Counsels and their teams at this exclusive webinar designed to help private companies better understand the process behind an initial public offering. The market volatility seen in early 2023 has slowed the IPO market down\, giving companies thinking about listing more time to prepare and strategize. Our experts will share – how to prepare\, ways to avoid pitfalls\, and strategies for a successful transition to being a public company. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nThis IPO Bootcamp is intended for any executive who is involved in devising and/or executing an IPO – from CEO\, CFO\, COO\, CTO\, Chief Counsel\, General Counsel – to leaders and the teams who are responsible for identifying and managing an IPO. \nSpace is limited; please RSVP to ensure your spot! \nAGENDA \n9:00AM – 9:30AM – IPO Market Update & Analysis by BMO \n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Preparing for and staying on track for your IPO \nThis panel will cover: \n\nHow readiness is the key to success\nGetting the timing right\nTips and strategies on how to ensure you are on the right path\n\n10:30 AM-10:35AM – BREAK \n10:35AM-11:40 AM – Executing your IPO \nThis panel will cover: \n\nCompany requirements required to IPO\nWhat are the advantages/disadvantages to virtual roadshows?\nHow should pre-IPO companies think about investor engagement?\nAre direct listings still a consideration for tech companies?\nThe best practices for managing an IPO deal team\n\n11:40 AM-11:45AM – BREAK \n11:45AM-1:00 PM – Achieving Success as a New Public Company \nThis panel will cover: \n\nCase studies of successful IPOs\nKeeping a clean balance sheet during a delay in a public offering\nClosing the books in a mostly still virtual world\nLearning from process issues identified by the challenges created by COVID-19\nBeing productive during a delay – enhance skills and processes required for public companies\n\n*Please use the same zoom link across all the panels \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/2023-winter-ipo-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T120000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Growing Your Business With a CRM[:]
DESCRIPTION:This is for business owners who are looking to get organized and gain insights into how prospects and customers are engaging with your marketing\, sales\, and service efforts. \nWe will dig into what a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is and the habits and processes that complement the technology. We will look at what structures are needed in order to attract more prospects\, engage and convert more leads\, and delight your customers. \nPresented By: Louis Garcia \nLouis Garcia is a tech data geek with a decade of corporate IT experience and built a company while working full time. He transitioned out of his professional career and built a five-person team that is out to educate owners on how to grow their business with ease using a CRM. You can find out more about Louis and his team at https://www.mediagarcia.com/
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/growing-your-business-with-a-crm-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231219T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231219T130000
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CREATED:20231129T184055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T184108Z
UID:139441-1702987200-1702990800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]From Concept to Commerce[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nIn this webinar\, invention expert Brian Fried and our esteemed guests\, who’ve braved the shark-infested waters of entrepreneurship\, will share their insights and experiences on taking an idea from inception to commercialization. We’ll thoroughly explore their journeys\, examining pivotal moments\, challenges and triumphs that have led them to where they are today. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nVisit  SCORE website to learn more. \n 
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/from-concept-to-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240111T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T130000
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CREATED:20240105T193226Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]Generational Evolution: How to Engage with Every Age[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nOver the years\, marketing has undergone a transformative journey\, from traditional methods like print and broadcast media to the more personalized digital strategies and emphasis on socially conscious branding we see today. Looking ahead\, the future of marketing will be shaped by the integration of cutting-edge technologies\, a commitment to sustainability\, and the necessity for adaptability in response to dynamic consumer behaviors. How will you seize this moment to optimize your engagement with target customers of different generations? \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Rekha Gibbons\, President at Generational Guru\, for a deep dive into the evolution of marketing and how it has shaped each generation. Drawing from her experience as a marketing executive and advisor to Fortune 500 companies\, Rekha will demonstrate how to master multi-dimensional marketing to meaningfully engage with people in alignment with their values. You’ll walk away with the ability to leverage technology and various forms of media to foster a deeper connection with your target customers for lasting success! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhy each generation is wired the way they are\nHow technology has shaped each generation\nThe best ways to authentically engage with each generation\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRekha Gibbons\nPresident\, Generational Guru\nRekha is a keynote speaker that demystifies how each generation is wired. Known as the “Generational Guru”\, Rekha is an award-winning Wall Street Alumna who climbed the corporate ladder from Temp to C-Suite. She has witnessed and led her clients through 4 decades of MarTech evolution. She has led 5 generations in Publishing\, Finance\, Automotive\, Education & Luxury. \nDuring COVID she changed her title from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Optimism Officer. Optimism\, high voltage energy and challenging beliefs are hallmarks of Rekha’s career as a Marketing Executive\, Keynote Speaker\, Advisor to Fortune 500 companies and Author of the upcoming book: The OG’s Guide to the Multigeneration Workplace. \nRekha brings a unique methodology to her consulting and speaking engagements. She weaves her degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Maryland with the teachings of the Metaphysical Masters from Abraham to Zig Zigler for a grounded but spiritual style. \nAs a Speaker\, Rekha rocks the stage and connects with crowds at conferences\, events\, schools\, corporations\, private events. Rekha was voted Top 10 Inspirational Women to Watch and Female Disrupter of 2022. \nShe lives in NJ with her husband and their 3 legged rescue dog Sonny. When she’s not inspiring people she’s running marathons across the globe and proudly proclaiming her right to be called an OG – Original Gangster.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/generational-evolution-how-to-engage-with-every-age/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T130000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Market Mastery: How to Launch with Precision[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nYour go-to-market strategy is a multi-faceted process that requires research and development in several key areas of the business\, and one of them is identifying and articulating your unique value proposition. To do that\, you’ll need to understand consumer behavior\, marketplace trends\, and how to bridge the two to create a compelling marketing strategy that ultimately helps you convert. The stakes are high\, as your unique value prop will have great impact on how you stand out in a competitive environment. So\, how can you best approach this process? \nJoin us for a dynamic session with Julie Shen\, Founder and Managing Director at Springstead\, who will provide a blueprint to bringing a new business idea from conception to launch. We’ll walk through 1) how to conduct a market assessment and competitive analysis to understand the opportunity and refine the business concept\, 2) how to conduct consumer research to understand your target audience (including their pain points and desires)\, and how to appeal to them\, and 3) most importantly\, how to thread this all together to develop a strategic business plan for launch! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to understand the market opportunity\nHow to identify target audience/consumers\nHow to strategically launch a new business or initiative\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Shen\nFounder\, Springstead\nJulie Shen is the founder of Springstead\, an advisory and consultancy practice working with founders and businesses to grow their initiatives. With a passion for strategy and innovation\, she has 16+ years of experience developing and launching new businesses for startups and organizations like Conde Nast and HBO. \nHer experience includes team leadership\, strategy\, innovation\, business development\, strategic partnerships\, growth\, finance\, and business management. Julie has led deals and partnerships attributing to an impact of >$200M and scaled a DTC business to 1M paying subscribers in Year 1. Her thought leadership has been published on Nasdaq\, BlogHer\, and Create & Cultivate.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/market-mastery-how-to-launch-with-precision/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T130000
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SUMMARY:[:en]The Basics of Money Management[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will help you enhance your financial management skills so you can chart your course into the future\, adjust your direction when needed\, and reach your business goals. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nClick here\, to learn more. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/the-basics-of-money-management/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T150000
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CREATED:20240105T193642Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]How to Secure the Highest-Quality Clients[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nNot all clients are created equal. Maybe they show up unprepared\, unappreciative\, or with unrealistic expectations of you. Maybe you’re giving it your all for a client but you don’t feel you’re getting paid what you’re worth. Attracting the highest-quality clients really comes down to understanding them: how they make purchasing decisions and\, how to market to them. You need to understand premium buyer psychology to connect with clients who are committed to putting in the work with you to create a mutually beneficial relationship that’s sustainable long-term. \nJoin us for an empowering session with Tasha Prados\, business strategy coach and founder of Duraca Strategic\, to learn how to attract higher-quality\, better-paying\, perfect-match clients who are an actual joy to work with. Drawing from over ten years of experience in business\, communications\, and marketing\, Tasha will demonstrate how to align your service offering with the market so you naturally attract dream clients. You’ll walk away with strategies for client attraction that will reduce stress and wasted time and energy. You’ll learn how to get higher-quality clients so you can feel more appreciated\, get better results\, and enjoy your work more! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding the mindset of premium clients and how they decide to buy so you know what you need to do to meet their needs and become their first choice.\nHow to be a match for high-caliber clients so you can make the most of your time and resources.\nWhy you should pre-qualify buyers so you’re getting perfect-match clients every time.\nHow to plan for long-term\, consistent premium-client attraction on repeat so you don’t have to worry about where your next client or paycheck is coming from.\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTasha Prados\nBusiness Coach & Founder\, Duraca Strategic\nHi\, I’m Tasha Prados! I help social impact entrepreneurs build their dream business by honing their branding\, marketing and business strategy. I’m a business coach and the Founder of Duraca Strategic. You can get my tips via email here or join my free slack channel for entrepreneurs. I’m a bilingual and multicultural strategist with ten years of project management\, communications\, and marketing experience with the world’s leading brands\, publishers\, and nonprofits. I’ve received over a dozen industry awards\, including from the Shorty Social Good Awards\, the Public Relations Society of America\, and the American Advertising Federation. Give me a shout on Instagram @duraca.strategic and let me know you’re coming to the training so I can get excited with you! \nConnect with Tasha: \n\nInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/duraca.strategic/\nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/duracastrategicconsulting\nLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashaprados/\nTwitter – https://twitter.com/TashaPrados
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-secure-the-highest-quality-clients/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240119T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240119T170000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Food and Beverage Wholesale 101[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDo you want to expand your food and beverage business into wholesaling but feel a bit lost? Wholesale 101 is an introduction to the world of wholesaling and grocery retail. We will discuss the regulatory requirements and production barriers as well as the complicated systems that must be navigated with each retail chain like Kroger or Giant Eagle. At the end of the workshop\, each entrepreneur should have an understanding of the groundwork necessary to take the next steps in the wholesale business! \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in ECDI event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/food-and-beverage-wholesale-101/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T110000
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CREATED:20240105T193959Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]Licensing For Your Home Bakery[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nFor entrepreneurs selling home baked goods\, it can be tricky to understand the legal landscape. What laws apply? What type of license is required? What do you need to do to be in compliance with the law? Jacob Freisthler with ECDI’s Food Fort will explain all you need to know about food classification\, licensing\, packaging\, allergens and more. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in ECDI event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/licensing-for-your-home-bakery/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T130000
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SUMMARY:[:en]What Makes a Great Brand[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nEmotional and rational. Visual and thoughtful. Poetic and literal. When it comes to branding\, it can be challenging to strike the right balance when crafting your messaging and creative assets to maximize meaningful customer engagement with your business. Traditional notions of branding no longer apply\, so what do founders need to know about branding today and where do they go from here? \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to host Stan Byers\, CEO at Stan Can Design and Foundation Design\, and Brian Mann\, Copywriter and Associate Creative Director at Stan Can Design\, to conduct a detailed autopsy of the dual nature of branding. Stan and Brian will take founders through a high-level examination of numerous branding examples and the components that make up a quality\, well-thought-out brand. Some you’ve heard of\, and some you’ve never considered. You’ll walk away with a renewed understanding of your role in brand creation!Key \nTakeaways: \n\nWhat are the key components of a brand?\nAn inside look into what makes a high-quality brand\nHow to optimize your role in brand development\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStan Byers\nCEO at Stan Can Design and Foundation Design\nWhat do you get when you cross an Eagle Scout with a World Cup skateboarder? Advertising Person Of The Year\, of course. Whether he’s branding a multimillion dollar company or designing a hip new skate park\, he’s always on the hunt for more\, different\, bigger\, better\, cooler\, smarter. Stan’s diverse passions and ways of thinking allow him to direct and develop creative as well as manage all aspects of the process. He keeps the work on strategy\, on budget\, and on the minds of the consumer. \nStan’s extensive design experience has resulted in award-winning work for a vast array of Architectural\, Engineering and Construction firms. His haul includes numerous national and regional awards for his design and creative work: ADDYs\, TELLYs and a NEENAH gold medal for letterhead design. His work has also been featured in Communication Arts\, PRINT magazine and the PRINT Regional Design Annual\, HOW\, STEP magazine and the STEP 100\, and Logo Lounge. \nIn 2003\, the American Advertising Federation of Reno bestowed the honor of Advertising Person of the Year upon Stan. And in 2006\, the National Planning Committee for the annual HOW Design Conference in Las Vegas benefited greatly from his involvement. \nAfter having his own work judged for so many years\, Stan has become a highly sought-after authority on award-winning creative. For the past twenty years\, he’s served as a judge for a number of advertising’s top awards shows\, including the AAF ADDY® Awards\, the DAVEY’s\, the Communicator awards\, and the TELLY’s. \nThe We Love This Place “Signs” Campaign\, a local favorite and Stan’s brainchild\, was featured in the national design publication\, STEP\, as one of its top 100 designs in the country. Stan represented the agency in receiving AAF Reno’s Community Contribution of the Year award for that campaign. The follow up\, “Signs of the Holidays\,” received “Best of Show” and “Social Relevance” awards at the AIGA WorkShow. Collectively\, the three-part campaign received special honors at the Society of Environmental Graphic Designers) awards. Over a course of four years\, the campaign was featured in every major advertising and design journal and received international press. \nIn 2014\, his myriad of accolades\, awards\, and accomplishments culminated with AAF Reno’s Thomas C. Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award. AAF Reno’s highest honor awards those who have shown a consistently high degree of excellence in the field of advertising over a lifetime\, coupled with strong community involvement. \nEven after achieving some of the highest honors in advertising and design\, Stan’s showing no signs of complacency. In 2017\, his agency was awarded 3 National ADDYs at the American Advertising Awards. \nAlthough advertising and design have always been at Stan’s heart\, skating has always been at his core. In 2015\, he started his own skateboard company\, Kickturn®\, out of a love for classic skate style inspired by his hometown of Reno. In 2020\, Stan was awarded “OG” of the N-Men\, a hall-of-fame of sorts for the northern California skate group whose impact on the sport has been compared to that of the Lords of Dogtown. \nStan taught Visual Communications for over seven years at the University of Nevada\, Reno. He studied Graphic Design at Truckee Meadows Community College and prides himself on remaining a student of advertising every day. Stan is the past president of AIGA Reno/Tahoe – the professional association of design. He is a founding member of the American Advertising Federation of Reno and served on his local industry’s boards for over fifteen years. \nStan takes every opportunity to promote educational events that further his industry and community. He was an inaugural board member of DICE\, northern Nevada’s first conference for the advancement of good design\, while also designing the conference’s award-winning visual identity. Stan and his team are also founding members\, designers and organizers of the Women’s Leadership Summit in Northern Nevada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Mann\nCopywriter and Associate Creative Director at Stan Can Design and Foundation Design\nHonesty in Advertising…you bet. Call him an optimist\, but Brian believes the best brands\, and the best ads\, are rooted in truth. \nAs a writer at Foundation\, he’s crafted powerful\, intelligent\, and timeless brands for the Architecture\, Engineering and Construction industries. His personal mission is understanding and expressing your brand’s essence\, that all-inspiring\, intriguing\, extra special thing that separates it from the rest of the marketplace. \nHe’s your brand’s voice\, its biggest fan\, and\, maybe most importantly\, its proofreader. It’s earned his clients honors from the Davie Awards\, Communicator Awards\, German Design Awards\, and numerous local American Advertising Awards. \nThough a writer by craft\, Brian knows the power of good design. He writes copy as if he’s designing for the head and heart\, not the eyes. He’s also ensuring every word\, every comma is on strategy for your brand. How’s the headline sound? Can I read it out loud without rolling my eyes? Is this the correct use of “plethora?” (Hint: it usually isn’t.) \nWorking as a copywriter at a design firm isn’t quite the career death sentence it sounds like. In 2017\, Brian was promoted to Associate Creative Director at Foundation and in 2021\, he became the agency’s first ever Partner. In the new role\, he assumed creative direction duties for Foundation’s video and photography projects\, picking up numerous local American Advertising Awards in these categories since. \nBrian received a degree in journalism with a focus in advertising from the University of Nevada\, Reno in 2013. He was one of five stellar presenters for UNR’s 2013 National Student Advertising Competition team\, presenting an integrated marketing campaign for Glidden Paint and placing first in their region. \nFor roughly 5 months out of the year\, he spends his Sundays questioning the life choice of Minnesota Vikings fandom. In times of writer’s block\, he’s geeking out over menswear\, working on his handstands\, or trying to decide on a DJ name.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/what-makes-a-great-brand/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Boots to Business Reboot[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota District Office and Veterans Business Outreach Center (WWBIC) for an in-person Boots 2 Business Reboot on 25 January 2023 at the CareerForce Office in Woodbury\, MN. \nThe Boots to Business Reboot Course is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that teaches participants valuable business skills for entrepreneurs and is taught by industry experts\, top professors and officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration and its resource partners. \nBoots to Business Reboot is great for any era veteran\, service member (including members of the National Guard and Reserves) or spouse who has an interest in starting their own business now or in the future.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/boots-to-business-reboot/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,In Person Event
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UID:139479-1706785200-1706792400@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Tax Basics 101[:]
DESCRIPTION:Business Taxes: Keep your business out of trouble with the IRS \nNo one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? \nHow should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor\, LLC\, corporation\, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses? \nThis webinar will answer all of these questions and more! \nPresented by: Ruth Ann Michnay\, CPA\, MBT\, EA\, USTCP \nRuth Ann Michnay is an enrolled agent\, and a United States Tax Court Practitioner\, has a practice in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, where she concentrates in tax representation\, tax preparation (individual and small businesses)\, and accounting services/consulting. She served on the American Institute of CPAs’ Advocacy & Relations Committee (formerly IRS Practice and Procedures Committee\, 2012–2015 and 2004–2007) and published articles in AICPA The Tax Adviser and the MN CPA Footnote. Ruth Ann teaches for the University of Minnesota Income Tax Course (2003 to current). She has been an adjunct professor for twelve years at Metropolitan State University and periodically for several other Universities and colleges in the area.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tax-basics-101-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
CREATED:20240119T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200201Z
UID:139482-1707303600-1707307200@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Authenticity Unleashed: How to Communicate with Confidence on Camera[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nLive streaming is a relatively new technology that’s not typically used by many entrepreneurs (or big brands!)… Why? Because it can be scary; there is no stopping or “stitching” of the video. Yet\, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to showcase to the world the real human behind your business and engage in real-time with potential customers and stakeholders who are aligned with your values and vision. \nAre you ready to seize your moment? \nJoin us for an empowering conversation with Rose Caiazzo\, Founder of the Live Streaming Secrets Circle\, to discuss the secrets of live streaming and why others will trust you more easily\, listen to what you have to say\, and agree when speaking your truth with authenticity and confidence. Drawing from over 25 years as an industry leader in online marketing\, Rose will delve into strategies for leveraging live streaming as a means to differentiate your brand and share your story in a way that resonates with the right people. \nYou’re going to be fabulous on camera! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow you can be truly authentic and release from your own perfectionism\nTelling your story in the moment\, with confidence and no brag\nTips and tricks for making a positive lasting impression on camera\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRose Caiazzo (AKA: Jackson Hole Rose®)\nFounder of the Live Streaming Secrets Circle™\nHowdy! I’m Rose Caiazzo — & also go by Jackson Hole Rose® 🌹 — as I trademarked my name years ago after landing a spot as a syndicated radio show host. \nI live\, work & play in the wilds of Jackson Hole\, Wyoming & couldn’t be happier! In 2007\, I said goodbye to the corporate world\, sold almost everything I owned & opened 2 businesses in a downturn. I still own both\, and love how they are finally merging together… \nI’ve been teaching the secrets of social media to business owners for close to 17 years\, but with the rise of AI\, I feel strongly that live streaming will one day be the only way to prove you’re a “real” person online. This is a trend & challenge I see many people facing: DIS-belief that something or someone is real. \nAI will force us all to think harder. Funding to AI startups surpassed $68 Billion in 2023 & there’s 57\,000+ AI jobs on LinkedIn. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate the next half of my career to transform businesses through live streaming technology using social media platforms. Because the magic happens quite naturally when there’s zero video production (stitching & filters). When it’s just you & your message in the moment? You create immediate trust. \nI know that leading people back to this simple social strategy won’t be easy though – because most people are intensely uncomfortable being on camera. Putting yourself out there can be tough\, & even I fall prey to nerves & my innermost perfectionism at times. But this is where talent from my other business comes into play… serving the world as a voice over professional\, online video host & emcee. \nAfter representing myself well on camera all these years\, I now realize none of these amazing skills were ever shared with the public. This is why I created the Live Streaming Secrets Circle™ program! It’s a safe place to practice & finally boost your video presence to new levels -🚀- while learning all of my personal trade secrets. The best part? Delivering your messages will become easy & the audience will become truly\, authentically engaged with you. \nWe are living & working in extraordinary times. While AI continues to reshape the world we live in\, how will you choose to embrace technology innovation? Could live streaming help your business? Guaranteed if you go this route (& get it right)\, you’ll have undeniable success! Plus\, you’ll be part of the bigger picture\, creating the future we all desire. To be real. \nIn true entrepreneur style\, even when I do things outside of work… I’m passionate about it! If I’m bagging a mountain peak\, biking down a butte\, or paddleboarding the Snake River – my brain is perpetually absorbed in the bliss of vivid storytelling\, unique project approaches & stimulating new client strategies. \n& please\, don’t be shy! Connect with me on your favorite social media platform @JacksonHoleRose\, or check out my “realness” in a nutshell on LinkedIn.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/authenticity-unleashed-how-to-communicate-with-confidence-on-camera/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T150000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Entrepreneurs[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nImposter syndrome is pervasive and affects even the most successful entrepreneurs. That’s why it’s critical to consistently reflect on your thoughts and recognize when they are attributing success to luck or external factors rather than your own capabilities. This process is made easier when you’ve built the confidence needed to regularly affirm your capabilities and continuously invest in acquiring new skills and knowledge. Thankfully\, it’s never too late to start YOUR journey toward overcoming imposter syndrome! \nJoin us for a dynamic session with Sana Keshtkaran\, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant\, to explore how to address imposter syndrome and navigate uncertainty with confidence. Drawing from over 10 years of experience supporting founder development\, Sana will share practical strategies for building and maintaining confidence through good times and bad\, and will delve into the intricacies of how confidence in yourself translates into sustainable success for your business. This is your opportunity to implement a new mindset that will put a stop to the negative self-talk that holds you back\, it’s time to invest in YOU! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nNavigating Imposter Syndrome in Entrepreneurship: Understanding its impact on current and aspiring entrepreneurs.\nBuilding Resilience and Insight in the Face of Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for developing authentic confidence and gaining crucial insights in the process.\nDeepening Business Insights Through Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Highlighting how managing imposter syndrome beyond surface-level strategies can enhance business decision-making and adaptation\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSana Keshtkaran\nSana Keshtkaran is an Executive\, Leadership and Career Transition Coach. She has 10+ years of experience working with global companies such as Meta\, Airbnb\, GitHub\, GoPro on their human capital initiatives. Sana’s background is in industrial/organizational psychology and business analytics. Her clients range from startups in the Nasdaq Milestone Maker program to Fortune 500 CEOs\, leaders\, and teams. Through individual\, group\, and team coaching\, she helps clients identify their blind spots and vicious cycles\, and from thereon help them develop new mindsets and skills. As a result\, her clients become better leaders and create high-performing innovative teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240213T123000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Credit for Small Business[:]
DESCRIPTION:How’s your credit and do you understand how it could impact seeing your dream come alive? \nYour credit report serves as your financial reference to companies and lenders and can have a significant impact on the options you have when seeking funding for your business. When you apply for business credit\, your personal credit will be a major factor into whether you will receive credit and how much you’ll pay for it. \nIn this workshop we’ll explore the dynamics of credit including credit reporting\, personal & business creditworthiness\, how credit reporting works\, the benefits to small business in credit reporting\, the risks from credit scams and\, strategies to build or improve your credit! \nJoin us to learn more about one of the most important areas in seeing your dream of starting a business come alive.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/credit-for-small-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
CREATED:20240119T200412Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]Money Smart for Small Business: Banking Services[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota\, North Dakota\, South Dakota and Wisconsin District Offices for the FDIC Money Smart for Small Businesses. \nMoney Smart for Small Business provides an introduction to topics related to starting and managing a small business.  The program was developed jointly by the FDIC and the SBA for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain more insight and information on the following topics: \n\nPlanning for a Healthy Business\nBanking Services\nOrganizational Types\nTime Management\nFinancial Management\nRecord Keeping\nStrong Business Credit\nRisk Management\nInsurance\nTax Planning and Reporting\nSelling your Business and Succession Planning
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/money-smart-for-small-business-banking-services/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213549
CREATED:20240119T200530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200530Z
UID:139490-1708009200-1708012800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]How to Create Business Growth in the New Year[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nThe new year naturally comes with both excitement and challenges for entrepreneurs. Embracing the adage\, “If you’re not moving forward\, you’re moving backward\,” businesses should maximize this transitional period to finetune their marketing strategies and identify growth opportunities. \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to welcome back Ira Gostin\, Founder and Chief Strategist at G8 Strategies\, for a deep dive into the essential tips for founders to initiate a successful growth marketing initiative for the new year. Drawing from over 15 years in marketing and communications\, Ira will discuss the parts of your marketing strategy that are critical to review and revise in the new year\, and how to do it with precision to ensure you meet the goals you’ve set for yourself and your business. Join us to jumpstart growth for your business that will last throughout the year! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to analyze and improve your marketing strategy\, including tips on messaging\, audience\, and engagement\nHow to review your product offering and adjust for shifting customer preferences\nHow to ensure the metrics you use are accurate and provide informative insights\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIra M. Gostin\nChief Strategist and Founder\nIra is an entrepreneur\, marketer and communications strategist who specializes in guiding business enterprises to achieve sustainable growth through G8 Strategies\, LLC.. He works with executives\, helping them maximize their business growth opportunities. In his career\, Ira has founded\, or revitalized\, several companies and agencies including the development of a global\, publicly traded industrial company. Ira coordinated investor relations\, communications and marketing for a $400 million IPO on the TSX\, secondary listing on the NYSE and he directed communications and branding for three merger/acquisitions. He has worked on over $1 billion in equity raises during his career. \nIra began his professional storytelling career as a photojournalist at the Associated Press in San Francisco\, Los Angeles and New York. Following his journalism career\, he grew his marketing and communications work with companies in the industrial\, medical and hospitality fields. He has a bachelor’s degree from California State University\, Long Beach\, an MBA with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Phoenix\, Reno\, and recently attended the Innovation & Entrepreneurship program in the College of Engineering at Stanford. He is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University and has also attended executive education at New York University and the Colorado School of Mines. Ira works with aspiring business leaders\, founders\, entrepreneurs and students through mentoring and teaching. Ira’s home base is Reno\, Nevada\, with his wife Erin and adult children. He is a coffee aficionado\, baseball\, and Formula 1 racing fan and he and his wife travel the West with dogs and kayaks\, enjoying the outdoors. \nIra was named the Most Influential Marketing Executive in Nevada for 2018 by Acquisitions International and the top Chief Marketing Officer in the Western U.S. for2017 by Corporate Vision Magazine\, as well as numerous other awards. Ira earned his Accreditation in Public Relations in 2017.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-create-business-growth-in-the-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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