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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T140000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000
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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T140000
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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
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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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