3:00pm: Doors open

3:30pm: Welcome and Keynote Speaker – Don Cunningham

4:00-7:00pm: Break Outs, Round Tables & Networking:

Creating a Marketing Plan
William R. Benz, Founder and Chief Strategist of Carnegie Agency

Economic Development Initiatives
Fadia Halma, Lehigh Valley Regional Director for the Pennsylvania Department for Community and Economic Development

Franchising Your Business 
Pam Bartlett, Certified Franchise Consultant and Founder of FranStrategies, LLC

Financial Planning for Your Business 
Robert Mineo, Financing Assistance Program Director, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Preparing to Pitch Your Business
Patrice Dume, M.A., Director of the Business Accelerator and Entrepreneurship, East Stroudsburg University

Veteran Entrepreneur Opportunities
Norm Phillips, Veteran Entrepreneurs Subject Matter Expert and Advisor, SCORE Mid-Atlantic Region

7:00pm: Closing