In today's economic and turbulent times, building relationships and connecting with others is vital to your career and personal success. You must be willing to forge in new directions to meet new people and step outside your comfort zone. When you meet new people in the workplace or in social settings, how do you know you have connected with them? Do you know how to effectively work a room? Do you know the important elements essential to building a strong network? Building relationships requires the ability to communicate clearly and listen to others. It is not about what you get, but rather how you can give and assist others. A strong and active network is critical to career and professional success. This interactive workshop will provide some of the following key strategies for connecting with success while you build your network.

• Identify the three R's of networking

• Create techniques for effective networking

• Developing ways to use conversation energizers

• Cultivate strategies for nurturing and growing your network

• Identify networking OOPS

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Hands On, Interactive Workshop on doing business with the Federal Government

• General Services Administration

• GSA Schedule

• Federal Opportunities

(Pre-registration MANDATORY, Limited Seats)

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A compelling and provocative business plan can completely transform a business. Learn how to create more wealth and success by designing successful business plans. 

In addition, learn how to:

• Attract funding by including what investors and financial institutions look for
• Severely diminish risk with planning tips and pitfalls
• Obtain resources to planning guides
• Maximize equity value

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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

How To Do Business With The City Of Savannah and Chatham County
 Meeting Room 105

Valuable insight on the process, procedures and benefits of doing business with the city of Savannah. Meet Savannah's procurement professionals and get first-hand information.

• Understand how to obtain information regarding the City’s procurement activities. 

• Why registration online as a vendor

How To Obtain Your Certification, Meeting Room 106

MBE! WBE! What does it all mean? And how can certification benefit your company.
Minority business development Certifications experts speak on how, why to get certified. Get information on which certification fits your business structure and what to expect during the certification process.

• Learn the difference in MBE and WBE firms

• Where to go to obtain certification for your firm

Introduction to Tier 2, Meeting Room 104

• What is 2nd Tiering

• How can MWBE firms benefit

• How can you determine if your company is positioned for 2nd Tiering opportunities

• Where do I start?