Events/Workshops

Working Women’s Business Symposium The Idaho Small Business Development Center will be hosting the fifth annual Working Women’s Business Symposium from 9:00 to 4:30 on Thursday, September 30 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello. This year’s event will feature two keynote speakers, six training sessions, a fashion show and a trade table exposition. The opening keynote speaker will be Gynii Gilliam of Bannock Development who will discuss exciting economic development in southeast Idaho. Our featured keynote speaker this year will be Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter. Mrs. Otter launched the Idaho Meth Project and serves as an advocate against underage drinking in Idaho. She has authored of two books. The training sessions will include: 1. “Investment Riskology” Tressa Rockwood and Barbara Stone, Rockwood Stone Wealth Management LLC 2. “What SBA Financing and Resources Can Do For You” Darla Nordstrom, Small Business Administration 3. “From Chocolate Soup to Political Stew” Eva Nye, Pocatello Councilwoman and former business owner 4. “Osteoporosis in Women” Dr. Kelli Christensen, Pocatello Women’s Health Clinic 5. “Success Comes in many Colors” Veronica Owen, Key Bank and Beverly Raymond, Bricks and Sticks Real Estate 6. “Keep Your Business Relevant and Fresh in an Ever Changing Climate” Mary Johnson, McDonald’s Restaurants This year we are featuring a lunchtime fashion show by TJMaxx sponsored by Key Bank with special guest SEICAA. Tickets are $25 ($35 at the door) and include the luncheon and break refreshments. Trade tables can be reserved for $50, which includes admission to the event for one individual. You may pre-register with Mike Hope at 232-4921 (hopemike@isu.edu).

Get off to the right start with this informative workshop. You will learn about feasibility, entity formation, business registration, taxes, risk management, business plan development, customer demographics, marketing, location selection, evaluating the competition, and how to approach the bank. Handouts will be provided, but come prepared to take notes.

Speaker: Tom Maydew and Mike Hope

Get off to the right start with this informative workshop. You will learn about feasibility, entity formation, business registration, taxes, risk management, business plan development, customer demographics, marketing, location selection, evaluating the competition, and how to approach the bank. Handouts will be provided, but come prepared to take notes.

Speaker: Tom Maydew and Mike Hope

Get off to the right start with this informative workshop. You will learn about feasibility, entity formation, business registration, taxes, risk management, business plan development, customer demographics, marketing, location selection, evaluating the competition, and how to approach the bank. Handouts will be provided, but come prepared to take notes.

Speaker: Tom Maydew and Mike Hope