THRIVE 2023 – 2nd Annual Small Business Conference

THRIVE - Annual Small Business Conference
 
Please join us for THRIVE! This conference is designed specifically for small businesses, organizations and non-profits with fewer than 50 employees.  The days' program will provide motivational and tangible takeaways for owners and team leaders, from start-ups to well established businesses/organizations. 

The program schedule of events will feature Grab n Go breakfast, networking, and time to visit our sponsor tables.  The morning kicks-off with our keynote message and interactive workshop.  Breakout sessions will include business coaching, human resources, financial literacy, and marketing. Boxed lunches will be provided.  Our day will conclude with a panel discussion on company culture, business mindset, and team building.

Agenda

8:30-9:00 Registration, Networking, Expo, Light Breakfast
9:00-9:30 "Effective Communications is easy when you change your point of view!" - Mark Weaver
9:30-10:30 "Lets Outline Your Communications Plan" - Mark Weaver
10:30-10:45 Break 
10:45-12:00 Breakout Session 1 (choose from 4)
12:00-12:45 Boxed lunch pick up, Expo 
12:45-2:00 Breakout Session 2 (choose from 4)
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:00 Panel Discussion

Breakout Sessions:

• Digital Marketing for Small Business - Scott Shelton & Zack Hensler - Scholar House Media
• Strategic HR Principles for Small Business - Brian Lawrence - Director of HR Solutions, OIA
• Understanding your Financials - Lynn Abrams - SE OH Financial Services
• Business Model Design Thinking - Loren Mychael & George Zarebski - The U Cbus