Event Info
- Event Date
- May 9, 2025
- Event Time
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Event Cost
- $75
- Event Location
- Durham, NC
All SBTDC events are open to everyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship.
Navigating the Business Landscape
The small business landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by growing challenges like access to capital, evolving customer expectations, risk management, and technological advances including artificial intelligence, all while navigating economic uncertainty. This Small Business Day event will feature an expert panel sharing perspectives on the current landscape, and successful small business owners discussing how they’re navigating today’s environment.
We’ll also hear from the US Small Business Administration, recognize NC’s Small Business of the Year and learn about their journey, and acknowledge a key NC Small Business Advocate.
Join us in Durham on May 9!
Venue
21c Museum Hotel
111 Corcoran Street,
Durham, North Carolina
https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham
Agenda
9:30 AM
Registration Opens
10:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
10:15 AM
Today’s Small Business Landscape: Expert Panel
- Moderator: Byron Hicks, SBTDC
- Access to Capital: David Beck, First Bank and Elaine Fairman, BEFCOR
- Manufacturing: Jeff Neuville, Manufacturing Solutions Center
- AI: Rachel Bridgers, SBTDC
- More to come …
11:15 AM
Break
11:30 AM
Navigating the Landscape: Business Owner Panel
- Moderator: Alex Viva, SBTDC
- Will Newton, President/Owner, Trimm, Inc., Youngsville
- Sara Cloud, President/Owner, Alliance MOCVD, Graham
12:15 PM
Break
12:30 PM
Luncheon
1:00 PM
NC Small Business Advocate Award
- Presenter: Byron Hicks, SBTDC
1:10 PM
Updates from the US Small Business Administration
- Mike Arriola, NC District Director, US SBA
1:30 PM
NC Small Business of the Year: Hoffer Flow Controls
- Mamie Hoffer and Jason Futrell, Hoffer Flow Controls, Elizabeth City
1:50 PM
Closing Remarks
2:00 PM
Adjourn
Cancellations accepted until Friday, May 2.
