Charting New Horizons
NC Small Business Advisors Professional Development Conference
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Wednesday, November 20 | |
| 11:30 AM | REGISTRATION OPENS |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | OPENING PLENARY: CHARTING NEW HORIZONS |
| 2:15 PM – 4:45 PM | REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES |
Thursday, November 21 | |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
| Seas the Day: Best Practices and Policies for SBCN Advisors | |
| Navigating Digital Marketing Transformation | |
| Shifting Sands: The Good, Bad, and Ugly Cases in Business Counseling | |
| On the Horizon: Preparing Clients for Bank & SBA Funding Presentation slides | |
| Mastering Crucial Conversations (#1): Essential Skills for Small Business Leaders Presentation slides | |
| 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
| Mastering Center IC: Navigating Resources and Maximizing Efficiency | |
| Charting the Course: Serving NC’s Military Entrepreneurs Presentation slides | |
| Riding the Wave: The Transition from Entrepreneur to Business Leader | |
| Righting the Ship: What Gets in the Way of Business Owners | |
| Mastering Crucial Conversations (#2): Influencing Behaviors for Business Success Handout | |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ACTIVITIES / NETWORKING TIME |
| Fun & Games: Board Game Cafe | |
| Wrightsville Beach Brewery Tour | |
| Carolina Beach State Park | |
Friday, November 22 | |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
| Sailing into the Future: Counseling Small Business Clients on Strategic Planning | |
| Getting Anchored: Effective Counseling Strategies for Small Business | |
| Surf’s Up: Embracing Change as a Competitive Advantage | |
| Dive into AI Integration: Empowering Business Counselors Presentation slides | |
| Smooth Sailing: Alternative Funding for Start-Ups Presentation slides | |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | SETTING SAIL: CLOSING KEYNOTE |