ChicoSTART Global Entrepreneurship Week Scale-Up Sessions

"Entrepreneurship is for Everyone"

ChicoSTART Presents: Global Entrepreneurship Week Scale Up Sessions

Date: Wed Nov 20 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time)

Location: The Event Room, 196 Cohasset, #150, Chico, CA 95928 (in Golden Valley Bank Lot)

Join us for a special GEW Chico Startup Day on November 20th!

ChicoSTART is pleased to be a CA North State Community Host for Global Entrepreneurship Week November 18-24th. GEW, via the Global Entrepreneurship Network, is a campaign that serves as an opportunity to collaborate and engage with organizations and individuals to celebrate and spotlight entrepreneurs, expose people to the path of entrepreneurship, help them get started and facilitate access to capital and the resources to grow.

The 2024 GEW theme is "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone".

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this day of "scaling up" your startup skills is perfect for anyone looking to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebration!

9:00 a.m. COFFEE and KICK OFF!

1 Million Cups Chico Presentations

Local entreprenuers will present their business idea to the GEW audience. After each 6 minute presentation, each entrprenuer will receive Q&A and support from the audience. The goal is to see how the communmity can help them with any business challenges and identify opportunities.

10:30 a.m. Eva Shepherd-Nicoll, Build your Business in 30 Minutes Leveraging AI Tools

In this session, attendees will walk away with practical knowledge and AI solutions to apply immediately, allowing you to establish an online presence and start engaging potential customers within a short timeframe.

11:45 a.m. Manny Escalante, High Content Marketing

Unlock the secrets to effective business growth in this dynamic presentation, "High Content Marketing." Gain clarity on your marketing strategy, learn why certain efforts fall flat, and discover how to make your approach truly work. We’ll dive into powerful tactics to enhance visibility, connect with your audience, and stay top-of-mind—all designed to boost your business. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your approach, this session offers practical solutions to elevate your marketing and drive real results. Don’t miss out on expert advice to grow your brand with confidence!

12:45 p.m. Lunch and Networking - Lunch Provided by Butte Creek BBQ

1:30 p.m. Keith Barreras, Source Advisors, "Tax Lead"

Unfortunately, steep tax liabilities can drain profits, and many businesses are left needing to figure out a way to cover this expense.

Taking advantage of applicable tax credits, incentives, and savings strategies is crucial to free up capital that can be reinvested back into the business and ensure navigation through economic fluctuations.

In this workshop, tax savings expert, Keith Barreras, will walk through key (and often over looked) tax incentives for business owners to consider heading in to 2025 to increase cash flow and offset pesky tax liability

2:45 p.m. Jason Ugie, Product Expert, What is Design Thinking and Why is it Important?

This workshop was so popular the first time, we are bringing it back! Looking to have a better understanding of your customers and their pain points so you can develop products that actually meet their needs? For your small businesses, this could just be thinking outside the box and inspiring your business to grow to new heights.⁠
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Design Thinking is a methodology to help individuals and teams solve complex problems and deliver value. This workshop is designed for organizations and individuals hoping to become more human-centered in their approach and innovative in their thinking. Embracing a Design Thinking mindset aligns teams to face challenges and solve for customer and team needs! ⁠

Includes all workshop sessions plus morning refreshments and an awsome lunch provided by Butte Creek BBQ. Counts as professional development!

*agenda subject to change

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