FIN FIT- MACON

It's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.

The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30am Registration & continental breakfast

9:00am Opening and Panel

Opening Remarks

• Andrew Eck, Community Navigator for Startup-Macon

Welcome message

• Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

Panel discussion & audience Q&A

10:50am Transition to LAB

11:00am Learning LAB

Developing your fundraising Goals, Preparing your fundraising package, What to consider before you say yes, and You’ve raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability. Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis

12:25pm Closing statements

12:30pm Program concludes

MODERATOR

Donna Lowry, Award Winning Journalist
PANELISTS

Jason Blankenship, Vice President, Better Business Bureau, serving the Fall Line Corridor, Inc.

Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder & CEO, Finance Savvy CEO®, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor

Scott Mitchell, Owner and Operator, The Bohemian Den and Sweet Eleanor's Divine

Josh Rogers, President and CEO, NewTown Macon

Peter Williams, Senior Business Consultant, UGA Small Business Development Center

Tommie Beth Willis, South Georgia Regional Director, ACE - Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Host or Publisher Georgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger