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REGIONAL ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE
Mark your calendar … On August 5-6, 2002, the Morehead State University
East Kentucky Small Business Development Centers will host a Regional
Entrepreneur Conference at the Ashland Plaza Hotel in downtown Ashland,
Kentucky. The conference theme is “Succeeding in a Digital Age”.
Nine small business workshops will be offered concurrently throughout
the conference. Topics will include Doing Business on the Internet, Designing
& Implementing a Business Website, Procurement Opportunities –
selling to the state and federal government, Exporting Basics & Selling
Overseas, Improving Customer Service, and much more.
Kim Jenkins, the event’s coordinator, said “this conference
will attract entrepreneurs from across our region including central, southeast,
and northeast Kentucky as well as those from bordering cities such as
Huntington/Charleston, West Virginia and Ironton/Portsmouth, Ohio.”
Jenkins said “we have partnered with MSU’s Department for Information
Systems and MSU’S Institute for Regional Analysis & Public Policy
(IRAPP). Through this partnership, we were able to secure a noted author,
columnist, and presenter. Jim Carroll will be traveling from Canada to
serve as the conference’s featured keynote speaker. He has authored
numerous books and articles related to business survival in the digital
age and how businesses can successfully take advantage of technology through
E-Commerce.”
In addition to nine small business workshops, the 2002 Regional Entrepreneur
Conference will include a reception, exhibitors, and a breakfast and luncheon
with presentations. If you are a small business owner or if you plan to
start a business, you are encouraged to attend this valuable conference,
which is sure to offer something for everyone. Or if you are a small business
service provider, you are encouraged to contact our office to learn more
about available exhibit space. All inquiries can be directed to Kim Jenkins
at the Ashland SBDC, (606) 329-8011.
