Building Your Business - Turning Dreams Into Reality

September 29, 2011 | 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Norman Murray Community & Senior Center | 24932 Veterans Way | Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Robert Flack - Managing Director, Irvine Incubation Center

Mr. Flack has an extensive background as an executive, investor and attorney in several industries, including

information and communications technologies, medical devices, and consumer and entertainment products.

In the past several years he has focused on the needs of emerging growth technology companies serving in a

variety of roles in corporate development and general management. Robert’s presentation will illustrate how

to identify your company’s potential, building your company, finding a safe & secure place to get started, and

new advanced business training available through CISCO.

 

Keynote Presentation (2:00pm to 3:00pm)

Financing Expansion (4:00pm to 5:00pm)

Brian Halle - President, Pacific Enterprise Bank

Brian has more than 15 years of banking experience and in his role as President of Pacific Enterprise Bank is

responsible for the lending, marketing, and operations functions for the bank. His presentation will discuss

how to _and and work with an SBA lender. He’ll also discuss the loan guaranties available through the SBA and

through the State of California.

 

Cutting Costs to Increase Profits (3:00pm to 4:00pm)

Jonathan Garcia - Consultant, Business Growth Services, CMTC

Jonathan heads up California Manufacturing Technology Consulting’s (CMTC) business growth services. He

organized the services to cover the three most important areas for business growth: diversifying into new

markets, innovation, and optimized sales & marketing. He is a former employee of Toyota Motor Sales and

holds a BA in Economics. Jonathan’s presentation will outline tools and techniques that will assist you in

realizing 20% sales growth and 20% cost reduction.

Kelly Flint - Regional Development Director, ConstantContact

Kelly is Constant Contact’s local small business expert in the Los Angeles area. A knowledgeable marketing

expert, Kelly has helped thousands of small businesses, associations, and nonprofits develop and implement

effective online marketing strategies. Kelly’s presentation will highlight cost effective ways to market and

sell your products and services, how to identify target markets using social media and the internet.

 

Internet Marketing - How To Do It Better & Faster (5:00pm to 6:00pm)

Registration is free! Contact

Paul Smith at (714) 560-7448 or

via email at paul.smith@sba.gov

Bob Dodge - Senior Loan Officer, Southland CDC

Bob will talk about SBA 504 financing and how entrepreneurs can purchase commercial real estate with a

down payment as low as 10%. The small business owner not only gets the tax benefits and appreciation on

the real estate, but also locks in occupancy costs for the long term with financing tailored to meet their needs.

 

Introduction (1:30pm to 2:00pm)

Welcome Address by Mayor Dave Leckness and District Director Adalberto Quijada

 

Mission Viejo Success Story - Jackie DuPont, The Senior Tsunami and their Health Care Needs

SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity.

All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be

made if requested two weeks in advance. Please contact Paul Smith at (714) 560-7448 for details. Co-sponsorship Authorization #11-0920-146.

 

SBA Resource Partners and other Small Business Service Providers will be on hand to provide information about the services they provide during a networking session from 6- 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided.

There is no cost to register