Events

Overview: Attendees will present their business to a panel of specialists (CPA’s, Attorney’s, Insurers, lenders, etc)  and ask questions about building their businesses.  This is a speed networking format, so all attendees will learn from hearing other business builder question and answers.

What You Will Learn: Build your circle of support with experts and understand what you need to do in order to create a thriving business.

Who Should Attend: Business Owners, Operations Management

Overview: Connect with other business owners as you view the Google Livestream from the NIIC.

What You will Learn: Celebrate National Small Business Week by helping businesses in your local communities learn about SEO best practices, how to set up a free YouTube business channel, and getting found online with Google My Business.

Who Should Attend: Small business owners, Non-profits

Co-sponsor: SCORE Northeast Indiana & WEOC

Overview: Listen to a panel of women in the Fort Wayne community discuss how money was viewed in childhood and what role it plays in their lives today. How has this affected their careers or businesses.

What You will Learn: Learn best practices and receive answers to your deepest questions surrounding money.

Who Should Attend: Small business owners, professional women, non-profits

Sponsored by: 1st Source Bank & WEOC

Overview: If you have ever wondered what the big deal is with social media, tend to prioritize all other tasks above social media, or are just intimidated by it, this workshop is for you.

What You Will Learn: Social Media Experts will walk attendees through promoting themselves and their businesses on social media.  They’ll provide how-to in content creation, as well as posting schedules, in our busy daily tasks.  LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, will all be covered.

Who Should Attend: Small Business Owners, Professional Women, Non-profits, MLM business owners

**Full Day Agenda Will Be Posted Soon**

Overview: A panel of business owners along with 1st Source Bank representatives provide insight into what it is like to buy or sell a business.

What You Will Learn: Listen as local business owners talk about their experiences going through the purchasing or selling of their businesses. 1st Source Bank representatives help to answer questions attendees have regarding the purchasing or selling of a business.

Who Should Attend: Business Owners, Potential business owners

Co-Sponsors: 1st Source Bank and WEOC

Overview: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Day, and all business builders who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, depression, and the ups and downs of business building, we will gather at an Acres Land Trust location TBA, for a hike in the wildnerness.

What You Will Learn: Networking

Who Should Attend: Small Business Owners, Professionals, Friends and Family

Sponsor: WEOC & The NIIC

Overview: Gear up for holiday sales as we gather at The NIIC to view the Google Livestream.

What You Will Learn: Kick start your customers’ holiday shopping season by marketing your business. We’ll discuss how to get in front of your customers and showcase what you offer using Google My Business, Google Ads, and more.

Who Should Attend: Business Owners, Marketing Professionals, Non-profits

Co-Sponsors: SCORE Northeast Indiana and WEOC