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 Investor Protection Trust and its partners.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30am Registration & continental breakfast

9:00am Opening and Panel

Opening Remarks

• Christie Moore, President & CEO, Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome message

• Keith Stone, Georgia Secretary of State South Georgia Regional Office Manager

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

Tim Craig, Director of Business Development for the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce

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

Alyssa Foskey, Area Director, UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University

Chris Jones, Co-founder and Director of Business Development at Georgia Beer Company

Chanel Randolph, Commercial Loan Officer for ACE- Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs South Georgia

Steven Reynolds, Vice President of Business Services, First Commerce Credit Union