5 SCORE events in Sept to attend to improve your business skill
Title: SCORE’s 60th Anniversary
Virtual Pitch Event: Service Pitches
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm EDT
Are you interested in learning from small business owners as they showcase their pitching skills in the 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition?
Join us as an observer for this virtual event, where small business finalists will pitch their services to a panel of expert judges and receive valuable insights and guidance. This is the perfect opportunity for those looking to improve their own presentation skills and gain inspiration from the pitches of others.
You will witness the top service pitches from fellow small business owners and be part of an exciting event that honors entrepreneurship and innovation.
Benefits of attending the pitch sessions:
- Discover new trends and ideas that could help you stay ahead in your industry.
- Gain valuable insights and ideas for your own business by observing successful pitches.
- Discover new services that could benefit your business.
- Be inspired by the creativity and innovation of your fellow entrepreneurs.
Please Note: This registration is to watch the pitches, not participate in the competition. The pitch competition application period has closed, and participants will be notified through a separate process.
The sponsor for the event is Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company’s performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR’s investment capabilities, scale, and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR’s parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
You can learn more about the event here.
Title: SCORE’s 60th Anniversary
Virtual Pitch Event: Awards Ceremony
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm EDT
Are you ready to be inspired by the best and brightest small business pitches in the nation?
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event Award Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the top product and service pitches from small business owners just like you.
Benefits of attending the award ceremony:
- Be inspired by the creativity and innovation of your fellow entrepreneurs.
- Get inspired to think outside the box and find new ways to grow and scale your business.
- Celebrate the hard work and dedication of small business owners in your small business community.
Please Note: This registration is to watch the pitches, not participate in the competition. The pitch competition application has closed, and participants will be notified through a separate process.
The sponsor for the event is Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company’s performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR’s investment capabilities, scale, and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR’s parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
You can learn more about the event here.
Title: Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
Date: Sept 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EDT
Hispanic-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in the United States. However, accessing capital remains a significant challenge for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
In this webinar, business funding expert Hannah Fernandez will break down the loans, grants, and alternative funding options available to Hispanic-owned businesses and help you identify which option(s) is best for you.
You will learn:
- Challenges faced by Hispanic entrepreneurs
- Loans, grants, and alternative funding options are available
- How to determine which option is best for you
- How to increase your chances of getting funded
The presenter for the event is Hannah Fernandez the first woman Chair of SCORE Chicago and currently serves as the Illinois District Director at SCORE.
You can learn more about the event here.
Title: ONLINE: How to Start a Non-Profit Alb
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm MDT
Discover the various types of non-profits and how to start one, including:
- Get an overview of the key steps for state and federal filings, IRS and business license applications and time frames.
- Essential Board makeup and functions
- How much time and money initial formation can take
- Lots of valuable resources
You can learn more about the event here,
Title: Step-by-Step Email Marketing Guide For Your Business
Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EDT
Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing, there is an average $44 return on investment. But to see a large return on investment, you need to understand the basics of email marketing.
In this webinar, marketing expert Patty Ross will teach you the basics of email marketing and techniques to help you create a compelling email design, choose the right platform, build a content calendar, and much more.
You will learn:
- The 5 C’s of E-Mail Marketing Basics
- How to create a content calendar
- How to pick the email platform
- Anatomy of E-mail design
- Best times and days to send E-Mails
- Why List Segmentation is important (case study provided)
- Basic Automation
- A/B Testing Tips
The presenter for the event Patty Ross. Ross has well over 20 years of experience in marketing and has been in the online space since 1998 when she developed an e-commerce program for a gourmet gift company into a million-dollar business.
You can learn more about the event here.
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