SCORE NH & American Express INVITE you to a UNIQUE SPEED COACHING & WORKSHOP EVENT
On Thursday, April 30th from 8am to 1pm at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH, the six NH SCORE Chapters will host a FREE workshop program, "speed coaching" session and networking opportunity for small business owners.
The program is made possible by a grant from American Express OPEN, with attendees coming from throughout New Hampshire. Attendance is limited to 60 small businesses with the NH community. Everyone MUST pre-register!
Educational sessions: There will be workshops on "Where's The Money" (funding in a tough economy), Surviving 2009 (managing a business through a difficult economy), "Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions", Managiing Payables, Receivables, etc.
Networking and Speed Counseling: In addition to networking opportunities (including a free continental breakfast), displays and handouts, all in-business rehgistered attendees can receive free business speed counseling by experienced SCORE counselors in one-on-one confidential sessions.
This is a wonderful opportunity for NH business owners...but attendance is limited and only a few spot remain...REGISTER NOW at:
http://www.nashuachamber.com/email/AmexNewHampshire.html
https://www.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?cat:1116=1913&PG=1532586182300&P=153258600
SCORE is a free business counseling organization with 11,000 volunteers throughout the US. SCORE New Hampshire has 200+ volunteers providing business help from 6 NH Chapters. SCORE is a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration.
The Speakers:
Michael Gurau, Principal Clear Venture PartnersMichael has been President of CEI Community Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund targeting northern New England; Michael's NH investments include Nanocomp Technologies (Concord) and Rustic Crust (Pittsfield.) Michael was formerly a venture capital investor with Advent International.Michael Gurau (888) 802-8778 mg@clearvcs.com
Jay Minkarah, Director Manchester Economic Development OfficeJay is the Economic Development Director for the City of Manchester and has worked in planning and economic development in southern New Hampshire for over twenty years. Jay Minkarah (603) 624-6505 jminkarah@manchesternh.gov
Teddi Richie, President Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. Teddi is the President, CEO and sole owner of Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. As an employee she executed a plan and performed a leveraged buyout from a large Corporation intent on closing this NH Division. Since its independence in1998, Teddi is a SCORE client. Teddi A. Ritchie (603) 893-2330 teddiritchie@dcdc.com
Deborah A. Osgood, Cofounder/CKO Knowledge InstituteAs an expert on small business development and education, Deborah has provided advice and counsel in Washington working with Congress, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Small Business Administration on issues of economic development, fund raising, communications, and government resource development. Deborah is also a SCORE Counselor. Deborah A. Osgood (603) 658-0340 dao@buzgate.org
Leonard Rosen, SCORE Counselor President and GM, ITT Radar/System Division (Ret)Len has held senior management positions in three fortune 100 companies. Retired as President and General Manager of ITT Radar/System Division. Currently the owner of two small businesses. Taught in an MBA program and is a SCORE counselor and Lecturer.Leonard Rosen (603) 666 7561 Rosel2@comcast.net
For more information and registration....
http://www.score-manchester.org/event.php
To register via a local SCORE Business Office...
SCORE Chapter #199 Merrimack Valley Score
Manchester, NH
(603) 666-7561