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Tuesday, September 17 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM

Virtual Event

Join us online for the Small Business Success Summit, a jam-packed 2.5 hours with speakers and workshops designed to support small business owners on their quests to grow bigger and stronger!
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Small business success summit

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The event is virtual. But the keys to success you’ll learn from other owners are real.
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Stronger Together

Join us for a powerful morning of learning and inspiration

It’s a summit built by owners for owners. Solutions and connections to help you succeed faster!

Where owners meet answers:

  • Learn how to take your business farther from owners that started small. And went big.
  • Connect with other owners. Assess your skills. Learn how to grow your business. Faster.
  • Enter to win one of the amazing services of our Entrepreneurs Forever members including graphic design, social media, bookkeeping and much more!
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BE INSPIRED

Guest Speaker

Simon Huntley

CEO of Harvie (he/him)

Simon, who grew up on a farm in southwestern Pennsylvania, developed a passion for connecting local food with local communities. After earning a degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University, he founded Small Farm Central to merge his agricultural background with technology, providing tools to link local farms with consumers. This venture eventually evolved into Harvie, where Simon's goal is to help local farmers achieve economic sustainability, support their families, care for their land, and promote a more environmentally and economically transformative local food system.

SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS SUMMIT

Jam-Packed Agenda

Live exercises and learning opportunities tailored to small business growth.

  1. GUEST SPEAKER 9 AM

    SIMON HUNTLEY

    CEO of Harvie (he/him)
    Listen to his story and ask questions!

    Be inspired and ask questions as our special guest, Simon Huntley, shares his entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Harvie, a farm-share CSA that now partners with over 250 farms.

     

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  2. INTERACTIVE SESSION 9:50 AM

    WORKSHOPS PART 1

    Breakout sessions led by our superstar facilitators! Choose to work on (1) Vision (2) Money (3) Sales/Marketing

    Choose one of these breakout sessions to focus on growing your business:

    Vision: Explore what your business will look like in three years and how you'll get there through a Vivid Vision exercise. Consider what resources and connections you'll need to achieve your goals.

    Money: Brainstorm new revenue streams with the group and explore innovative ways to enhance your business model.

    Sales/Marketing: Learn how to maximize networking opportunities to meet your business goals and identify who you want to connect with to make the most out of networking events.

  3. HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES 9:50 AM

    HOW ENTREPRENEURS FOREVER HELPS

    Learn more about our mission and impact

    In this segment, presented by Entrepreneurs Forever, we’ll explore the challenges small business owners face today and share our program's impact data. We'll also delve into why peer learning is a powerful tool for helping business owners grow. This session is specifically designed for local organizations looking to better understand and support these efforts.


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  4. INTERACTIVE SESSION 2 10:35 AM

    WORKSHOPS PART 2

    Breakout sessions led by our superstar facilitators! Choose to work on (1) Operations (2) Growth (3) Talent
    Choose one of these breakout sessions to focus on growing your business:

    Operations: Build a one-page Operations Manual in this crash course on creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perfect for streamlining your business operations.

    Growth: Explore how to work cooperatively for mutual benefit through collaborations, partnerships, and referrals. Learn to create win-win arrangements that can drive growth for your business.

    Talent: Evaluate how you’re spending your time and consider if delegating tasks could be more strategic. Discover how to leverage outside resources to optimize your time and talent.

  5. LIVE PANEL 10:35 AM

    REPORT FROM THE FIELD

    What's Happening in the Small Business Economy in West PA Join us for a deep dive into the current state of the small business economy in Western PA.

    This session, specifically designed for local organizations, will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in the region. You'll hear from a panel of experts, including representatives from local chambers of commerce and key partners, as they discuss the efforts being made to support small business success and how you can play a role in these initiatives.

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Small business success summit

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The event is virtual. But the keys to success you’ll learn from other owners are real.
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