Small Business Summit: Tools to Thrive

LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

Join us Wednesday, April 2nd for the return of the highly anticipated 4th Annual Small Business Summit presented by the Anson Chamber of Commerce, South Piedmont Community College's Small Business Center, and the Women's Business Center of Charlotte.

Whether you're embarking on the entrepreneurial journey or steering an established business, this summit is the gateway to opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

Why Attend? At the Small Business Summit, we go beyond the ordinary to provide a transformative experience. Join us for:

• Dynamic Networking
• Expert Presentations
• Strategic Connections

Seating is limited for this in-person event. Don't miss out - REGISTER NOW to guarantee your seat!

SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

• PSYCHOLOGY INFUSED SALES
• PEOPLE POWER: THE SECRETS TO EFFECTIVE HR
• TECHNOLOGY, TRENDS, IMPLICATIONS, AND FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Michael Barbera, chief behavioral officer at Clicksuasion Labs, is an award-winning consumer psychologist and business strategist. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, and have appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Michael’s business psychology practice includes consumer behavior, emotions, and experiences, as well as social psychology, decision-making, behavioral economics, and behavioral finance. He shares his evidence-based insights on the Clicksuasion podcast and as a dynamic TEDx presenter. Michael is a celebrated keynote speaker, and has addressed more than 300,000 people on four continents.

Tara McAlister is a seasoned Human Resources Advisor with over 20 years of experience helping businesses build strong teams, navigate complex HR challenges, and drive organizational success. Currently with Catapult, she partners with business leaders to tackle employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, and staff development. Tara's career spans impactful roles at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat and Insperity, where she honed her expertise working with small to mid-size businesses. A passionate networker, Tara is Chair of the Union County Chamber's Ambassador Program and serves on the boards of Common Heart and Union Diversified Industries. Residing in Indian Trail, NC, Tara is dedicated to empowering small business owners with the tools and strategies to succeed.

Wade Younger is a former CEO, COO and current AI Program Strategy Advisor at Humana, overseeing 200+ AI implementation and use cases at the organization. In this role, he leads and drives complex, cross-functional initiatives with a high degree of accountability and impact. By leveraging data-driven decision-making, he navigates ambiguity to ensure informed and effective outcomes. Partnering closely with business and technology leaders across the enterprise, he ensures seamless integration and execution of AI initiatives. With a deep knowledge of AI and program/product management, he delivers impactful results that align with strategic goals. With 38 years in the technology sector, he’s a dynamic entrepreneur and thought leader in the AI space and author of 15 books. As the founder of two groundbreaking businesses in the realms of FinTech and MarTech, he specializes in innovative technologies to drive industry advancements. His insights into the impact of AI on humans, workplaces and businesses have distinguished him as a sought-after TEDx speaker. He has delivered more than 2,000 keynotes around the world addressing audiences of all sizes. He currently working on his new book, “Think About What You Think About.”

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