WNC and Transylvania Economic Update

2016 Transylvania Business Summit Date: Thursday September 29, 2016 Location: Transylvania County Library - Rogow Room Cost: No charge due to sponsor support Sponsors: Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center, Heart of Brevard and Transylvania Alliance Morning Check-in 8:00-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 2016 WNC and Transylvania Economic Update* by Tom Tveidt with SYNEVA Understanding the local economy helps you better plan for and grow your business. 9:30-9:45 Break 9:45-10:45am Working with Local Government to Start or Grow your Business - Understanding Local Ordinances, Codes and Regulations. 10:45-11:00am Break 11:00am-12:00pm Panel Discussion on Finding Funding for Your Business or Non-Profit (Transylvania Alliance, Heart of Brevard, Tourism Development Authority, Transylvania County Library's granting seeking resource Foundation Center for non-profits) *Note: Each participant will receive a folder with regional and local economic data to assist in making smart business decisions for 2016 Lunch Keynote12:15-1:15pm Before Spending More Resources on Advertising and Marketing Re-look at Your Brand ( Phil Davis President Tungsten Marketing) Lunch provided by Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center 1:30-2:30pm Marketing Your Business Online through Social Media Channels (Aaron Wesley Means CEO of ACTIVATE Business Solutions) 2:45-3:45pm Businesses that use Video Have a Competitive Advantage - Add Video to Your Business in 2016 (Brooks Norman Channel 70 Productions) 1:30-3:30 Sign up for an individual review of your business website, social media and LinkedIn (Gary Heisey BRCC SBC Director) Note: Come for the whole day, the morning or afternoon sessions - registration is required with limited seating

Fee: No Cost