Workshop Speakers Announced for Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo
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Beaufort, SC, October 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo is set for November 4-5 at the Sea Island Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. Worskhops are scheduled, and registration is open.
The event will open on Friday, November 4 with exhibits at 5 p.m. and a networking reception beginning at 6 p.m. Exhibits, educational workshops and a guest speaker will be featured on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Workshops are designed especially for small businesses. Gary Littlejohn will present Business Taxes. He is the owner of Jackson Hewitt tax preparation company with several locations in the Beaufort area. Bernard McIntyre, a Beaufort attorney for more than 30 years, will present Business Structure explaining the basics and benefits of different types of incorporating or setting up a small business. Edra Stephens, director of the Beaufort County Business License Department, will discuss Working with Local Government.
Additional workshops are Social Media, Basics of Bidding and Contracting, Marketing on a Shoestring, Bonding and Licensing, Developing a Business Plan and Certifications through Education.
Conference registration is $39 for members of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and $59 for non-members which includes a choice of two workshops, gift bag and attendance at the expo, the reception, continental breakfast, coffee break and luncheon featuring special guest speaker. Exhibitor opportunities are available with fees at $50 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. Sponsor packages range from $250.
For additional information or to download registration forms visit www.bcbcc.org or follow and connect on Twitter @BeaufortBlack and the Facebook page Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Liz at 843.902.4799 or email beaufortblack@gmail.com to discuss sponsor opportunities and benefits or for registration assistance.
Speakers are scheduled and the event managed by The Mitchell Group, owner of Speakers International, a bureau for professional speakers and entertainers available for presentations anywhere in the world.
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The event will open on Friday, November 4 with exhibits at 5 p.m. and a networking reception beginning at 6 p.m. Exhibits, educational workshops and a guest speaker will be featured on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Workshops are designed especially for small businesses. Gary Littlejohn will present Business Taxes. He is the owner of Jackson Hewitt tax preparation company with several locations in the Beaufort area. Bernard McIntyre, a Beaufort attorney for more than 30 years, will present Business Structure explaining the basics and benefits of different types of incorporating or setting up a small business. Edra Stephens, director of the Beaufort County Business License Department, will discuss Working with Local Government.
Additional workshops are Social Media, Basics of Bidding and Contracting, Marketing on a Shoestring, Bonding and Licensing, Developing a Business Plan and Certifications through Education.
Conference registration is $39 for members of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and $59 for non-members which includes a choice of two workshops, gift bag and attendance at the expo, the reception, continental breakfast, coffee break and luncheon featuring special guest speaker. Exhibitor opportunities are available with fees at $50 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. Sponsor packages range from $250.
For additional information or to download registration forms visit www.bcbcc.org or follow and connect on Twitter @BeaufortBlack and the Facebook page Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Liz at 843.902.4799 or email beaufortblack@gmail.com to discuss sponsor opportunities and benefits or for registration assistance.
Speakers are scheduled and the event managed by The Mitchell Group, owner of Speakers International, a bureau for professional speakers and entertainers available for presentations anywhere in the world.
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1 843 902 4799
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