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Topic/Speaker
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8:30-9:00 am
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Registration/ Continental Breakfast/ Exhibits
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9:00-9:10 am
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Welcoming Remarks
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9:10-9:30 am
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Regional Economic Update
Dr. Stephen Fuller, Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University
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9:30-9:50 am
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Responding to the Uncertainty of a Changing Economy
Robert Peck, from the Greater Washington Board of Trade
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9:50-10:15 am
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Open Exhibits and Networking
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Ballroom 1
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Ballroom 2
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Jr. Ballroom
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10:15-11:45 am
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Uncovering Hidden Cash within Your Business
Ron Torrence, Torrence Associates, Inc.
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7 Deadly Sins of Small Business Marketing
Donald Warner, The Planned Growth Company
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The Power of Positive Connections
Gary Plaag, Presentation & Platform Skills Coaching
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11:45-12:15 pm
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Open Exhibits and Networking
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12:15-1:30 pm
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Lunch Buffet
Remarks
Joseph Loddo, U.S. Small Business Administration
Keynote Speaker
Alex Orfinger, Publisher, Washington Business Journal
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Ballroom 1
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Ballroom 2
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Jr. Ballroom
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1:30-3:00 pm
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Developing a Sales Process
Sheila Savar, Savar & Associates
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Strategic Alliances
- John Caldwell, Caldwell Industries, Inc.
- Joan Carol, Joan Carol Design & Exhibit
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- Diana Dibble, Design To Delivery, Inc.
- Adele Johnson , VMSDC
- Donnellda Rice, Rice & Associates
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Pricing for Profitability
- John Caldwell, Caldwell Industries, Inc.
- Mark Trice, PriceWaterhouseCooper
- Rod Nasbe, Sage Arrow Consulting
- Cindy Gilmer, Opus Plus
- Dan Gordon, Consultant
- Jack High, School of Public Policy, George Mason University
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3:00-3:30 pm
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Open Exhibits and Networking
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