2025 SAVANNAH SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
CITY OF SAVANNAH
Savannah Civic Center Ballroom | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 8:00AM ? 5:00PM
MarRonde Lumpkin-Lotson, Economic Development, Conference Facilitator
C O N F E R E N C E A G E N D A
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
MAYOR?S WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
OPENING PRAYER
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
OPENING, STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN THE SAVANNAH AREA
STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS, SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
NETWORKING BREAK
PRESENTATION 1: UPDATE FROM THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION 2: LEVELING UP: DOING BUSINESS WITH STATE
PRESENTATION 3: A LEGACY OF SAVANNAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MAYOR?S SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mr. James M. Bailey, President/CEO, The H. J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), Atlanta, GA
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
2025 MSBC SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT & CONFERENCE RECOGNITIONS
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CONCURRENT CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
1- Alternative Funding For Your Business
2- Doing Business With Savannah International Airport
3- Get Certified By The State
4-A Closer Look: Update To SBA Program
REVERSE TRADE SHOW, 2nd Floor Mezzanine Lobby
NOTE: Please have business cards and flyers prepared to network with purchasing professions from the City of Savannah
CITY OF SAVANNAH
Savannah Civic Center Ballroom | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 8:00AM ? 5:00PM
MarRonde Lumpkin-Lotson, Economic Development, Conference Facilitator
C O N F E R E N C E A G E N D A
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
MAYOR?S WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
OPENING PRAYER
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
OPENING, STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN THE SAVANNAH AREA
STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS, SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
NETWORKING BREAK
PRESENTATION 1: UPDATE FROM THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION 2: LEVELING UP: DOING BUSINESS WITH STATE
PRESENTATION 3: A LEGACY OF SAVANNAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MAYOR?S SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mr. James M. Bailey, President/CEO, The H. J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), Atlanta, GA
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
2025 MSBC SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT & CONFERENCE RECOGNITIONS
.
CONCURRENT CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
1- Alternative Funding For Your Business
2- Doing Business With Savannah International Airport
3- Get Certified By The State
4-A Closer Look: Update To SBA Program
REVERSE TRADE SHOW, 2nd Floor Mezzanine Lobby
NOTE: Please have business cards and flyers prepared to network with purchasing professions from the City of Savannah
Date and Time
Wednesday May 7, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
