REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

GovFest for Entrepreneurs: What Government Can Do to Help Your Business

Overland Park, Kansas

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Event price: FREE Did you know government and nonprofit agencies are available to help businesses start and grow for little or no cost? GovFest brings together these agencies, providing easy access for the beginning entrepreneur or small business seeking help to grow. Representatives from local agencies will staff an exhibit hall and deliver targeted programs. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? NO EVENT WEBSITE: www.jocolibrary.org EVENT SPONSORS: Johnson County Library, State Library of Kansas, Kansas Small Business Development Center, KCSourceLink

GEW 2011

GovFest 2011 for Entrepreneurs: What Government Can Do For Your Business

Overland Park, Kansas

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Did you know there are government and nonprofit agencies available to help businesses start and grow for little or no cost? GovFest brings these agencies together, providing easy access for the beginning entrepreneur or the small business seeking help to grow. Representatives from local agencies will attend this year's event to staff an exhibit hall and deliver targeted programs. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 'Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training' with Ross Draney, Subcenter Director, Wichita Office, Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 12 - 1 p.m. 'Lunch & Learn: ReferenceUSA Demonstration' with Fran Dennison, Business Librarian, Johnson County Library Addessi , Consultant, Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC, and Rebecca Gubbels, Small Business Product Manager, UMB Bank. Facilitated by Stephanie Zamora, Network Navigator, KCSourceLink. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 'How to Apply for a Loan' with Neida Neusinkvelt, Assistant District Director for Economic Development, SBA, John. 3 - 4 p.m. 'Marketing Your Small Business on Facebook and Other Social Networks' with John Addessi, Consultant, Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 'Local Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories' with Sal Frustaci, Co-Owner, New York Dawg Pound and Judy Transue, Business Manager, Co-Owner CHC Creative Remodeling. Facilitated by Stephanie Zamora, Network Navigator, KCSourceLink. 5 - 6 p.m. Reception. 6 - 8:30 p.m. 'Starting a Business: Success Right from the Start' with Elisa Waldman, Consultant, Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC.