Ventura Business Marketplace & Conference
Friday October 26th - Marriott Ventura Beach - 2055 Harbor Blvd.
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Platinum
Sponsors
7:15 - 9:00 AM
Connection Breakfast
($20-$25)
Network and give your commercial to 175+ potential new customers at our
premier networking function!
KVTA live broadcast of the Spence and Bob
Show!
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GOLD SPONSORS
9:10 - 10:30 AM
Workshop Session I
($25 for one Workshop or $75 for day pass)
Wage
and Hour Heartburn
Presenter: Jonathan Fraser Light, Partner
Company: Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton
Website: www.nchc.com
Description:
The pitfalls to avoid, including meal breaks, rest
breaks, pay stubs, rounding practices, overtime calculation,
travel time, "salaried" employees and other classification
problems; calculating vacation, sick time and PTO; and other
issues that catch employers off guard.
Business
Plans - Roadmap to Success
Presenter: Pat Sweeney
Company: Ventura Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Website: www.vcsbdc.com
Description: Business owners need an effective road
map for success and to secure funding. Focus on creating
that road map, defining the business and identifying where
it fits and what it needs to thrive. Not just for new
businesses but for established ones, as well, to revisit the
business plan to determine if they are still on the right
path.
Learn
to Hit a "Home Run" in Your Business
Presenter: Coach Ron Tunick
Company: Nations Transaction Services, Inc.
Website: www.coachrontunick.com
Description: To Coach Ron, it has become obvious why some
businesses grow continuously, and why some don't make it. He
has synthesized this insight into a business strategy that
you can truly apply to your business. Take advantage of
Coach's book In the Thinking Room while he's giving it out
for free.
Dealing
with Difficult People
Presenter: Karen Gorback, Ph.D
Company: Ventura College, Institute for Community and
Professional Devel.(ICPD)Website: www.venturacollege.edu/icpd
Description: At the heart of any business is its customers;
both external and internal. Regardless of the nature of our
business, our interpersonal relationships with customers
make our businesses sing! We will cover specific tips and
strategies for dealing with challenging individuals.
10:40 - NOON
Workshop Session II
($25 for one Workshop or $75 for day pass)
Mandated Leaves of Absence and Related Benefits
Presenter: Karen Gabler
Company: Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton
Website: www.nchc.com
Description: There are 19 mandatory leaves of absence that CA employers
must provide their employees. Learn mandatory state and federal leaves
of absence, how to determine if a leave of absence applies in your
workplace, handle insurance benefits during and much more.
Money for Growth - Access to Capital
Presenter: Bill Furrell
Company: Vta. Small Business Devel. Ctr. (SBDC)
Website: www.vcsbdc.com
Description: Growing your business requires capital and these days,
capital can be hard to find. Here is your chance to hear what funding is
out there and what you'll need to do bring it into your business.
Internet Marketing for Your Business
Presenter: Sam Benner
Company: WSI Global Solutions
Website: www.wsiwebdirect.com
Description: Search engine optimization, keywords, pay-per-click
advertising, email marketing; terms that business owners see every day.
What do these terms mean? How can I use them for business? Discover
different internet marketing strategies. Learn to implement and utilize
the internet as a lead source.
Are You Hiring Your Next Workers' Compensation Claim?
Presenter: Valerie Whalin / David Musgrove, PT, CEAS II, CSCS
Company: Advantage Physical Therapy
Website: www.advantagept.com
Description: Reduce risk with Functional Employment Testing. A
University of MA study shows 10% of the U.S. workforce is not capable of
performing the essential functions of their job. 75% of work-related
injuries occur among this same 10%. Can YOU identify who is physically
capable or not capable of performing the essential functions of your
jobs? Isn't employment testing discriminatory? Won't I get sued? Come
find out how you can legally create a safe workplace for your employees
and your company.
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Silver Sponsors
City of Ventura -
Cypress Place Senior Living -
E.J. Harrison & Sons -
FDIS Ventura County -
Rabobank -
Southern California Edison -
VC Reporter
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Business Luncheon
($35-$40)
"Politics and the Local Economyâ€
Presenters will engage in a round table
discussion of how public policy
impacts a strong local
economy:
Dr.
Bill Watkins,
UCSB Economic Forecast Project
Mike Madrid,
Public Affairs Director,
League of California Cities
Tim Gallagher,
Consultant,
former Ventura County Star Publisher
Dr.
Herbert Gooch III,
Director of the Masters in Public Policy and Administration
Program
California Lutheran University
Luncheon Sponsor
Register now!
1:00 PM
Exhibitors Hall Opens
(free)
Live broadcast from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Live broadcast
from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Advantage Physical Therapy
Affinity Bank
Anchor Printing & Graphics
Architexture
AT&T
AT&T Yellow Pages
ATSSI - AT System Security Inc.
Beverly Hills Physicians
Camarillo Premium Outlets
City of Ventura
Community Memorial Health Systems
Costco Wholesale
Country Inn & Suites
County Commerce Bank
Create Prosperity Acctg & Bus. Consulting
Cumulus Media
Cypress Place Senior Living
Discover Ventura County Magazine
Document Systems
E.J. Harrison & Sons
Edward Jones
FASTSIGNS
FDIS Ventura County
Gold Coast Broadcasting
Grossman Imaging Centers
Human Services Agency /
Business Employment Services
Interiors by Decorating Den
Kaiser Permanente
Kiwanis Club of Ventura
Linda K. Millstone / United First Financial
Mary Kay
Meathead Movers
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider.
Nations Transaction Services
New Horizons Southern California
Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton
Office Depot
Ojai Valley Directory
Pacific Coast Business Times
PODS
Rabobank
Roth Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Santa Clara Executive Suites
Sign-A-Rama
Signs of Distinction
Southern California Edison
The Gas Company
United Payment Services
VC Reporter
Ventura Breeze
Ventura Chamber of Commerce /
Political Action Committee
Ventura College / ICPD
Ventura County Credit Union
Ventura County Small Business Devel. Ctr.
Ventura County Star
Ventura Family YMCA
Ventura Phone Book, The / City Books
Ventura Rental Center
Washington Mutual Bank
West Coast Environmental & Engineering
WSI Global Solutions
Yellow Book USA
ZESTNET, Inc./VCS
1:40 - 3:00 PM
Workshop Session III
($25 for one Workshop or $75 for day pass)
Discipline and Termination
Presenter: Curtis Graham
Company: Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton
Website: www.nchc.com
Description: What every employer must know about discipline,
documentation,
protecting at-will employment status,
probation, suspension, termination, severance and release agreements.
Estate Planning - What You Need to Know
Presenter: Roy Schneider, Esq.
Company: Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider, LLP
Website: www.MWGJS.com
Description: For Family Protection and Peace of Mind- topics include:
How to avoid probate and save money; How to eliminate or substantially
reduce estate taxes; How to protect assets from creditors; How to
protect the interest of your children after your death; Why joint
tenancy is not a good idea and more…
Ready, Set, Grow-Get More Sales and Revenues from Your Marketing
Presenter: Lynn Sarkany
Company: Vta. Small Business Devel. Ctr. (SBDC)
Website: www.vcsbdc.com
Description: Who are your best customers? Do you know? Lots of business
owners don't! In this session you'll learn how to identify the customers
that will bring you the greatest return on your marketing dollars, how
to get them to buy and creative ways to keep them part of your business.
Using Color to Increase Staff Productivity and Customer Credibility
Presenter: Robin Sullivan
Company: Interiors by Decorating Den
Website: www.mydecoratingden.com
Description: A good color scheme and good office design will increase
the productivity of staff and increase influence and credibility with
customers. The proper color scheme and design for a workplace can be as
vital to business success as a healthy bank account. Learn what color
and design tricks will work for you and what colors and design flaws can
drain your business. A fun seminar with many "Ah Ha!" moments!
3:10 - 4:30 PM
Workshop Session IV
($25 for one Workshop or $75 for day pass)
Access to Recruitment
Presenter: Ellen Gaynor
Company: Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Website: www.wib.ventura.org
Description: In this interactive workshop we will discuss what employers
are finding in job seekers; what you (the employer) want and can't find
in applicants, and what you are currently doing for your hiring needs,
as well as the costs of recruitment and training of employees. Learn
about the cost saving and time reducing processes that are available, to
any size employers, from a small family business to a major corporation
at your local Job and Career Centers.
Small Business Financing Made Simple
Presenter: Joe Palmer
Company: Economic Development Collaborative - Ventura County (EDC-VC)
Website: www.edc-vc.com
Description: Funding is often the biggest obstacle a small business
owner will face. Obtain information on how small businesses can access
local funding, including information on the City of Ventura's Business
Assistance Program (BAP), which provides financing for area businesses.
Professional Development - Local Training Options You CAN Afford
Presenter: Carolyn Vang-Walker
Company: Technology Development Center (TDC)
Website: www.tdctraining.com
Description: Learn about programs offered by the Technology Development
Center (TDC), Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), Ventura College -
Institute for Community and Professional Development (ICPD) and Small
Business Development Center (SBDC). Classes with flexible hours can be
found on everything from computers to funding, grant writing to
photography, software to marketing, leadership to working with teams and
more.
Teams - Getting Things Done in an Effective Company
Presenter: Harriet Cohen
Company: Vta. Small Business Devel. Ctr. (SBDC)
Website: www.vcsbdc.com
Description: Good teams don't just happen, they need purpose, direction
and management. What are the key components to an effective team, who
should be included, how long should they last and what are the stages of
team development and management and how are they handled.
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Bronze Sponsors
AT&T -
Ventura County Small Business Development Center -
West Coast Environmental & Engineering - WSI Global
Solutions
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Exhibitors Reception
(free of charge)
Meet and greet sponsors, exhibitors, Board of Directors,
Ambassadors, workshop hosts and countless business
professionals who really make Ventura happen.
Enjoy
free appetizers and a cash bar while entering fabulous
chamber drawings and
basket raffles. A
silent auction will
delight you with local fun, treats and services.
Reception Sponsor
Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton
