Event Name:
2010 Virginia Small Business Summit
Description
Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC is proud to announce the 2010 Virginia Small Business Summit, which will bring together entrepreneurs and small business leaders from across the Commonwealth, who will focus on developing common sense, businessfriendly ideas for Virginia lawmakers. Virginia must continue to maintain a competitive edge by enacting sound policies that attract and retain businesses and investment. The summit will focus on five core issues that are important to the small business community: Technology & Telecommunications, Transportation, Energy, Contracting & Regulatory Challenges; and Workforce Preparedness. These are working sessions, so participants can expect to roll up their sleeves and become actively involved in the discussion and final policies we will then submit to the Virginia Governor and General Assembly. Governor Bob McDonnell has been invited to receive the summit's findings — 2010: A Small Business Blueprint for Virginia's Future.
Event Date:
09-24-10
Event Time:
08:30 AM - 06:00 PM EST
Location:
Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, George Mason
4352 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA
Contact Person:

Details:
The summit will convene on September 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn that evening at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel on the campus of George Mason University.

Summit Registration Fees:
Pre-Register: $99
On Site: $149

Registration is open and Sponsorship opportunities are available at www.mwcapitol.com.

TENTATIVE AGENDA AS OF June 09, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welcome & Continental Breakfast
Summit Overview: Paul A. Miller, President, Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker: House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong (Invited)
Topic: Overview of Virginia’s Healthcare Lawsuit
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Technology & Telecommunications
Moderator: Josh Levi, Vice President, Northern Virginia Technology Council

Transportation
Moderator: J. Douglas Koelemay, Commonwealth Transportation Board

Energy
Moderator: The Honorable George F. Allen, President, American Energy Freedom Center

Contracting & Regulatory Challenges
Moderator: John Palatiello, President, John M. Palatiello & Associates

Workforce Preparedness
Moderator: Brett Vassey, President & CEO, Virginia Manufacturers Association

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon & Keynote Speaker: Governor Bob McDonnell (Invited)
Topic: Virginia’s Roadmap to Job Creation
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session

Session One Speaker: John Vogt, President, Chain Bridge Bank
Topic: Keys to Entrepreneurial Success in a Recovering Economy

Session Two Speaker: James Regan, Director, GMU Virginia Procurement Assistance Program
Topic: Navigating the Waters of State Procurement

2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reconvene Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
Special Guests: Members of the General Assembly
5:30 p.m. AdjournLinks:
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