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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Summit Will Empower Small Businesses to Reach New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) is proud to announce the 2nd annual Moore Entrepreneurial Summit. This must-attend event will bring together aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, business support experts\, and resource providers for an evening of learning and networking. \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\n	Date: Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024\n	Time: 6:00-7:45pm [Doors open at 5:30pm]\n	Venue: The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Rd S. | Pinehurst\, NC\n	Registration: www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit \n	Door Prizes: Provided by local businesses\n\n \n\nAttendees at the 2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from successful entrepreneurs\, business support experts\, resource providers\, and other attendees to gain valuable insights on how to take their business to the next level.\n\n \n\nKey Highlights of the Summit\n\n \n\nPanel Discussions  The Summit will include two panel discussions to help small business owners unlock expert strategies to market and scale their business.\n\n \n\n	"Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Technology to Market Your Small Business" - AI and other digital applications are revolutionizing the marketing landscape for small businesses. Panelists will share the latest AI\, social media\, and ecommerce tools that small businesses can successfully integrate into their marketing strategies to achieve a competitive edge and drive business growth. Expert panelists include:\n\n	\n		Vinay Raman\, Founder & CEO of CAARMO\, Inc.\,\n		Kit McKinley\, Agency Director of First Flight Agency\,\n		Joseph White\, Founder & CEO of Tuff Digital Marketing\, and\n		Liza Rodewald\, Founder & CEO of Instant Teams.\n	\n	\n\n \n\n\n	"How to Scale Your Small Business"- Scaling a business presents unique challenges and opportunities. Panelists will discuss strategies\, lessons learned\, and financing mechanisms to help small businesses navigate the complexities of growing and expanding a business. Experienced panelists include:\n\n \n\n\n	Micah Niebauer\, Co-founder & CEO of Southern Pines Brewing Company\,\n	Erica Parker\, VP & Government Guaranteed Lending Business Development Officer at Fidelity Bank\,\n	Nathan Cherry\, Owner of Fidelis Financial\,\n	Amanda Gustafson\, Owner of Amanda Gustafson Consulting\, and\n	Frank Del Villar\, Director of Underwriting & Strategic Initiatives at Carolina Community Impact.\n\n \n\nResource Expo   More than a dozen organizations that support emerging startups and small businesses will be on-hand to connect one-on-one with and provide valuable resources to attendees. Attendees can explore services offered by resource providers\, including FREE business coaching/counseling\, financial services\, and more. \n\nNetworking -  Attendees will be able to network with fellow entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, representatives from entrepreneurial support organizations\, and event sponsors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPre-registration is required\, with seating limited to the first 200 registrants. Attendees can take advantage of the $25 Early Bird registration fee through October 25. After October 25\, admission is $30 per person. The registration deadline is Friday\, November 15. To register and learn more about the 2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit\, please visit www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit. \n\n\n\nSponsors of the 2nd annual Moore Entrepreneurial Summit include MCEDP\, the Moore County Chamber of Commerce\, The Pilot\, Village of Pinehurst\, Duke Energy\, First Bank\, Fidelity Bank\, LKC Engineering PLLC\, DMJPS PLLC\, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Co.\, Sandhills Community College\, First Capital Bank\, Cooper Ford\, C.F. Smith Property Group\, Southern Pines Brewing Co.\, Clark Chevrolet\, Robbins May & Rich LLP\, Tri South Builders\, Summit Retirement Partners\, Rhetson Companies Inc.\, Thigpen & Jenkins\, and Maggie's Farm.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) is proud to announce the 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Moore Entrepreneurial Summit. This must-attend event will bring together aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, business support experts\, and resource providers for an evening of learning and networking. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Event Details</span></span></strong>\n<ul>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Date</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">: Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Time</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">: 6:00-7:45pm [Doors open at 5:30pm]</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Venue</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">: The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Rd S. | Pinehurst\, NC</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Registration</span></span></strong>: <a href="http://www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit</span></span></a>&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Door Prizes:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"> Provided by local businesses</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Attendees at the 2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from successful entrepreneurs\, business support experts\, resource providers\, and other attendees to gain valuable insights on how to take their business to the next level.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Key Highlights of the Summit</span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Panel Discussions</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"> &ndash\;The Summit will include two panel discussions to help small business owners unlock expert strategies to market and scale their business.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<ol>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&ldquo\;Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) &amp\; Technology to Market Your Small Business&rdquo\;</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"> - AI and other digital applications are revolutionizing the marketing landscape for small businesses. Panelists will share the latest AI\, social media\, and ecommerce tools that small businesses can successfully integrate into their marketing strategies to achieve a competitive edge and drive business growth. Expert panelists include:</span></span>\n\n	<ul>\n		<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Vinay Raman\, Founder &amp\; CEO of CAARMO\, Inc.\,</span></span></li>\n		<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Kit McKinley\, Agency Director of First Flight Agency\,</span></span></li>\n		<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Joseph White\, Founder &amp\; CEO of Tuff Digital Marketing\, and</span></span></li>\n		<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Liza Rodewald\, Founder &amp\; CEO of Instant Teams.</span></span></li>\n	</ul>\n	</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<ol>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;" value="2"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&ldquo\;How to Scale Your Small Business&rdquo\;</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">- Scaling a business presents unique challenges and opportunities. Panelists will discuss strategies\, lessons learned\, and financing mechanisms to help small businesses navigate the complexities of growing and expanding a business. Experienced panelists include:</span></span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<ul>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Micah Niebauer\, Co-founder &amp\; CEO of Southern Pines Brewing Company\,</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Erica Parker\, VP &amp\; Government Guaranteed Lending Business Development Officer at Fidelity Bank\,</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Nathan Cherry\, Owner of Fidelis Financial\,</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Amanda Gustafson\, Owner of Amanda Gustafson Consulting\, and</span></span></li>\n	<li align="left" style="text-align:left\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Frank Del Villar\, Director of Underwriting &amp\; Strategic Initiatives at Carolina Community Impact.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Resource Expo</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"> &ndash\; More than a dozen organizations that support emerging startups and small businesses will be on-hand to connect one-on-one with and provide valuable resources to attendees. Attendees can explore services offered by resource providers\, including FREE business coaching/counseling\, financial services\, and more. </span></span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Networking</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"> - &nbsp\;Attendees will be able to network with fellow entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, representatives from entrepreneurial support organizations\, and event sponsors.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Pre-registration is required\, with seating limited to the first 200 registrants. Attendees can take advantage of the $25 Early Bird registration fee through October 25. After October 25\, admission is $30 per person. The registration deadline is Friday\, November 15. To register and learn more about the 2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit\, please visit </span></span><a href="http://www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">www.moorecountyedp.org/ent-summit</span></span></a><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Sponsors of the 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Moore Entrepreneurial Summit include MCEDP\, the Moore County Chamber of Commerce\, The Pilot\, Village of Pinehurst\, Duke Energy\, First Bank\, Fidelity Bank\, LKC Engineering PLLC\, DMJPS PLLC\, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Co.\, Sandhills Community College\, First Capital Bank\, Cooper Ford\, C.F. Smith Property Group\, Southern Pines Brewing Co.\, Clark Chevrolet\, Robbins May &amp\; Rich LLP\, Tri South Builders\, Summit Retirement Partners\, Rhetson Companies Inc.\, Thigpen &amp\; Jenkins\, and Maggie&rsquo\;s Farm.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Venue: The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Rd S. | Pinehurst\, NC
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