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AGENDA8:00 AM Registration, Breakfast and Networking

GENERAL SESSION8:15 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks

Master of Ceremonies: Jefferson Davis, City of NacogdochesOpening Remarks:Ruth Hughs, Texas Workforce CommissionNancy Windham, Forest Country PartnershipPresentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance:Boy Scout Troop 100, Nacogdoches

KEYNOTE ADDRESSKeynote Speaker: Carter Sterling, Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Site Access Solutions

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

9:30 AM - 10:25 AM

TRACK 1: MARKETING | GeoFencingModerator: Jason Reese, Rusche College of Business - Stephen F. Austin State UniversityLandon Morrison, Town Square MediaCrystal Williams, McWilliams and Son Heating & Air

TRACK 2: FINANCING | Traditional FinancingModerator: David Kaiser, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityJimmy Mize, Commercial Bank of TexasCamille Stanfield, Shelby Savings Bank in CenterRon Collins, BancorpSouth

TRACK 3: BUSINESS CONTINUITY | CybersecurityModerator: Tim Leonard, Commercial Bank of TexasLandon Phil Hale, NacSpacePeter Fernandez, Omni Cyber ComputersAndy Delgado, Apollos Development

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

TRACK 1: MARKETING | Stephen F. Austin State University Marketing ResourcesModerator: Jason Reese, Rusche College of Business - Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNancy Windham, Texas Forest Country PartnershipCooper Terry, FastenalJamie Bouldin –Stephen F. Austin Stat University Career CenterCathey Page – Georgia Pacific (Stephen F. Austin State University Intern Program)

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TRACK 2: FINANCING | Alternative FinancingModerator: Larry Cain, Angelia College Small Business Development CenterRichard Gianni, LiftFundCindy Urrutia, PeopleFundHorace & Adlai Mast, Principal Road Investments

TRACK 3: BUSINESS CONTINUITY | Succession PlanningModerator: Wayne Mitchell, Nacogdoches County Chamber of CommerceDavid and Teresa Darby, Glass Castles Stained Glass StudioDavid Nortch, Pie’s Frozen Custard and Yogurt BarClayton Collier, Hydrex Environmental

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

TRACK 1: MARKETING | Finding Your TribeModerator: Jason Reese, Rusche College of Business - Stephen F. Austin State UniversityAmy Mehaffey, City of NacogdochesCarlie Allen, Splash Kingdom Family WaterparksRachel Skowronek, Marshall Main Street

TRACK 2: FINANCING | Government FinancingModerator: Larry Cain, Angelia College Small Business Development CenterManuel Martinez, Texas Department of AgricultureBridget Moon, U.S. Small Business AdministrationVictor Morrison, Uncle Doug’sSabrina Glenn, U.S. Department of Agriculture

TRACK 3: BUSINESS CONTINUITY | Crisis ManagementModerator: Robert Hurst, Critical LeadershipSandy Cox, Cox ContractorsFire Chief Keith KiplingerPatrick Castillo, ServPro

12:30 PM CLOSING REMARKSBetty Russo, Office of the Governor

8:00 AM -1:00 PM

NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORSSpend the day getting to know local, regional, state and federal resource providers.

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