2010 Schedule of Events
The Small Business Tribal Council (Small Business Council) has convened and Survivor: Birmingham is heating up! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to gain immunity for your tribe (company) from this barbaric economy. Register now for the events below before you get “voted off the island!” Are you up for the challenge?
Monday, May 3rd, VIP Reception
Burr & Forman, 5-7 p.m.
The opening night reception is a VIP exclusive event for past award winners and current award nominees. This year’s VIP Reception will be held at the Burr & Forman located in the Wachovia Tower. This event is invitation only and will be held at no charge to guests. If you are a past award winner or current nominee, please click HERE to register.
Tuesday, May 4th, “Surviving the Business Life Cycle” Seminars Series
Birmingham Business Alliance, 7–11:30 a.m.
Join the Small Business Council and Main Street Birmingham as they team up to bring an action-packed variety of seminars that truly reflect small businesses’ needs. Hear from true survivors in this down economy and learn how to take your business to the next level. Speakers for the series are as follows:
Frazer Rolen, SVP of Federal Advocacy, AL Hospital Association: “How the New Healthcare Bill Affects Your Business”
Michael McCraw, Principal, Covenant Consulting Group: “Optimizing Your Company’s Finances in the New Economy”
David Wilson, Director of Sales for Alabama, UPS: “New Old School Marketing: It’s All About Relationship”
Breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited to 50 people, so click HERE to register now to secure your spot!
Individual Ticket: $40
Wednesday, May 5th, Jr. Achievement Scholarship Competition
UAB School of Business, 9–11 a.m.
The Fifth Annual Titan Competition is a program that allows high-school students to operate a virtual company where success depends on quarterly decisions they make about product, price, marketing, R&D and business practices (more info at http://ja.titan.org). Out of 76 classes in schools across the metro region, six will be chosen to participate in the competition on May 5. If you are interested in donating to this most worthy cause, please contact Alison Howell at 205-241-8108 or ahowell@birminghambusinessalliance.com before April 30. There is no charge to attend this event. REGISTER NOW
Thursday, May 6th, Small Business Awards Reception & Ceremony
B&A Warehouse, Reception 5:30 p.m., Ceremony 7 p.m.
B&A Warehouse will host the 26th Annual Small Business Awards reception and ceremony. Come network with the region’s most successful small business owners and join the celebration in honoring all of our small business finalists and find out who the winners will be! NBC 13’s Wendy Garner will host the night’s festivities. Click HERE to register.
Chairman Circle: Free
Individual Ticket: $55
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All Access Pass (Small Business Seminars and Awards Reception & Ceremony)
Individual Ticket: $75
