REGIONAL BUSINESS SUMMIT

Engage with professionals who are leading the way in economic recovery, relevancy,
and objectives on the eastside

• Learn from industry leaders on recovery and building a resilient economy for the future
• Share your ideas and expertise at a roundtable session with other business owners
• Take away quick tips to help you grow your business
• Network with your peers at this fun, informative and highly engaging virtual event
• Make new connections to expand your sphere of influence
• Develop leads and gain competitive services in the virtual Expo

8:00 - 8:30am        Health Care Update Get the latest report on Covid-19 vaccinations, the status of infection rates and guidance for businesses from our experts in health care.   8:30 - 9:00 am       Virtual Networking   9:05 - 9:45 am       Welcome and Morning Speaker Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Bryan Clay shares his powerful and inspirational story.             9:45 - 10:00 am     Break/Visit Exhibitors   10:00 - 10:55 am   Main Stage - CEO Panel How do we move forward and build a resilient economy for the future?  Leaders in Government, Education and Economic Development will share their expertise and engage with attendees regarding challenges and solutions that can make our region stronger and resilient.     11:00 - 11:45          Roundtable Discussions Engage other owners and decision makers during our Roundtable discussions.  Share your story and discuss what's next for business in our next phase of recovery.  Inspire others by sharing your experiences and best practices and walk away with new ideas.  Business Model Innovation ​Technology to Support Growth and Increase Efficiency Customer Engagement Recovery Best Practices  11:45 - 12:30p       Lunch/Visit Exhibitors             12:30 - 1:15p       Break Outs -  Quick Tips from the Experts Hear from our experts on topics that will help support your business growth.  Choose your top three and learn from our leaders in the field.  Each presentation will last 15 minutes and be repeated three times.   Complying with Workplace Health and Safety Laws Harness the Power of Storytelling for Your Business Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keeping Your Data Secure Know Which Resources are Best for Your Business 1:15 - 2:10p          Main Stage - CEO Panel  How can the business community rally our region and drive economic recovery? Leading voices from the Hospitality, Real Estate and Retail industries will be on the Main Stage to engage with attendees and discuss this topic.     2:10p                     Closing Remarks