The event takes place May 16

Tickets are now available for the Small Business and Entrepreneur Conference in Cookeville hosted by The Biz Foundry, Tennessee Small Business Development Center at UCDD and Center for Rural Innovation at Tennessee Tech University.

The event will happen on May 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6000 Tennessee Avenue in Cookeville.

Those attending can experience:

  • Advice from industry pros
  • Strategies you can implement today
  • Complimentary professional headshot
  • Connecting with networking and cocktails
  • Breakfast and lunch to showcase local businesses
  • Optional VIP dinner and workshop with keynote speaker

“This conference was built with YOU, the entrepreneur, in mind. We know it’s hard running a business,” according to BRC. “From the daily grind to fear of the unknown, this conference offers breakout sessions on key topics like marketing, IT, legal, finance and AI,” according to the Chamber.

The event’s keynote speaker is Author Vance Morris.

“… Whose Disney legacy is known for creating iconic marketing programs like the ‘Dine with a Character’ signature experience,” according to the release.

Early bird tickets are on sale for $75.  For more information, visit HERE.

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