Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, D.C. 20008
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Monday, May 23 * at the Omni Shoreham Hotel unless otherwise noted. |
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8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Omni Shoreham Hotel
Regency Ballroom |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Council on Small Business Leadership Series Sessions *By invitation only *Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Sponsor Exhibits and Technology Center Open |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. West Hallway/ Registration Desk |
Registration and Attendee Materials Pickup |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Palladian Room |
Optional Session: B2B National Procurement Matchmaking – Informational Overview Find out what to expect during your scheduled matchmaking meetings and how to best position your company for success in federal and private sector contracting. *Suggested for those participating in B2B Procurement Matchmaking Hosted by The Latino Coalition |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Networking Lunch & Sponsor Exhibits |
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12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Palladian Room |
B2B National Procurement Matchmaking Summit attendees will meet with procurement officers from Federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies to discuss small business procurement opportunities. Meetings must be scheduled in advance. Note: Attendees must have a DUNS number and CCR registration to participate. Learn more about B2B Matchmaking. Hosted by The Latino Coalition |
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12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Cabinet Room |
Small Business Resource Center Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
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1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Regency Ballroom |
Opening Remarks
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1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Improve Your Likeability –► Improve Your Impact Bill Graham, Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University, and Owner, Graham Corporate Communications If you are a lobbyist, you sell ideas. If you are an entrepreneur, you sell products. Either way, if customers don't like you, they won't buy what you are selling. Likeability is the final decision-maker. All things being equal, we will hire you, buy from you, promote you, and work harder for you if we like you best. This session will give you immediately usable likeability tools that will improve your relationships, communicate more persuasively with customers and legislators, and network with impact. Sponsored by the Council on Small Business |
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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Health Care a Year Later: Are You Feeling Any Better? Moderator:
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3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Regency Ballroom |
General Session: The Wall Street Journal's "How I Built It" a panel discussion Moderator:
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Gain firsthand wisdom from this esteemed panel of entrepreneurs for a dynamic discussion as they delve into their journeys of launching successful businesses. Learn strategies essential to transform your breakthrough ideas into a thriving small business. |
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4:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Organizing Your Business Around People in This Social World Speaker: Grady Burnett, Vice President, Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook The web is being rebuilt around people. Because of the connections that have been established between people online, we now discover and consume content through our friends. Hear about the opportunities for businesses to organize around people in this social world. |
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4:50 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Economic Outlook Speaker: Dr. Martin Regalia, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Attendees will receive a candid, inside the beltway view of the current U.S. Economy. Dr. Regalia will discuss the current economic forces impacting the state of the American economy, his forecast of where it’s headed, and how it will affect businesses across the country. Sponsored by FedEx |
| 5:35 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Shuttles from the Omni Shoreham Hotel to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hall of Flags, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building
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Welcome Reception & Photos on the Roof Sponsored by Travelers |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hall of Flags, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building
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Contacting Congress Advocacy Campaign Sponsored by Small Business Nation and TradeRoots® |
| 8:00 p.m. | Shuttle returns from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| Tuesday, May 24 | |
| 7:30 a.m. West Hallway/ Registration Desk |
Registration and Attendee Materials Pickup |
| 7:30 a.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Sponsor Exhibits and Technology Center Open |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Regency Ballroom |
Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Hoovers |
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7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Diplomat Ballroom
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DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Awards Breakfast* The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will honor the 2011 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners. The winner of the Community Excellence Award will be announced. Emcee: Thomas J. Donohue,President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Speaker: Melinda Emerson, "SmallBizLady", President, MFE Consulting, LLC and Host, SmallBizChat *By invitation only Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Master of Ceremonies David Chavern, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Welcome Remarks Introduction: Hector Barreto, Chairman, The Latino Coalition
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9:45 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Issue Experts Panel: Navigating the New Congress: Policies to Understand and Anticipate Moderator:
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10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Operation Restore Balance: Keeping Runaway Regulation in Check Speaker: Andy Card, former Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush and Secretary of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Executive Room
Palladian Ballroom
Cabinet Room
Diplomat Ballroom
Forum Room |
Breakout Sessions Breakout A: Key Strategies for Accessing Corporate and Government Contracts Moderator:
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Have you always wanted to know what it takes to do business with the government or corporate America? Participate and learn from the experts how to take your business to the next level. Breakout B: Creating A Successful (But Manageable) Social Media Strategy Speaker:
We have been overwhelmed by social media lately. There are endless tools and tactics to choose from but every organization has only has limited resources to devote to using social media. At this session we’ll discuss how to prioritize. Using practical examples, we’ll walk step by step how to craft a social media plan that maximizes resources and actually helps to achieve your organization’s priorities Note: Recommended for chamber and association executives and staff. Breakout C: Resources to Reach New Markets Moderator: Tami Overby, Vice President, Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Panelists:
International business is no longer an option; it is imperative. As we aggressively work to double exports over the next five years, many resources exist to help small businesses better navigate this sometimes complex path to success. The trade agenda is gaining momentum with renewed discussions to move forward on passing U.S. trade agreements with South Korea, Panama, and Colombia, all of which will help grow jobs and provide a better business environment for small businesses. Join this group of experts for a lively discussion on how you can built for the future through international engagement. Breakout D: The Biggest Risks Facing Small Businesses Presenters:
Would your business survive a disaster? Many don't. Whether it's loss of inventory, compromised customer data or a significant weather event, 40% of entrepreneurs aren't able to recover after disaster and end up closing their doors for good. Don't become a statistic. Join Travelers, a leading property casualty insurer, to learn about some of the biggest risks facing businesses. You'll also learn how to build a business continuity plan—an absolute must for all business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to obtain expert guidance to protect your business and your future. Breakout Session E: Introducing Facebook to Your Business Speaker:
Are you interested in learning how your business can be successful on Facebook? The Facebook team will share an overview of business products, including Pages, Ads, Deals, and Sponsored Stories, to help your business get started on Facebook right away. This workshop is ideal for people who are new to using Facebook for their businesses. |
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12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon
The U.S. Chamber honors the 7 Regional Finalists and announces the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year. Keynote:
Awards Presentation:
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Sponsored by Sam's Club®
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1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits
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2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Tough Choices for Tough Times Keynote: Carly Fiorina, Business and Opinion Leader As individuals, business owners, and a nation, we face challenges and must confront them with courage and common sense. |
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2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Plywood Leadership: Lessons on Leadership from a Warrior, Statesman, and Scholar Keynote: General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan |
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3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Afternoon Break
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5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ambassador/ Birdcage Walk
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Attendee Cocktail Reception Sponso exhibits open and raffle gifts announced, courtesy of our Summit sponsors. |
| Wednesday, May 25 | |
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7:15 a.m.
Hampton Room
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Grab and Go Breakfast |
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7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Buses will pick up at the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham and drop off at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station. |
Buses depart for Capitol Hill Note: Luggage is NOT permitted inside the Capitol. Attendees may leave their luggage at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and return to collect it after Rally on the Hill. Any bag larger than 14" wide x 13" deep is prohibited on Capitol Hill. Please visit www.visitthecapitol.gov for more information on prohibited items. Attendees who will be leaving Washington on the 25th should allow enough time to return to the hotel to collect their luggage. |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
CVC 212-10
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Speakers:
Sponsored by The Wall Street Journal |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Member Meetings Meetings should be scheduled in advance. See the Rally page for tips on scheduling your meeting. |
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12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. SH 902 |
Luncheon Hosted by The Latino Coalition |
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