Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, D.C. 20008
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Monday, May 21 * at the Omni Shoreham Hotel unless otherwise noted. |
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8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Omni Shoreham Hotel
Empire 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 T-Mobile Tech 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. |
Optional Session |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Networking Lunch & Sponsor Exhibits |
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12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Executive Room |
Small Business Resource Center Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
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12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Emcee:
David Chavern, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Regency Ballroom |
Opening Remarks: Struggling to Build a Business One Fry at a Time Ed Rensi, CEO, Tom & Eddie's |
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1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Palladian Room |
B2B Matchmaking Introduction |
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1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Palladian Room |
B2B National Procurement Matchmaking Summit attendees 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 a CCR registration Hosted by The Latino Coalition |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: The Wall Street Journal’s “How I Built It,” a panel discussion Moderator: Panelists: Sam Calagione, Founder and President, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Naveen Jain, Founder, Intelius An exclusive live event series from The Wall Street Journal featuring a panel of successful entrepreneurs who have built and grown their businesses into thriving companies. Leading pioneers share their insights in this interactive discussion and Q-and-A moderated by Small Business Editor Vanessa O'Connell. |
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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Economic Outlook Introduction: Speaker: |
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2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Discover Social Media Strategies Your Business Can Implement on the Spot Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur and The New York Times Best-Selling Author, The Thank You Economy Learn how to take advantage of the current business environment while preparing to succeed as it changes and evolves into what Vaynerchuck has termed “The Thank You Economy.” With the rise of the Internet and the power of the common consumer, businesses must look backward and scale the caring that their grandparents’ businesses exhibited toward their customers or watch the competition pass them by. Today, individuals and brands that out-care and out-love their competition—those emphasizing quality, value, responsiveness, and attention to detail—see the biggest returns. Vaynerchuk discusses the incredible tool that enables brands to show customers that they care: social media. |
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3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Breakout A: Chamber Roundtable Discussion David Olson, President, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Join this interactive discussion with fellow chamber managers and executives to share best practices. Learn insights and give advice on what works, what doesn’t, and what you dream about doing but haven’t yet implemented. Pick up new ideas and strategies, repackage and own them to show your tangible ROI. Breakout B: Green Light to Growth: Driving Job Creation Begins With Increased Access to Capital
Small businesses have historically led job creation during economic recoveries. But integral to job creation is access to capital—money for entrepreneurs to start new enterprises and for small businesses to grow through new product introductions, acquisitions, market expansion, and more. Hear from experts from all sides of the “access to capital” conversation as they explore available opportunities and steps to increase opportunities in the future.
Moderator:
Diane Tomb, President and CEO, National Association of Women Business Owners
Panelists:
Roz L. Alford, Founder and Co-principal, ASAP Solutions Group, LLC, NWBC Member
Andy Guggenheim, Counsel, House Committee on Small Business
Jeanne A. Hulit, Associate Administrator, Office of Capital Access, U.S. Small Business Administration
Patty Tuttle, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo’s Mid-Atlantic
Breakout C: Facebook: Giving Your Small Business a Boost Sarah Smith, Director, Online Operations-Austin, Facebook
Learn how to acquire and retain customers, build community around your business, and reach new markets among Facebook’s 800 million users. Based on an ongoing partnership between the U.S. Chamber and Facebook, this session looks at why your business should be operating on Facebook and how you can take advantage of advertising for marketers. Breakout D: Best Buy for Business: Innovations in Technology Make Running Your Business Easier Moderator:
Chad Fowler, Senior Vice President, Technology, Living Social
Panelists:
Ann M. Beauchesne, Vice President, National Security & Emergency Preparedness Department, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Paul W. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, mindSHIFT Technologies
Brian Hutto, Vice President, Business Services, Best Buy for Business
Join us for a captivating discussion with a distinguished panel of industry experts as they discuss technology and data security innovations to make your business more productive and profitable. Topics include how the latest in cloud services can save your business money while keeping your employees connected wherever they roam. Also learn how to keep your data, as well as your customers' data, safe, secure, and up to date.
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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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 |
| 8:00 p.m. | Shuttle returns from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| Tuesday, May 22 | |
| 7:30 a.m. West Hallway/ Registration Desk |
Registration and Attendee Materials Pickup |
| 7:30 a.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Sponsor Exhibits and T-Mobile Tech Center Open |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Regency Ballroom |
Networking Breakfast |
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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 honors the 2012 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners. The winner of the Community Excellence Award is announced.
Introduction:
Giovanni Coratolo, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Emcee:
Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Speaker:
Lani Hay, Founder, President, and CEO, Lanmark Technology (LMT) Inc.
*By invitation only. Sponsored by Sam’s Club®
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| 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Emcee:
David Chavern, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Welcome Remarks Introduction: Hector Barreto, Chairman, The Latino Coalition Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: How Small Business Can Achieve Big Business Success Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corporation |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Issue Experts Panel: The 2012 Elections – Issues to Understand and Anticipate Moderator: Bruce Josten, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Panelists: Randy Johnson, Senior Vice President, Labor, Immigration, and Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Janet Kavinoky, Executive Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Vice President, Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition Margaret Spellings, President, U.S. Forum for Policy Innovation |
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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. |
Breakout Sessions Breakout A: Secrets to Navigating the Global Marketplace Powered by FedEx Moderator: Jill Brannon, Senior Vice President, FedEx, International Sales Panelists: Russ Flemming, Vice President, FedEx Services, International Marketing
William Haynes, Founder, Sabai Technology
Matt Kennedy, Director, Strategic Partnerships Program, U.S. Commercial Service
Dr. Rick Serola, President, Serola Biomechanics
Bill Lovell, Director Global Chain, OtterBox
Hear from small businesses on how to leverage government agencies and service providers to create a solid export plan and manage a supply chain effectively. Breakout B: Protecting Your Competitive Advantage and Employees Christina Villena, Field Manager, Travelers Risk Control Statistics show that 40% of small businesses are forced to close after a disaster and never reopen. But being prepared is more than just about weather-related events. This breakout session helps you learn what can potentially affect your day-to-day operations. This session will discuss the biggest risks facing small businesses and outline the steps for building a business continuity plan. Breakout C: The Next Generation: Changing Business As We Know It Jennifer Kushell, President, Young & Successful Media; Founder, YSN.com Millennials are making old ways of doing business obsolete fast. Maybe you’ve been scratching your head trying to understand them. Hiring, attracting, retaining, or training them can be a challenge. Not only are Millennials your employees, but they are vendors, partners, competitors, and clients. From technology adoption to communication styles, marketing tactics to work ethics, values to social responsibility … if you’re not keeping up, odds are, you're falling behind. Learn what makes this younger generation tick, how to inspire them, and best leverage them for the success of your business. Breakout D: Key Strategies for Accessing Corporate and Government Contracts
Moderator:
Hector Barreto, Chairman, The Latino Coalition
Panelists:
Charles Bartlett, Business Relationship Manager at Hewlett-Packard
Dot Harris, Director, US Department of Energy, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
Beatriz Manetta, President and CEO, Argent Associates
Phyllis Meyer, Assistant Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships and Small Business Alliances, Dun & Bradstreet
Mark Oliver, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of the Interior
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 E: Igniting Innovation in Entrepreneurship: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Moderator:
Margaret Spellings, Senior Adviser, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President, Forum for Policy Innovation
Panelists:
Dina H. Powell, President, The Goldman Sachs Foundation
Rhys Powell, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate, President & Founder, Red Rabbit.
Letty Vélez, President & CEO, Chicago Mini Bus Travel
These panelists discuss job creation and economic development through public and private partnerships. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative has partnered with a network of community colleges and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to provide small businesses with greater access to a practical business education, capital, and business support services.
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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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12:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon
Rosalind G. Brewer, President and CEO, Sam's Club Colonel Greg Gadson, Decorated Army Commander and New York Giants Honorary Captain Emcee: John Ruan III, Chairman and CEO, Ruan Transportation Management Systems and Chairman of the Board, U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber honors the 7 Regional Finalists and announces the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year.
Sponsored by Sam's Club®
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2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits
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3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Small Businesses: Creating an Economy Built to Last Introduction: Speaker:
Karen Mills, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration |
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3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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General Session: All’s Fair: Love, War, and Politics Mary Matalin and James Carville, Political Consultants In this joint presentation, Washington's best-loved couple gives summit attendees an enlightening and entertaining look at today’s most important political issues as well as a behind-the-scenes look at Washington politics from both sides of the political aisle.
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| 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Afternoon Social & Sponsor Raffle Prizes |
| 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Executive Room |
Women in Small Business Networking Reception
Advanced RSVP required
Hosted by The Center for Women in Business and Dell
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| 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
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6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Empire Room
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100th Anniversary Reception |
| Wednesday, May 23 | |
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7:15 a.m.
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Grab and Go Breakfast |
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7:45 a.m. Buses will pick up at the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham and drop off in front of the American Trucking Associations building at 430 1st Street S.E. (between D Street and North Carolina). |
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 the 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 23rd 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.
30 1st Street S.E. (between D Street and North Carolina)
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Speaker: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) Sponsored by The Wall Street Journal |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Member Meetings Meetings need to be scheduled in advance. See the Rally page for tips on scheduling your meeting. |
