Emerge
2025

SAVE THE DATE: October 8 – 9

Enhance Your Career at EMERGE 2024

EMERGE: The first-of-its-kind professional development conference aimed at business advisors, consultants, and SBDC staff to educate, integrate, and collaborate.

Emerge 2025

Introduction

Norcal SBDC is excited to announce the upcoming EMERGE Conference, an exclusive, no-cost professional development event, designed exclusively for SBDC business advisors and staff.

This event is tailored specifically for you, with the aim to enhance your skills, expand your network, and elevate your professional presence. Along with insightful sessions and networking opportunities, we are thrilled to offer a special feature at this year’s conference:

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY:

Elevate your professional profile with a complimentary, high-quality headshot session, valued at $300.

A FREE EVENT

No-Cost to Attend

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TIMES & DateS:

October 8-9, 2024

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Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento

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Reservations can also be made by calling 800-686-3775 and asking for the “Emerge – SBDC Conference” rate.

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DETAILS

Conference Details

EMERGE
2024

By The Numbers

2022 — 2023 Impact

Your role as an SBDC advisor has significantly impacted our region’s economy. EMERGE is not only a celebration of this impact but also a means to further hone your skills. In the last two years, the impact we’ve collectively made is substantial:

  • 5,649 jobs created
  • Launch of 1,181 new businesses
  • Facilitation of over $1.05 billion in capital investment

These achievements highlight the profound effect of your work on small business growth and resilience.

EMERGE is about Learning, Networking, and Growth

EMERGE offers interactive classes on topics essential for business growth, including:

  • Success: Advanced business tools.
  • Lending Mastery: Pitching strategies and building lender relationships.
  • Tech & AI Innovation: Leveraging technology and AI for business advantage.
  • Professional Development: Effective coaching and impactful economic advising.
  • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Safeguarding businesses and understanding legalities.
  • Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Advanced tactics for online business growth.

Agenda

PRE-CONFERENCE

6:00 — 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Kick off the conference with our Welcome Reception. An evening of warm greetings, light refreshments, and a chance to network with SBDC colleagues in a relaxed, social setting.

DAY One

7:30 — 9:00 AM
Registration

Start your day by registering, and then head over to a complimentary breakfast.

9:00 — 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks

Opening remarks by Norcal SBDC and SBA. Advisor awards presentation.

10:15 — 11:15 AM
Breakout Session 1

Topics include business starts, international trade, and effective advising for economic impact.

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS
Forging the Future Economy: Reimagining Founder Support for Exponential Growth
Business Beyond Borders: Unlocking International Market Potential
Impact Advising: Transforming Expertise into Economic Growth

11:25 AM — 12:25 PM
Breakout Session 2

Explore government contracting, lender relationships, AI for small businesses, and digital marketing strategies.

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS
From Capability to Contract: Mastering the Art of Government Bids
Lender-Advisor Synergy: Bridging the Gap for Small Business Success
AI Revolution: Supercharging Small Business Efficiency
SBDC’s Digital Marketing Playbook: Strategize, Execute, Score

12:30 — 2:00 PM
Lunch

During the lunch break, gain valuable insights from our US Bank Sponsor, who will provide a market analysis and future forecast.

2:15 — 3:15 PM
Breakout Session 3

Sessions on capital infusion strategies, AI applications, and a SBDC directors & staff forum.

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS
AI Revolution: Supercharging Small Business Efficiency
Deal or No Deal: Mastering the Art of Fundable Proposals
Leading Your SBDC Team: Monitoring and Maximizing Advisor Impact

3:25 — 4:25 PM
Breakout Session 4

Final sessions covering lender relationships, business intelligence tools, cybersecurity best practices, and practical accounting advice.

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS
Lender-Advisor Synergy: Bridging the Gap for Small Business Success
Vertical IQ Mastery: Unlocking Business Intelligence
Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Small Business in the Cyber Age
Balance Sheets to Bank Accounts: Crafting Useful Financial Statements for Small Business Growth

4:30 — 6:00 PM
Networking Reception

Wind down the day with a networking reception. Connect, share insights, and build lasting relationships with colleagues.

Mixer

Make New Connections

Kickstart the conference with an exclusive mixer event!


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Connect with fellow advisors and industry experts in a relaxed setting—a perfect opportunity to build relationships and share insights.

Registration

Registration IS NOW CLOSED

Your role as SBDC advisors is crucial to our clients’ success and our region’s economic health.

Emerge is tailored to equip you with advanced tools and strategies. Join us at EMERGE for a day of enriching learning and networking.

See you there!

EMERGE 2024

An exclusive, no-cost event for SBDC advisors and staff.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento

Click the button below to register.

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Reservations can also be made by calling 800-686-3775 and asking for the “Emerge—SBDC Conference” rate.

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