Last Thursday (Oct. 15) , in conjunction with the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, NAWBO-SFBA was proud to present the Latina Business Strategies/NAWBO-U Breakfast focusing on providing educational resources to women business owners.
The diverse panel of women entrepreneurs who shared their experiences and tips for navigating and succeeding in this economy was great.
Agenda:
"Growing Your Business in a Down Economy"
This panel, was moderated by Vanessa Robledo of Black Coyote Vineyards and discussed how to shift and create new marketing strategies, how to look beyond your typical target customer for new contracts, how to create strategic alliances with other women-owned businesses.
Panelists included:
Katie Gutierrez – Assistant Match
Jeanne Beacham – Delphon Industries
Edith Yeung – San Francisco Entrepreneurs
"Secure New Contracts for Your Small Business: Demystify the Terminology and Process of Procurement"
This panel, was moderated by Denise Coley of Cisco Systems, and discussed the ways in which small business, micro-business and minority businesses can secure new contracts through the procurement process. Panelists shared their own successes and pitfalls in securing contracts from corporations and government.
Panelists included:
Ginny Velasquez – Team Persona Personnel
Sheila Lewis – Flyin' West Strategic Marketing Resource Group
Miranda Reyes, PG&E Supplier Diversity
Special thanks to Mr. Richard Ventura, president and CEO of the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for providing us once more with an informative event.
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