The Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Clayton County Development Authority, the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Association, and the UGA Small Business Development Centers at Georgia State University and Morehouse College proudly present the Business Finance Edition of the Code R.E.D. Level Up Series. The goal of this hands-on event is to connect individuals who are interested in starting a business as well as those looking to scale their business with both traditional and non-traditional financial resources as well as business planning information and tools. Our speakers and coaches represent Fifth-Third Bank, South State Bank, Invest Atlanta and more! Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and participant networking opportunities will be included in the schedule.
Registration closes on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:59PM.
We look forward to you joining us!
Event Details:
Date: January 27, 2024
Time: 9:30AM-2:00PM
Location: Clayton State University, Harbor Hall, Innovation Center, 5823 Trammell Road, Morrow GA 30260
Cost: $49.95 per person (includes event cost and processing fees; only electronic payments accepted)
Schedule:
9:30AM-10:00AM: Breakfast
10:00AM-10:15AM: Welcome
10:15AM-1:00PM: Workshop Sessions (by registered Track)
1:00PM-1:45PM: Lunch and Coaching Café
1:45PM-2:00PM: Close-Out
Participant Tracks:
Track 1: Business Building Bootcamp
Audience: Businesses established 0-3 years
Workshop Topics:
- Get Off To a Good Start by Choosing a Business Structure
- Get In Business to Stay in Business – Your Dream, Your Business
- Location, Location, Location and Determining Space Needs
- Funding – Banks and Nontraditional (Basics)
Track 2: Level Up Bootcamp
Audience: Businesses established 3+ years
Workshop Topics:
- Funding – Banks and Nontraditional
- Location, Location, Location and Adjusting to Space Growing Needs
- Business Tax Credits – What are they and how are they different from tax deductions
- Financial Pictures (Past and Projections – Do you have a Business or Hobby)
1:1 Coaches:
- Donald Lamar – Area Director, UGA SBDC at Morehouse
- Alicia Johnson – UGA SBDC at Georgia State University
- Kathy Plisko – Area Director, UGA SBDC at Georgia State University
- Erica Moses – Fifth Third Bank, Financial Center Manager
- Tomika Bullet – Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner
- Tracey West – Business Owner
- Kydra Finn – Career Coach
Questions?
Please email economic.development@asacdst.org with event questions.