Let's Do Lunch with the Experts

Let's Do Lunch with the Experts is a new initiative designed to help busy professionals advance their entrepreneurial skills. Join in to hear local experts share their experience, knowledge, and insight regarding a variety of business-related issues.

Fall 2018 Series Speakers

All of these events take place at our LionLaunch Innovation Hub!
15 E. Main Street in downtown Schuylkill Haven

 

 

Business Smart Workshop:
Ready, Set, Get Credit Ready

Monday, October 22

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $12 (includes lunch)
Register here

Shannon Degiglio, with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is a Lender Relations & Economic Development Specialist, Business & Development Officer, and Veteran. Shannon will share how and why she got involved with the SBA as well as helpful resources for new and small businesses that will make a big impact in their journey to finding funding. She’ll cover how to find possible resources for funding, the “Five C’s of Credit”, why a credit score matters and what is included in a loan application.

She wants you to remember the only thing a potential lender knows about your business is the story you tell.

 

Employee Retention:
Mentoring for Millenials

Monday, November 19

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $12 (includes lunch)
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Skill and leadership development are critical for employee retention. Did you know that millennials job-hop more than any other generation? Mentoring can help. Learn how to make it part of your corporate and personal development plan.

Ceil Michalik, former EVP of Ford Motor Credit Company and now president of Michalik Consulting LLC in Schuylkill Haven will share her business expertise and explain why mentoring improves business acumen, emotional intelligence, self-discipline; provides a safe sounding board for testing ideas and plans; and expands your network and skills.

 

Digital Marketing 101:
Breaking it Down to Enjoy a

Successful Online Ride

Monday, December 10

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $12 (includes lunch)
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Scott Williams, owner of Cotts, Inc., and creator of SkooCal, brings more than 30 years business ownership, e-commerce and marketing experience to our lunch table. This LionLaunch Business Plan Competition winner knows a thing or two about digital marketing and can break it down so you can take full advantage of what is available to you.

He’ll explain why social media alone isn’t enough, define common digital terminology and get you started with some doable action steps.