A “MUST ATTEND” for all business owners, managers, prospective entrepreneurs & community leaders.    

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

CONFERENCE TRACKS:  (4 options / or select options across tracks)

1) STARTING A BUSINESS
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
Sources of Finance: Myths vs. Reality
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps

2) EXISTING BUSINESS:  CUSTOMER & MARKET DEVELOPMENT 
Mastering Marketing Foundations
10 Completely Correctable Advertising Mistakes
Amazingly Successful Employees!

3) EXISTING BUSINESS: COST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

HR/Benefit Management Strategies
Tax Management Strategies 
Insurance Management Strategies

4) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
What is “Economic Development”
Fundamentals of Economic Development
Local Economic Development Initiatives


Keynote Address - Mike Alden, MU Athletic Director
“The Five Levels of Leadership—Simple Reminders for All of Us”



2009 LAKE  BUSINESS CONFERENCE  
March 4, 2009
Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach