Provide information on resources available through the Office of Economic Development International Trade and the Small Business Development Center Network. This session will provide contact information and descriptions of programs/services available to entrepeneurs in Colorado.

Creation of Small Business Advisory Council. This program could be built in conjuction with and participation and advice from elected officials, on local, state and federal level.

Create meetings with elected officials in small forum a minium of three times per year
Develop working relationship with elected officials to track legislation that impacts small business

Create a representative pool of people and companies for elected officials to seek advice from,receive input from, and include in special events

Session on how to get yourself noticed in the social media space so that:

1. inbound opportunities occur more frequently
2. you can find the resources you need
3. you get the credibility that you need and deserve

The session will focus on LinkedIn and Twitter for the kmost part.

In this workshop you will answer five questions that will help you know whether or not social media should be part of your business strategy. Everyone will leave the workshop with their own plan for how to use social media -- whether it's part of their business strategy, or not; whether they're already using social media or are just getting started.

Local business is one of our key routes to a sustainable economy. And, like any sustainable business, local enterprises must communicate with integrity. Why? Because conscious consumers--the ones most likely to seek you out--can smell disingenuous messaging across a big box store. Your brand and message must honestly and accurately convey your business mission, personality, and offerings. But, you can't just create some high-flown phrases and filing them away; to maintain integrity, the ideals must translate to day-to-day tasks.

Discount Dough are dollars accepted by merchants replacing discount which make a product or service less valuable. They are either purchased or earned through surfing and searching the net. see http://findzip.com

The Personal or American Wealth card is an alternate economic median of exchange that can empower local, state and the federal government with unlimited resources.
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It's the new kid on the block, but social media is gaining a reputation as one of the least expensive, most effective means of marketing around. In addition to providing a cheap and easy way to give a face to your business, social media can connect local resources, businesses, and consumers in a meaningful and mutually beneficial way.