Tools & Tips for Building a Sustainable Business

Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7pm to 10pm

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The Valcucine Beverly Hills showroom hosted an evening of insightful discussion about how to get: SBA loans, angel investors, corporate sponsors, affordable yet good IP/business attorneys, marketing, social media strategies and ultimately a successful, sustainable business model. The event also featured great networking opportunities with sustainable business leaders service provider showcase tables, and light snacks and libations.

Moderator

Fran Seegull, Venture Partner, Funk Ventures; Senior Fellow, Society & Business Lab, Marshall School of Business, USC

Panelists

Doug Roberts, Partner, Thompson Hine LLP

Susan Emmer, Partner, Farmacy Agency

Felicito Cajayon, Dean of Resource & Economic Development, Los Angeles Community College District, Small Business Dream Center

Natalie Orta, Chief, Economic Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District Office

Jim Hodge, Division Small Business Manager and Vice President, Union Bank

SBC Board Members

Laura Berland-Shane, Lee Wallach, Lorelyn Eaves, Steve Glenn, Rob Kramer, Carrie Norton