Philadelphia Local Leaders Forum

Our event is educational and engaging, focused on solving business owners' big business issues through networking, thought leadership, sharing of ideas and approaches, and connecting local business owners with the resources that can help them.

We will have business experts representing the Philadelphia community available to share insights, information, and resources to help SMBs thrive and grow in their own communities.

We are offering this event at no cost to demonstrate our commitment to small local businesses and to stimulate positive energy to help jump-start the business economy. We hope that this FREE opportunity will give you the tools you need to achieve success.

We realize that time is at a premium for business owners so we have broken the event into three sessions. Come for one and stay for all!

Agenda

7:00 am Check-In: Networking & Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Session 1: Social Media 101 Workshop

Dafna Michaelson will present a quick start strategy to building your social media platform and getting launched

8:45 am Networking & Coffee Break

9:00 am Session 2: Local Leader Panel

This session will be moderated by small business coach, entrepreneur and author Barry Moltz. It will be an interactive discussion with local Philadelphia business experts like:

Melinda Emerson

• President, MFE Consulting, LLC

• Host, SmallBizChat

Mike Michalowicz

• President, Obsidian Launch

• Author, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

• Segment Host of MSNBC’s Your Business

• Columnist for The Wall Street Journal

• Expert Business Coach for Entrepreneur Magazine

Joe Nathan

• Partner Manager, Yahoo!

•Online & Traditional Media

•Analytics

•Sales & Service Operations

Ami Kassar

• CEO & Founder of MultiFunding

Mark Corbin

• Small Business Strategist

• Consultant & Trainer

These experts will discuss business development, advertising, online presence and finance. The session will also include a Q&A session.

10:30 am Networking & Break

11:00 am Session 3: Small Business Coach Barry Moltz

Barry Moltz will present his proprietary business training series that will provide information on increasing sales, communicating with customers & prospects, increasing your “Findability”, managing your employees and understanding your finances.

12:30 pm Event End

Bonus Free Training Series: Every attendee will receive a code to download the “Unstuck Training Series” by Barry Moltz. This retails at $197, but is our gift to you for attending. In this training series Barry has identified the six major areas where almost every business gets stuck. This breakthrough training series, teaches you quickly, easily and once-and-for-all how to become unstuck.

Free Website Review: Every attendee will receive a complimentary website review by a Google Adwords™ Premier SMB Partner Certified Marketing Consultant .

Gift Bag: Each gift bag will include a copy of "Small Town Rules" by Barry Moltz & Becky McCray ($24.99 value), USB drive and other great surprises.

…receive honest straight forward information from small business experts on social media, brand presence and identity, advertising, online presence, finance and where to access local resources.

1. Get the edge on your competitors
2. Networking opportunities with other businesses and experts
3. Learn the latest ways to promote your business
4. Get fresh innovative ideas that will help your business grow
5. Free education is a smart investment in your business.