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Local minority- and women-owned companies are invited to attend this event for free networking and professional development alongside community groups and organizations that are committed to supporting small businesses. Enjoy an expo with resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions, the chance to be inspired by others and more. Plus, watch an exciting pitch competition where Hy-Vee will award $50,000 to small businesses! Registrations taken up until the day of the summit. Walk-ins are welcomed!

Thursday, June 1, 2023
7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - Madison Ballroom
1 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Click here to view directions and parking.

Agenda

A complimentary lunch and breakfast is included with registration.

Registration Expo

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Welcome

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Stacey Johnson, Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Corporate Compliance

Pitch Competition, Round 1: Food & Beverage

8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

Pitch Moderator: Michael Johnson, CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County

Panel 1: Shelf-Talk

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Moderator: Daniel Guerra; CEO & Community Leader, Altus Campus

Panelists:
  • Sara Sabniviss, Owner, Flavor Temptations
  • Marshall Hooyman, National Sales Manager, Eillien’s Candies
  • Jim Carney, RVP, Hy-Vee, Inc.

Break; Expo

10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Pitch Competition, Round 2: Technology & Innovation

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Maggie Brickerman, Partner, gener8tor

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Break; Expo

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Pitch Competition, Round 3: Health/Wellness/Beauty

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Panel 2: Boosting Your Business Marketing

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Moderator: Temo Xopin, Owner & Founder, NeuroRepublica

Panelists:
  • Myra McNair, Owner, Anesis Therapy
  • Shalicia Johnson, Owner, ArrowStar Photography
  • Corey Whitmore, Owner, Media22, LLC

Break

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Winners Announced and Conclude

4:30 p.m.

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