Hosted by: Connecting California State University, Dominguez Hills California Educational Solutions Women to Jerome E. Horton, Member, BUSINESS California State Board of Equalization Power CONFERENCE June 16, 2016 California State University, NAVIGATING Dominguez Hills BEYOND YOUR Loker Student Union LIMITS 1000 East Victoria Street Carson, CA 90747
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Check-in at 7:30 a.m.) Parking is FREE in Lot 6 (Please enter campus from Gate D off of Victoria Street to access Lot 6)
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Yvonne Horton* Dr. Barbara Young Ellen Chen Dr. Karen Stewart Deborah Deras Inglewood City Clerk Transformation Coach Co-Founder of Mendocino Farms Psychologist Author of Confessions of an Adrenaline Work-life Balance Featured Speaker Featured Speaker Featured Speaker Addict: How to Achieve More with Less Effort Featured Speaker/Moderator Featured Speaker * Only participating as an invited guest Topics Include: Cutting-Edge Strategies and Techniques Women in High Places: Government and Executive Level Appointments Training Meet Millionaires Making Things Happen Entrepreneurial Training Programs Motivational Keynote and Guest Speakers Using Tax Credits to Expand Your Business Working Together Works: State Job Fair Starting, Growing, and Expanding Your Business Connect a Million Minds: Identifying and Solidifying Strategic Alliances How to Avoid the Frustration of Taxation Tips on Turning Your Talents into Profits
Breakout Sessions*: Toro Tank Business Boot Camp and Competition Global Expansion and e-Commerce: Tapping into Have a great business idea? Enter the Toro Tank Boot Camp and Competition Foreign Markets to Create a Competitive Position hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills Entrepreneurial Institute, for Explore the vast possibilities of business opportunities through international the opportunity to audition, pitch your business idea, and win access to funding expansion and e-commerce. Experts will explain how you can expand your and business resources that could help turn your dream into a million dollar reality. business with minimum capital investment and utilize tax exemptions to accelerate growth and increase global operations. Real Talk, Real Issues, Real People, Right Now! Join a dynamic group of experts who will help you relax, rejuvenate, and revive Women’s Health Awareness: A Roadmap to Preventive the power in you, and strengthen your resolve to be the best you can be. This Care session features a broad cross-section of successful individuals who will help A woman’s health is her total well-being. Learn the importance of monitoring you balance the rigorous demands of work, home, career, finances, and future, in your health status and how to utilize strategies such as mindfulness to maintain a “talk show” style format. total well-being.
Planning for Success: Creating a Successful Business The Look of Power – Presenting Yourself for Success Just starting out in business or have a great idea for a new business? As you Learn about different tips and styles to maximize your professional wardrobe prepare to launch your business, learn about critical planning components and without breaking your budget. how to capitalize on tax credits to turn your dreams into reality. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Build Your Personal Brand with Social Media Learn how to make a powerful first impression, and communicate in such a way Nowadays, the key to career longevity is creating new opportunities, embracing that people listen. Whether you are walking into a room, conducting a meeting, challenges, and treating your business as your brand. Discover powerful ways or having a critical conversation, this session will leave you feeling self-assured social media networks can help establish your personal brand and expand knowing that your presence is making a powerful impact. your network. How to Create Powerful Alliances and Loyal Teams Contracting Opportunities Learn what makes some business leaders highly effective and influential. This Prepare your business to take advantage of the many government contracting session will teach you how to build powerful alliances and loyal teams who will opportunities available. Learn how to identify valuable incentives and how to solicit support you for years to come. your products or services. Creating a Successful Small Business Women in High Places Understand the importance of key business principles to create a successful This workshop will teach you simple, insightful ways to increase your interaction business. Before you enter the marketplace, learn the importance of beginning with and positivity with others. Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase a laser-focused business concept. your impact on others by becoming a person of influence. Career Restart, Reviving Your Career Business Tax Essentials Whether you have stepped off the path you hoped to be on or are returning to Hear about free government services available to businesses, tips on permits and the workplace, this session will look at what you can do to avoid or overcome a licensing, successful recordkeeping methods, tax credits and exemptions, as well plateau, revive your direction, and find ways to follow your passion. as pitfalls to avoid paying unnecessary fines and fees. Answers to Critical Legal Questions – What Funding Your Business Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Need to Know Hear from representatives of financial institutions and private corporations offering Many questions arise when you start your own business. Questions such as, funding opportunities specifically designed for small businesses. “When do you need a lawyer?” and “How do you protect your great idea from copycats?” This session will discuss how to tackle your questions to help you Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship juggle multiple priorities. The world of entrepreneurship is changing rapidly as a result of technology and innovation. This presentation will highlight how startups can utilize artificial intelligence, big data, and cutting-edge research to propel their * For a complete list of breakout sessions, visit the “AGENDA” tab at companies into the future, and positioning for opportunity and growth. www.boe.ca.gov/connectingwomentopower Featured Speakers:
Willie J. Hagan Jannelle So-Perkins Edna Murphy Shawn Marie Turi Joe McCloskey Jeannie Kim-Han President Media Pioneer Deputy Director of CEO Co-Founder Special Assistant for Presidential California State University, Mistress of Ceremonies Administration, Shawn Marie Turi International Helping Women Help Projects and Initiatives Dominguez Hills Jannelle So Productions Board of Equalization Themselves California State University, Dominguez Hills
Patti Cotton Richard Pallay Ruthie Quiachon Joel Jacinto Julie Ann Hennessey Georgia Zachary Founder & CEO SBA Community Advantage– Entrepreneur Trainer Public Works Commissioner Director President The Cotton Group Business Development Officer Toastmasters International City of Los Angeles Board of U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Women of AT&T – Southern CA CDC Small Business Finance Public Works Department of Commerce
Danetta Jackson Lila Fedler Cevande Lee Lisa Hamilton Renee Gibson Sheila Montooth Outreach Program Manager Technical Assistant to the Regional Director Stakeholder Liaison Chief, Collections Division District Administrator Department of General Services Advocate American Heart Association Internal Revenue Service Employment Development Board of Equalization Franchise Tax Board Department
Honored Guests*: Board of Equalization Vice Chair, Diane L. Harkey State Assembly Speaker, Anthony Rendon Los Angeles City Councilmember, Gil Cedillo Los Angeles County Assessor, Jeffrey Prang State Assemblymember, Cheryl R. Brown Los Angeles City Councilmember, Paul Krekorian Los Angeles County Supervisor, State Assemblymember, Ed Chau Los Angeles City Councilmember, Curren Price Mark Ridley-Thomas State Assemblymember, Mike Gatto Los Angeles City Councilmember, Herb Wesson, Jr. Secretary of State, Alex Padilla State Assemblymember, Mike A. Gipson Los Angeles City Councilmember, Mike Bonin Congresswoman, Norma Torres State Assemblymember, David Hadley Los Angeles City Councilmember, Joe Buscaino Senate President Pro Tempore, Kevin de León State Assemblymember, Roger Hernández Los Angeles City Councilmember, Paul Koretz State Senator, Isadore Hall, III State Assemblymember, Chris Holden Carson City Mayor, Albert Robles State Senator, Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. State Assemblymember, Patrick O’Donnell Carson City Mayor Pro Tempore, Lula Davis-Holmes State Senator, Tony Mendoza State Assemblymember, Sebastian Ridley-Thomas Carson City Councilmember, Elito M. Santarina State Senator, Connie M. Leyva State Assemblymember, Freddie Rodriguez Carson City Councilmember, Jawane Hilton State Senator, Carol Liu State Assemblymember, Das Williams Carson City Clerk, Donesia Gause State Senator, Holly J. Mitchell * Only participating as invited guests Connecting Women to BUSINESS Power CONFERENCE
Partner Organizations: Airvoice Wireless – California Lifeline Free Cell Phone Governor’s Office of Business and Economic SCORE Los Angeles Program Development (GO-Biz) Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) Alligator Rose Herbalife Small Business Development Center Los Angeles Ameriprise Institute for Women Entrepreneurs Regional Network AT&T Internal Revenue Service Social Security Administration Building Aspirations International Venture Laboratories (iVentLABS) South Bay Entrepreneurial Center California Department of Business and Intuit South Bay Workforce Investment Board Consumer Affairs Jewish Labor Committee Southern California Edison California Black Women’s Health Project Korean Churches for Community Development StriVectin California State Board of Equalization League of Women Voters of Los Angeles The Final Step California State University, Dominguez Hills – College of Los Angeles County Child Support Services Time Warner Cable Extended Education Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor Toastmasters California Women 4 Women Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk United Parcel Service CDC Small Business Finance Massage Envy U.S. Bank City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development Morgan Stanley U.S. Department of Labor Covered California National Association for the Advancement of Colored U.S. Postal Service – Los Angeles District People (NAACP), Long Beach Dress for Success Worldwide West U.S. Small Business Administration Nature’s Bakery Employment Development Department Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corp/Los New York Life Angeles Business Source Energy Savings Program – PACE Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) West Basin Municipal Water District Enterprise Holdings Patti Cotton Group WFG, Inc. Farmers Insurance Peggy Freeman Women’s Business Center Franchise Tax Board Scholar Warrior – Moments of Focus Yogurtland – Inglewood FRANNET
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