effectively working the nmsdc 2008 conference & business opportunity fair
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Michael Synn of BCF Capital discusses with Minority-owned business about how to navigate the 2008 NMSDC Conference & Business Opportunity Fair in Las Vegas on from October 25 to 29, 2008.TRANSCRIPT
2008 NMSDCConference & Business
Opportunity Fair
Michael C. Synn-Director of BCF
SCMBDC-September 23, 2008
Northwest, Northern CA, Southern CA, San Diego, Denver
BCF Capital-Our History
Working Capital, Venture Capital, Advisory Services to MBE’s
22 Years of Service $250 Million in Working Capital-850 MBE’s Certified MBE-39 Councils 1st Tier or 2nd Tier with Corporate Member Certified Bank Lender-East West Bank Up to 75%-Up to $1,150,000
BCF Capital-Advisory Services
How to Work a Local Trade Show-You Tube How to Write a Business Plan-You Tube NMSDC Conference in Las Vegas-You Tube How to Do Business In China Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances For 2009-Social Networks-FaceBook,
MySpace, Linkedin
3 Stages
“Before” the Conference
“During” the Conference
“After” the Conference
MBE Homerun-Corporate Bid List
Friday-October 24
Pack Up for 6 Working DaysAway from the Office
Time Change-East & West CoastMental, Emotional, Physical Cost
Stay at Host HotelRemind Yourself-Pace Yourself
Saturday-October 25
Exhibitor Set-up-8 a.m.Breakfast Meetings
Lunch MeetingsDinner Meetings
Industry Group MeetingsCouncil President’s Meetings
Registration-12 Noon
New Minimum Network Benchmarks
Breakfast-10 Cards
Sessions Morning & Lunch-10 Cards Lunch-10 Cards Sessions Lunch & Dinner-10 Cards
Dinner/Evening-25 Cards
Sunday-October 26
Las Vegas Convention CenterRegister for the Conference-8 a.m.
Different Color Tickets-Different Days
Corporate Booth Set-up-8 a.m.Industry Group Meetings
“Main” Evening Reception-Palms-7 p.m.
Monday-October 27
Breakfast-7.30 a.m.Trade Show-3 Hours-9:00 a.m.
Lunch-12.30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.Trade Show-4 Hours-2 p.m.
2007 Master List-NMSDC Website Business Attire-Walking Shoes
Party @ Night-8 p.m.-Tao @ Venetian
Business Opportunity Fair
Top 10-20-50 Corporations in the Morning Corporate Booth Numbers-Plot it Out Bring 500 Business Cards-15 Basic
Materials-Corporations Don’t Want It Corporate Booth Crowded-Bust and Move 1 Minute Commercial Don’t Grab the Corporate Gifts 2 on 1
1 Minute Commercial-Wal-Mart
Supplier Agreement Financial Statements Electronic Data
Interchange Lead-Time Requirements Quality Assurance
Through Testing Industry Knowledge and
Integrity
Timely Shipping Transportation Logistics Regulatory Compliance Security Source Tagging Equal Opportunity
Practices Ethical Standards
Program Sustainability
Tuesday-October 28 Breakfast-7.30 a.m.
Seminars in the MorningLunch-12.45 p.m.
Seminars in the AfternoonDinner on your Own
Private Company Parties @ Night
Wednesday-Oct. 29
Breakfast-7.30 a.m.Seminars in the Morning
BCF Awards Luncheon-12.45 p.m.Seminars in the Afternoon
Banquet Reception-6:00 p.m.Awards Dinner-Black tie-7:00 p.m.
Farewell Reception-9:30 p.m.
Thursday-October 30
Hotel Check Out
Come Home
“After” the Trade Show
A-15, B-25, C-35
Friendly Reminders
Stay Away from TIME BANDITS!!! What Goes on in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas…
No Gossip-No Drama!!! Someone is always watching…MBE’s Personal
Conduct. Dress Up vs. Dress Down. MBE/Corporations from your Council. Save your Voice. Music is loud. Feel/Thoughts/Actions. Have Fun.
MBOD 2009-February 17, 2009
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Contact Information
Michael C. Synn Director of Sales BCF Capital [email protected] [email protected] Cell Phone-310-261-8832