MDGLCC U - Tariffs and Trade: What Our Community Needs to Know with UPS

Friday, October 24

TIMESESSION

7:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration and Check-in

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

Registered attendees check-in for the conference day. Please ensure you have downloaded the Whova app before arrival.

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Speed Coaching for Business CapitalLIMITED SEATING

Location: Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3208 (next door to Chapman Conference Center)

Speakers: Fabiana Estrada, Maria Coto, Jennifer Gerson, Francy Rueda

Facilitator: Marly Q

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Networking con Cafe

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor

Get to know other small business owners and representatives from local organizations supporting small businesses over a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee – all provided by local small businesess.

9:00 AM – 9:25 AM

Conference Kick Off & Opening Remarks

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

9:25 AM – 10:15 AM

Emerging Business Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing WorldLIMITED SEATING

Speakers: Alejandra Y. Castillo, Ines Hernandez

10:25 AM – 10:45 AM

Orienting for SuccessLIMITED SEATING

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

Speaker: Luly B. Carreras

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

DDA Permit ClinicLIMITED SEATING

Speaker: Miami DDA Team

11:15 AM – 12:05 PM

AI Lab for Small BusinessLIMITED SEATING

Location: The Idea Center, Building 8, 5th Floor, Room 8503

Speaker: Monique Salomon

11:15 AM – 12:05 PM

Big Business, Low TechLIMITED SEATING

Speakers: Mario Cruz, Ivan Rapin-Smith

11:15 AM – 12:05 PM

Facilitated Networking

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

Speaker: Marly Q

12:05 PM – 1:10 PM

Lunch

Location: Multiple Locations

Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch, sourced from local small businesses. During this time, we encourage you to visit The Market @ Elevate Conference located in the pedestrian concourse at the college's central plaza. You'll find local small business vendors with everything from delicious snacks to...

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Speed Coaching for Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and GrowthLIMITED SEATING

Location: Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3208 (next door to Chapman Conference Center)

Speakers: Matthew Pigatt, Angel Leon, Jesus Padilla, Jorge Guillen

Facilitator: Marly Q

1:15 PM – 2:05 PM

Less Cards, More ConversationsLIMITED SEATING

Speaker: Luly B. Carreras

1:15 PM – 2:05 PM

Small Team, Big HireLIMITED SEATING

Speakers: Victoria Angulo, Terri-Ann Brown

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Unlocking Government OpportunitiesLIMITED SEATING

Speakers: Myrna Sonora, Gloria Fonseca, Lawanda Wright

Moderator: Michaeljohn (MJ) Green

1:25 PM – 3:15 PM

Special Session: Deep Dive into AI for Business (English)LIMITED SEATING

Location: AI Center

Speaker: Monique Salomon

1:25 PM – 3:15 PM

Special Session: Deep Dive into AI for Business (Spanish)

Location: AI Center

Speaker: Iselma Wells

1:25 PM – 3:05 PM

In-Depth AI Workshop (Spanish)LIMITED SEATING

2:15 PM – 2:25 PM

Opening: Making the Money WorkLIMITED SEATING

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

2:25 PM – 3:30 PM

Making the Money WorkLIMITED SEATING

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

Speakers: Maria Coto, Francisco Torres, Jennifer Gerson

Moderator: Brittany Morgan

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM

Coffee & Pastelito Break

3:50 PM – 4:35 PM

Building a Team & Blazing AheadLIMITED SEATING

Speaker: Miren Oca

4:35 PM – 4:45 PM

Don’t Just Run Your Business, Elevate It!

Location: Chapman Center, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Activities

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