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Event Overview
The Small Business Symposium is an annual event composed of workshops and panels to inform small business owners and those considering starting a business.  Workshop subjects are focused on what you need to develop a small business, get funds, have a business plan, advertise, use computers, get government contracts, file taxes, do your accounting, and so on.

Over the years, thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs have learned from experts during this intensive one-day symposium.  The last symposium was held on May 22, 2008.

Attend the Restaurant Bootcamp or a Video Production workshop. Learn about Urban Farming or the Green Certification programs. Take a course in Marketing, Finance, or QuickBooks.

The 8th Annual Small Business Symposium will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Oakland Marriott City Center from 8am to 5pm.  The symposium is free but advance registration is required for all workshops. Each year the symposium is booked to maximum capacity.

Click here to register today!

This is event is presented by the Office of Larry Reid,
Member of Oakland City Coucil for District 7.

Schedule
7:30am Registration
8:00-8:45am Continental Breakfast & Opening Remarks
9:00-10:15am Workshops - First Session
10:30-11:45am Workshops - Second Session
12:00-2:00pm Luncheon with Keynote Address
2:15-3:30pm Workshops - Third Session
3:45-4:15pm Youth Entrepreneur Presentations
4:15-5:00pm Networking Mixer
Location Information
The Small Business Symposium will take place at the Oakland Marriott City Center located at 1001 Broadway in downtown Oakland.  The telephone number is 510. 451-4000.   Off-street garage parking is available in the convention center adjacent to the hotel.

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Presented by Offce of Councilmember Larry Reid
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