Attend General Sessions
This past year, Maryland businesses have been hit with rising fuel costs, credit crunch, increasing taxes, people shortages, keeping up with technology, and globalization. Changing business environments and changing cultures bring new challenges. The purpose of the MD Biz Expo is to help businesses experience growth and innovation – even during changing and difficult times.
The MD Biz Expo will feature special presentations; all open to the public. These general sessions will address the six biggest challenges facing Maryland business:
| 1) Financing |
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4) Workforce |
| 2) Technology |
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5) Energy Costs |
| 3) Health Care |
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6) Taxes |
These general sessions will be held in the assembly area of the exhibit hall and are included in the exhibit hall admission ticket/guest pass for no additional charge.
| Tuesday, June 17 |
8:00-8:50 |
Keynote Address: James B. Swartz, "How to Find and Seize Great Opportunities," about innovative leadership and growth |
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9:10-10:00 |
Top Ten "Gotchas" Regarding Incorporating or Forming an LLC - Moshe Meppen, Sr. Product Leader, Intuit’s MyCorporation |
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10:15-11:05 |
"Update on Access and Affordability to Health Care in Maryland" - Rick Princinsky and Jim Brochin, Richard Princinsky & Associates |
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11:20-12:10 |
Help Your Clients Make a Smart Move to Microsoft Dynamics GP, Sharon Paul, CPA, CITP, Partner, Gross Mendelsohn Technology Solutions Group |
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2:15-3:05 |
"The PNC Economic Outlook" - Robert A. Dye PhD, Vice President / Senior Economist, The PNC Financial Service Group |
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3:20-4:10 |
PRIDE in Government: A Talent Management Maturity Model - Rick Humphress, Public Sector, Human Capital Management Specialist, Oracle Corporation |
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4:20-5:10 |
SBA: Finding Capital, Technical Assistance, and Contracting Opportunities - Carl L. Hairston, Vice President, M&T Bank; Denny Kleppick, Vice President, Business Finance Group (CDC), S. Edward Knox, Jr., Lender Relations Specialist, U.S., Small Business Administration |
| Wednesday, June 18 |
8:10-9:00 |
Future of Small Business and What CPAs Need to Know, authored by the Institute for the Future: What CPAs Need to Know Part 1 of 2 - Catherine Harrell, Small Business Manager, Intuit |
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9:10-10:00 |
Future of Small Business and What CPAs Need to Know Part 2 of 2 - Joe Woodward, President,
Creative Financial Software &
Certified QuickBooks, Intuit |
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1:20-2:10 |
"Turbulent Times; Short-Term Cash Investing in Today's Environment" - Scott Horan, Vice President and Product Group Manager, PNC. |
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2:15-3:05 |
The Virtual World of Second Life, John Zdanowski, CFO, Linden Lab |
These general sessions are a perfect forum for business owners, executives, and managers who are looking to find and seize new opportunities and build sustainable organizations that grow profitably. Business is fundamental to our society. The MD Biz Expo is about helping Maryland businesses and organizations of all sizes to experience the thrill of growth and innovation, over and over again.
ADMISSIONS: TICKETS
REGISTER ONLINE FOR A FREE TICKET!
This ticket allows entry to the
MD BIZ EXPO EXHIBIT HALL, KEYNOTE ADDRESS, and 8 GENERAL SESSIONS
Free tickets are available to the public for a variety of expo activities including entry to the exhibit hall, keynote address, and eight general sessions (CPE sessions, reception, and MACPA member events are not included). These tickets are valid for entry on both days.
Free tickets to MD Biz Expo Exhibit Hall and General Sessions are available to anyone who submits an online general admission registration form via the MD Biz Expo web site. Each person who desires admission through this method must register via this online form, print a ticket, and bring the ticket to the expo.
Those without an online ticket will be charged $10 at the door.
If you have questions about attending the exhibition, general sessions, obtaining tickets, contact 585-872-1900; macpa@fusionproductions.com.