Business Acceleration Summit

Empowering Connections, Workforce, and Capital for Sustainable Growth

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 | 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Let’s celebrate the transformative impact of HR 5050 at the **Business Acceleration Summit** hosted by NAWBO Silicon Valley Education Group, sponsored by Bank of America. This event commemorates the anniversary of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988. The founding members of NAWBO played a pivotal role in collaborating with Congress to pass this monumental law that revolutionized opportunities for women entrepreneurs. The summit highlights the essential role of networking, capital, and retirement planning in driving sustained business success. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and accelerate your business locally and globally. Don’t miss out!

4:00 – 4:30 PM Registration & Networking

4:30 – 4:35 PM NAWBO Opening Remarks by Jennifer Rivera Velazquez, BofA and Griselda Quezada-Chavez, Chair, NAWBO SV Education Group

4:35 – 5:05 PM | Main Session: Driving Business Forward: Leveraging Connections for Growth and Success
Moderator: Karina Dominguez, Business Development Outreach Coordinator-Sr. Executive Analyst, City of San Jose Office of Economic Development
Panelist 1: Gloria Maceiko, Silicon Valley Advantage Accelerator & Startup Incubator at San Jose State University
Panelist 2: Professor Yasemin Açık (Chairperson of Women in Business Commission at TURKONFED)
Panelist 3: Nazlı Coşkun (Marketing Dept. Manager of SME & Enterprise Banking at İsbank)
We open the summit with an engaging exploration of how strategic connections drive business growth and success. Industry leaders will offer insights into the pivotal role of technology in accelerating business innovation, with a special contribution from the Technology Incubator at San Jose State University.

This session will also highlight perspectives from the City of San Jose’s Office of Economic Development, along with key insights from two distinguished winners of the WELEAD Project, a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2021 by TÜRKONFED in collaboration with UN Women in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Together, these experts will provide valuable perspectives on both local and global strategies for fostering growth in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

5:05 – 5:15 PM Break

5:15 – 5:50 PM | Breakout Session 1: Capital Catalyst: Elevating Business Growth & Financial Mastery
Moderator: Raquel González, President, Bank of America Silicon Valley
Panelist 1: Wendy Roberts, NorthStar Strategic Partners
Panelist 2: Cecy Valencia, Working Solutions
Panelist 3: Stephanie Chung, Business Finance Capital
Panelist 4: Jennifer Rivera, Bank of America
Learn essential financial strategies, including cash flow management, tax strategies, and alternative capital access. Gain insights into Bank of America’s initiatives to help secure the financial resources your business needs to grow.

5:50 – 6:00 PM Break

6:00 – 6:35 PM | Breakout Session 2: Building Your Workforce: Retirement Planning, Compliance, and Tax Strategies for Business Growth
Moderator: Miggie Trevino, Leavitt Pacific Insurance Brokers
Panelist 1: Melissa Martin, ADP Retirement Plan Specialist
Panelist 2: Chanda Leger BofA Business Specialist
Panelist 3: Lauren Mader Gray, Merrill
Focus on workforce resilience through retirement planning and compliance. Explore business retirement planning, the CalSavers program, tax credits, and regulatory requirements to ensure your business stays compliant and supports employee well-being.

6:35 – 7:35 PM Closing Remarks & Networking

Registration required (no walk-ins).

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