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SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
Forging a Strong, Equitable Path in Innovation and Inclusion
The planning committee will not be hosting Vision in 2022. However, you can still view past Vision content on this website. We also encourage you to support other great St. Louis ecosystem events and stay connected to other entrepreneurs and community leaders.
2021 SCHEDULE
8:15 - 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast, Networking
9:00 - 9:15 AM: Opening and Welcome
9:15 - 9:45 AM: Opening Speaker
Koran Bolden
President and CEO, Bold Moves Agency
9:50 - 10:10 AM: Operations: Become the World's Best Delegator in 5 Easy Steps
Ellie Scott
Founder + CEO, Bayleaf Consulting
10:15 - 10:35 AM: Marketing: Making it Matter and Measuring Results
Lauren Fast
Brand Manager, Atomic Revenue
10:40 - 11:00 AM: Small Business Accounting
Kimberly Hughes Gill
President, BKJ & Associates LLC
11:05 - 11:25 AM: A Modern Approach To Business Strategy
Rodney Mueller
Advisor | Mentor, Perfect Aim
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break/Business Resource Fair - In Person Only
12:30 - 12:45 PM: Welcome Back
12:45 - 1:35 PM: Finance Panel
Learn more about funding and capital from experts in different fields of finance including venture capital, zero-interest loans, and CDFI. Our panel of experts will discuss topics such as fundraising and finding the right capital options for you and your business.
Mark Graffagnini
Managing Partner, Cara Stone LLP
Edgar J Payano
Capital Access Manager, WEPOWER
Julian Wyatt
CDFI Manager, Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI)
1:40 - 2:30 PM: Health & Wellness Panel
During this session our panel will break down why self-care is so important, yet challenging, for busy professionals to prioritize. Learn the most important and effective skills to integrate into your daily life for better outcomes everywhere.
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Dr. Vivian Sierra, LLC
Psychotherapist and Inspiration Agent, Dr. Vivian Sierra, LLC
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Brittany Conners
Chief Executive Optimist, Optimistic Theory, LLC
Rodney Mueller
Advisor | Mentor, Perfect Aim
2:45 - 3:30 PM: Keynote Speaker
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Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin
Co-Founder and Chief Brand and Digital Officer, Summersalt
3:30 - 3:45 PM: Closing
3:45 - 5:00 PM: Happy Hour
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