The Athens Small Business Summit is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes and ages. On Thursday, April 24 the summit will provide the perfect environment for businesses to Learn, Connect, and Be Inspired with 500 of their peers. This all-day event is full of educational breakout sessions, valuable resources, experienced speakers, and great networking opportunities.

This year’s summit is offering sessions specific to non-profit organizations and will feature a job fair with local and national companies, that will be open to the public. This will be a full-day that you just can’t miss!

Friday, January 24 marks the first registration deadline for the 2014 Small Business Summit so don’t miss out on the fantastic savings. If you’re already joining us in April, we’ve got lots in store for you.

Some of this year’s line up:

• WELCOME & KEYNOTE - Featuring Derreck Kayongo, Co-Founder, Global Soap Project

• MARKETING: GENERATING REVENUE FOR GROWTH - by Chris Hanks, UGA Terry College of Business

• IGNITE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY - by Charter Business

• CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT: PARTNERING BUSINESSES & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - by Community Connection

• HOW NOT TO OUTGROW YOUR MONEY - By Bill McDermott & Pinnacle Bank

• REDEFINING MANAGEMENT: DEVELOPING KEY PEOPLE - by Chris Hanks, UGA Terry College of Business

• UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK: INTERNET SECURITY & BACKUP - by Charter Business

• BOARD DASHBOARDS – EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TOWARDS ENHANCED GOVERNANCE by Community Connection

• HOW TO USE GOOGLE ADWORDS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS by - Stephen Rosenberg & Michael Hamrick, Perfect Pitch Concepts

• PROPER PLANNING: HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS AND DELIVER IT INTO CASH - by Chris Hanks, UGA Terry College of Business

• THE DEATH OF THE TRADITIONAL MARKETING FUNNEL by - Cox Media Group

• HOW TO READ AND UNDERSTAND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - by StartStrategic

• ELEVATOR PITCH: HOW TO TELL YOUR BUSINESS OR NON-PROFIT’S STORY by - Athens Toastmasters

• THE GRINCH OF GROWTH: WHEN YOU HAVE TO FIRE THE BRILLIANT JERK by - Cliff Oxford, Brenau University

Learn more now at smallbizathens.com/2014