Prepare for an empowering Saturday you’ll never forget in New York City! You will enjoy business development workshops designed to broaden vision and bring clarity–for your business’ future!

The 2010 Biz Conference’s focus is:

Getting Personal with your Biz!

In this year’s conference you’ll learn how important it is to have a personal, authentic touch to your brand. We’ll guide you on how to accomplish it so that you can develop a prosperous and memorable business!

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 8am-5pm @ Columbia University

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is ONLY $99.00 Before the Deadline of August 1st

Regular Price: $159.00

This discounted fee includes a full day of workshops, your Power Pack Full of gifts from sponsors, a delicious breakfast and lunch, a complimentary copy of our keynote speaker Dr. Randal Pinkett’s No-Money Down CEO (Audio Business Course), networking, and amazing entertainment!

Own Your Power is all about Your Passion. Your Business. and Your Lifestyle! DON’T MISS THIS!

* Learn the secrets to success from many of today’s top business owners
* Receive expert advice from powerful motivational speakers and business coaches.
* Tap into your creativity with fun workshops that challenge you to use your imagination and broaden your vision!
* Network with other businessmen and women who are just as ambitious as you are!
* Discover your potential and unleash your talents
* Take Action! Discover your purpose and take the first steps towards success. You’ll leave with new contacts, new friends, and a game plan. The best part is that we’ll help you put it together!

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Tables are available for $199.00. Deposit of $100 due now, balance on August 15th. Limited space available. All vendors will be also receive a complimentary Resource Directory listing valued at $39.00 a year and be featured in our print directory!

If you’d like to be featured in the gift bags, you just need to be a member of our Resource Directory! Register today and call us to get your product in at 877-545-7352.

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OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Dr. Randal D. Pinkett
Founder, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners
Season 4 Winner of “The Apprentice”

8:00am-8:45am Registration/Breakfast

9:00am-10:00am Key Note Address:
Get inspired by Dr. Randal D. Pinkett as he shares his words of wisdom with us on how to truly own our power and our businesses!

10:15am-11:00am Authentically Yours:
Learn how being yourself in business dealings and social media brings exceptional rewards! ‘Keeping it real” pays online and in person, but learn where to draw the line. In this day in age, you can no longer hide behind your company’s corporate identity. Your customers will appreciate an authentic brand and team behind it! In this workshop, we’ll help you find a balance that works for your image and your company’s image.

Moderated by Simone Kelly-Brown

Feature Speakers:

* Dalmar James, Websignia
* Akoshia Yoba, Author of Please Return My Phone Call
* Ced “Big Ced” Thornton, Interactive One/Black Planet.com, and The Industry Cosign

11:15-12:00pm Publish Your Way to Success:
Learn how to strategize a plan BEFORE you write your business book. Find out creative ways to promote your services and events throughout your book. Gain speaking engagements and much more! Your book is your brochure that shows your personality, your vision, your goals, and your mission. Most importantly, your book can open doors! Our featured best-selling authors and experts will show you the way.

Moderated by Georgia Woodbine

Feature Speakers:

* Sophronia Scott, Executive Editor of Done For You
* Lucinda Cross, Lucinda Cross, author of Corporate Mom Dropouts

12:15-1:00pm There’s a Goldmine in Your Cell Phone!: (SPONSORED BY LIGHT OF GOLD PR)
Get the latest on how to master your relationships in business! Learn how to seek and keep a tight network and partners to assist you with your company growth. Learn how to develop long term, win/win alliances, the art of negotiation and sealing the deal, and the legal aspects of your partnerships and sponsorships.

Moderated by Debra Dixon, Light of Gold PR

Feature Speakers:

Patricia Lawrence-Kolaras, PLK Law Group

T.C. Coleman, Upward Action, LLC

1:15-2:00pm Give ‘n Take Networking Lunch! with live music performance by Grammy nominated singer, Yahzarah!

2:15-3:00pm Show Me the Money! Build Capital for Business: (SPONSORED BY SBIR)
Raising Capital is a huge issue for small business owners. Many people use their lack of money of their biggest excuse for not getting started. We’ll cover how to develop a clear plan to access capital and credit for future needs of the business. Having a reserve of capital is critical to building a business. Most importantly, we’ll offer creative strategies that you may have overlooked!

Moderated by Stacie N.C. Grant, CEO of C and G Enterprises

Featured Speakers:

Al Berrios, Business Strategist

Franklin Madison, ITAC, Technology Program Director

3:15-4:00pm Build Your Power-House Volunteer Team:
You don’t have to do it alone! Some of the strongest corporations and organizations are run by volunteers and non-paid employees. Get clear on what you need to do to delegate, recruit, screen, train, and manage the effectively. The most important aspect we’ll also cover is developing incentives to KEEP your team for the long run!
Featured Speakers:

Simone Kelly-Brown, CEO Own Your Power Communications

Stacie N.C. Grant, CEO of C and G Enterprises

4:15-5:00pm Listening To Your Business Sessions with Coaches/Exhibitor Shopping

We’ll have some of the speakers who will spend time with you one-on-one or in small groups to answer some of your questions about your business ideas. We’ll also have some time to shop and visit our special guest vendors! You’ll have time to network as well with some of your new friends!

If you’ve never attended any of our events take a look at a similar event we do in Miami and what people had to say about it! View the photos, videos and testimonials! Our Retreat in Miami will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Due to last year’s high energy, amazing testimonials and breakthroughs, seats are expect to go quickly. Register today and don’t deny yourself of this unforgettable Saturday.

REGISTER TODAY FOR ONLY $99.99 with our early bird special available until AUGUST 1st!

This fee includes a full day of workshops, your Power Pack Full of gifts from sponsors, a delicious breakfast and lunch, a complimentary copy of our keynote speaker Dr. Randal Pinkett’s No-Money Down CEO (Audio Business Course), networking, and amazing entertainment!

Regular price will be $159.00 after AUGUST 1st!

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DON’T DELAY BECAUSE IT’S IN SEPTEMBER, IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

DATE: September 18, 2010

LOCATION:

FACULTY HOUSE @ COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

64 Morningside Drive

NY, NY 10027
Save the date, reserve your space, and please SHARE WITH A FRIEND!

Tables are available for $199.00. Deposit of $100 due now, balance on August 15th. Limited space available. All vendors will be also receive a complimentary Resource Directory listing valued at $39.00 a year and be featured in our print directory!

If you’d like to be featured in the gift bags, you just need to be a member of our Resource Directory! Register today and call us to get your product in at 877-545-7352.

For More Information
Call: 877-545-7352
Email: simone@ownyourpower.biz