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2015 Biz + Ed Conference
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Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
June 23rd
8am - 4pm
Location
Bentonville High School
1801 SE J Street, Bentonville
Fees/Admission
Admission is free to students.
$10.00 for Chamber Members
$15.00 for Non-Members
Sponsorships are available.
Coffee is provided and lunch will be served.
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Tammy Thurow
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Description
In its 1st year, the Biz + Ed Conference is a collaboration between Northwest Arkansas businesses and our students. A portion of this conference will be a preview of the new CAPS program that will be implemented this fall for Bentonville High School juniors and seniors,
Participants will hear from keynote speaker Rick Webb, Senior Vice-President of Global Processes with Walmart, on solving business issues with technology solutions. Jeff Amerine, Founding Principal with Startup Junkie Consulting, will discuss creating a Lean/Canvas and Business Plan.
Regional professionals will present area students with real, relevant business problems. Students will work in teams to find a technology solution and present their ideas at the conclusion of the conference. Student teams compete for $1,000 to continue developing their idea working alongside professional mentors in the workplace during a two week paid internship.
While students are working on their solutions, breakout workshops for professionals will be held on the following:
- Google AdWords
- Competitive Pricing (How do you know what to charge?)
- How to Avoid Burnout
- Bookkeeping Basics - presented by Robert Porter
The goal of the conference is to create an avenue between area businesses and students, to show the value of supporting students above and beyond the various booster programs.
Admission is free to students
$10.00 for Chamber Members, $15.00 for Non-Members
Sponsorships are available.
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