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2023 Woodlands Area Business Summit Agenda

7:00 a.m. Check-In / Networking / Continental Breakfast

 

7:30 a.m. Welcome

David Deveau, JPMorgan Chase

 

Acknowledgement of Sponsors

J.J. Hollie, President & CEO

The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Opening Prep Talk

Hal Brumfield, Tachus Business Fiber

 

8:15 a.m.  Panel: Rhythms of AI-Powered Business:

Navigating The Future with the Beat of th Drum

Moderator: David Deveau, JPMorgan Chase

Panelists: Jonathan Banks, Activate Digital Media

Cody Bishop, Offer Genius

Dr. Christopher Sidey-Gibbons, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Lee Wilson, The Wilson Firm

 

Star of Texas Ballroom

 

9:00 a.m.        Transition / Visit Exhibit Booth

 

9:20 a.m.         Session I

 

Driving Business Forward: Unmasking the Essential Elements of Marketing

Josh Cherry, Offer Genius

Star of Texas Ballroom

 

Building and Leading Resilient Teams

Raymond Taylor, Fantail Services LLL

The Koch Insurance Group - Breakout Room 1

 

Accelerating Success: Harnessing the Pivotal Element for Predictable Business

Growth

Leo Simpson, Lone star College – Montgomery

Bates | Wilder McGee PC – Breakout Room 2

 

90 Day Plan to Build A Business Pipelines of Unlimited Prospects

Kristi Howton, Iscential

Express Employment Professionals – Breakout Room 3

 

AI in Healthcare

Dr. Christopher Sidey-Gibbons, MD

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Breakout Room 4

 

10:00 a.m.     Transition / Visit Exhibits

 

10:20 a.m.       Session II

 

SBA & SBDC Resources Every Small Business Should Know

Robert L. Bilberry, U.S. Small Business Administration

Rhonda Ellisor, SHSU Small Business Development Center
Star of Texas Ballroom

 

Keeping on the Right side of Employment Law Issues

Joseph “Chip” Galagaza & Josh Redelman, Stibbs & Co., P.C., Attorneys

The Koch Insurance Group – Breakout Room 1

 

A New Kind of Diversity:

Making the Different Generations On Your Team A Competitive Advantage

Kelly Baughman, Beyond Next Leadership

Bates | Wilder McGee PC – Breakout Room 2

 

From Concept to Profit: Strategies for Launching and Growing Your Dream Venture

Christin Cherry, entreProcess

Express Employment Professionals – Breakout Room 3

 

AI For Local Businesses Growth: A Practical Guide"

Cody Bishop, Offer Genius

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Room 4

 

11:00 a.m.     Transition / Visit Exhibit Booth

 

11:20 a.m.       Session III

 

The Importance of Machine Learning in Video Content Marketing

Victor Harris, Activate Digital Marketing

Star of Texas Ballroom

 

Emergency and Crisis Management:

Two Monsters That Could Destroy Your Business Overnight, If Not Properly Prepared

Boris Cura, Boris Cura Executive Mentor / Coach / Professional Advisor

The Koch Insurance Group – Breakout Room 1

 

The Transformative Potential of AI in Legal Practice

Lee Wilson, The Wilson Firm

Bates | Wilder McGee PC – Breakout Room 2

 

Workforce Trends to Know: The Gig Economy

Katherine Kleeman, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Express Employment Professionals – Breakout Room 3

 

Pitch Your Business Like A Pro

Eric Fishhaut, MKB Services LLC

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Breakout Room 4

 

12:00 p.m.       Transition / Visit Exhibit Booths

                         Lunch Buffet Open

 

12:30 p.m.       Luncheon Announcements

                        Intro to Keynote Speaker

                            Star of Texas Ballroom

 

12:45 p.m.       Luncheon Keynote Speaker

                        Rich Redmond

 

 

1:30 p.m.         Closing Remarks / Adjourn

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