On Thursday, March 28, American Express is bringing its biannual Summit for Success to the Atlanta community, a free full-day event to help small and mid-sized companies learn ways to grow and expand their businesses through government contracting, exporting, corporate procurement and general business strategies.
The American Express Summit for Success event is designed to help small and mid-sized businesses grow and expand through interactive sessions dedicated to government contracting, exporting, corporate procurement and general business strategies led by top industry experts and business leaders. The event will include educational workshops, intimate mentoring roundtable sessions, one-on-one business matchmaking sessions and networking opportunities with other growing companies and organizations.
A sample of speakers include:
- Brittany Hodak, Co-Founder, The Superfan Company
- Carol Lempert, Master Facilitator & Learning Designer
- Glenda Adams, Senior Client Relations Manager, Coca-Cola
- Matt Plummer, VP of Product Strategy, ZipRecruiter
- George Tracy, Director, U.S. Commercial Service
- Ashley Daniel Bell, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
And a sample of breakout sessions include:
- From Local to Global: Secrets to International Sales Success – Ready for growth but hesitant about international sales? Learn from digital experts and successful exporters how you can use the global reach of your existing website, social media presence and ecommerce channels to attract international customers and accumulate market insights.
- The Power of Diverse Partnerships: Large companies are strengthened by partnering with diverse suppliers and small businesses. Learn about existing programs and resources available to you on your corporate procurement journey.
- Gaining a Competitive Edge in Government Contracting: The U.S. Federal Government spends more than $500 billion dollars on contracts with the private sector each year - how can you become a trusted vendor to the world’s largest client? Learn from experts and experienced contractors about how to differentiate your business and win contracts through certifications, NAICs codes and available government programs.
- Talent Management: Recruitment to Retention and Everything In Between – Even the best products and services require a strong team behind them. This session will delve into strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, building high-performing teams and inspiring your employees to serve as company ambassadors.
More information is available at the event website here: http://amex.co/
