Entrepreneur This: Retail Business on April 9th

The Entrepreneur This mini-conference series is designed for individuals interested in owning their own businesses across various industries. Each session will focus on a specific sector, such as retail businesses, trades, culinary, and more. 

Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the realities of entrepreneurship and learn about the essential resources available to support their journey. Whether you're curious about starting a business in the retail world or other industries, this series offers valuable information and networking opportunities to help turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality.

***IT'S FREE TO ATTEND***

Please RSVP by Sunday, April 6th so we purchase enough snacks and drinks for the event.

​Location: 
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
Shreve Hall
Enter via Entrance 3. Accessible entrances are Entrances 3 and 1.

Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 PM

Agenda (subject to minor changes)
9:30-12:30 PM   Visit our Pop-Up Shop. Ivy Tech students, alumni, and faculty host booths and sell products/services. The Pop-Up Shop is not affiliated with Ivy Tech and Ivy Tech is not responsible for vendor transactions. Enter Door 3, turn left to the common area, and turn right for the Pop-Up Shop.

Enter Door 3, turn left to the common area, and turn left into Shreve Hall.
12:30-1:00 PM    Registration and Networking. Lunch is not provided. We will have drinks and snacks.
1:00-1:20 PM      Welcome and Keynote Speaker : Talisha Coppock, Downtown Bloomington, Inc.                                                        The Future of Retail Entrepreneurship: Trends and Opportunities
1:20-2:00 PM      Panel Discussion: Building a Profitable Retail Business
                                      -Moderator, Mande Miskewycz, Indiana SBDC
                                      -Talia Halliday, Gather, Oak
                                      -Sam Eibling, Goods for Cooks, Bloomington Yoga Co.
                                      -Jenna Bowman, Morgenstern Books
2:00-2:25 PM      Startup Considerations and Resources : De de la Rosa, City of Bloomington
2:25-2:45 PM      Sales Tax and Licenses/Certifications : Troy Phelps, Indiana SBDC
2:45-3:15 PM      Financial Considerations for Retail Ventures : Cindy Kinnarney, Owen County State Bank
3:15-3:25 PM      Microlending, CDFI : John Zody, CDFI Friendly Bloomington
3:25-3:55 PM     Crafting a Winning Retail Brand and Customer Experience : Lisa Orme, Lola and Company
3:55-4:30 PM     Closing and Networking