2017 Operation: Startup & Grow Agenda

8:00AM
Registration, Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors
8:45AM
Opening Ceremony 
  • NY Air National Guard, 174th Attack Wing​​
9:00AM
Welcoming Remarks  
  • Dr. Casey Crabill, SUNY OCC President
  • Barbara Carson, USAF Reserve, SBA Associate Administrator of OVBD
9:05AM
Keynote Address
  • ​Matthew Griffin, USA Veteran, CEO of Combat Flip Flops
9:35AM
Rapid Response Pitch Competition
10:00AM
Session 1 - (Choose one)
  • Black Box of Traditional Financing 
  • Marketing to Increase Market Share
  • Government Contracting 
  • Connections Central with Business Experts 
  • Networking with Exhibitors
10:45AM
Networking with Exhibitors
11:15AM 
Session 2 - (Choose one)
  • Defining Your Marketing Mix 
  • Contracting Panel - Ask the Agencies
  • Ask the Attorneys Workshop
  • Connections Central with Business Experts 
  • Networking with Exhibitors 
12:00PM
Lunch Buffett
12:30PM
Award Presentations
  • 2017 Veteran-Owned Business Achievement (VOBA) Award
  • 2017 Rapid Response Pitch Competition Awards
  • FY 2016 SBA Patriot Lender of the Year Award
12:35PM
Emcee Interview with Veteran Entrepreneur  
  • Jason Young, USAF Veteran, Owner of Clark's Steakhouse
12:50PM - 2:00PM
Session 3 - (Choose one)
  • Building Your Business Plan for Startups
  • Hiring Your Team for Existing Businesses
  • Connections Central with Business Experts
  • Networking with Exhibitors 
2:00PM
Conclusion