Our goal is to share resources, connections and collaborate with as many organizations and people working in the space of economic development, entrepreneurship, business development, and education. Additionally, as part of our Career & Technical Education (CTE) focus, we know that many of our CTE students across the State will end up working in or managing/operating as a small business. The trades are vital to our economy, and bringing students into the arena of entrepreneurship and business development can provide them with business skills/resources to be part of this Nation’s core of small business owners.
During our second annual conference, keynote speakers, all with various backgrounds in business/entrepreneurship/leadership and the trades will present, and breakout sessions will be held with many of our state partners and organizations presenting on related topics or projects.