WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is for entrepreneurs who are about to start a business, startups who are navigating the initial steps of business or small businesses who are ready to scale their business.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
One full day of learning and taking action during work sessions on business fundamentals, branding, finances, funding, hiring, sales, and technology.
WHEN IS IT?
February 27, 2026
8:30am -4:00pm
WHERE IS IT?
Opelika Chamber of Commerce
200 S 6th St
Opelika, AL 36801
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS.
Scholarship applications are closed.
FOR AN ADMISSION OF $50, YOU GET
Access to local experts during tabling breaks
Workbook with added resources
Full day of learning from eight experts in business, branding, finance, sales, HR, and technology
Lunch provided by City of Auburn
Snacks & Drinks
Networking with other small businesses
WE'RE AIMING TO UNCOMPLICATE SMALL BUSINESS
By Providing Actionable Steps and Resources for Success
SCHEDULE
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:35 AM
Welcome
Business Foundation
HR for Small Businesses: Hiring Blueprint
---- Break and Tabling ----
10:35 AM
Financing and Funding Options
11:25 AM
Bookkeeping/Accounting, Taxes, Payroll
---- Lunch and Tabling ----
1:00 PM
1:50 PM
Sales Strategies & Customer Acquisition
Brand Foundation
---- Break and Tabling ----
2:50 PM
Expert Panel
3:35 PM
Hot Topics in Entrepreneurship
4:00 PM
Adjourn
*Schedule subect to change
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READY TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS?
Scholarship applications are closed.
SPEAKERS
Josh Sahib
Auburn University
Business Foundation
Cedric Torbert
Torbert Financial
Taxes and Book keeping
Eloise Stewart
.eloise. design co.
Brand Foundation
Yaireth Gomez
Sabre Finance
Funding and Financing
Larkin Jones
SBDC
Business Plan + Forecasting
Kristen Reeder
Legacy Leadership Coaching
HR + Hiring
HOSTED BY
guide resource group is a collaborative effort by local experts who specialize in small business. The members of the group aim to connect startups and small businesses with the correct resources and experts at the right time during their business journey. guide manages a database of resources and education that is free on the website. Learn more here.
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