2015 Success Summit returns for third year to provide powerful resources for local businesses

2015 Success Summit returns for third year to provide powerful resources for local businesses

ATHENS, Ga. – Local businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to learn, connect and be inspired are invited to register for the 2015 Success Summit taking place on Wednesday,

April 29 at The Classic Center.

Previously the Athens Small Business Summit, the newly rebranded Success Summit saw more than 300 attendees last year from local businesses and nonprofits. This event, organized by Athens-based business consulting firm StartStrategic, is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes and ages.

This all-day event provides attendees with a variety of educational breakout sessions, valuable resources, experienced speakers and great networking opportunities.

A number of partner organizations, including the University of Georgia Terry College of

Business and Community Connection of Northeast Georgia, have worked alongside Success Summit organizers to produce a dynamic curriculum applicable to small businesses and nonprofit organizations alike. Session topics stay true to the Summit’s mission by promoting core business fundamentals.

A Resource Fair will take place again this year, allowing attendees to talk one-on-one with more than 50 local service-based industry representatives. Additionally, a free-to-attend Job Fair and Career Expo will be presented by the Georgia Department of Labor for all local job seekers. Vendor booths for each of these events are available for purchase.

The morning keynote will be led by Gena and Davis Knox, founders of Fire & Flavor, as well as Chris Collins, founder of Bone Dry Roofing. These two Athens success stories will detail their paths to success and provide insightful tips on how to advance businesses forward. A second keynote in the afternoon will feature a presentation by renowned entrepreneurial guru Chris Hanks. His presentation will highlight what it takes to build yourself as a brand, what it means to craft a value proposition and also give tips on how to leverage that value to make your business truly successful.

Registration for the Summit is now open and currently only $109 for businesses, $79 for nonprofits and $39 for students. Visit SuccessAthens.com to register online, learn how to become an exhibitor or for more information.

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About the Success Summit

The Success Summit is Athens’ premier business event, organized by StartStrategic, an Athens-based business consulting and education firm. More than 400 businesses and nonprofit organizations will have the ultimate experience filled with education, resources and networking opportunities to push themselves to new heights. Local businesses of all ages, sizes and industries are encouraged to attend. More information on the event, as well as registration and exhibition details can be found online at www.SuccessAthens.com.