Shale Energy: Opportunities for Small Business Professional Development for SBDC Staff Hosted by the Pennsylvania SBDC Network Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/South Pointe 1000 Corporate
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Hosted by the Pennsylvania SBDC Network
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/South Pointe
1000 Corporate Drive | Canonsburg, PA, 15317
Room: Parlor D
Agenda
Wednesday, November 14
11:45 a.m Sign in
12-1:00 p.m Welcome and Brief Overview of Agenda
Christian Conroy, State Director, Pennsylvania SBDC
Lunch
Participants will have the chance to get to know each other and network
1-2:00 p.m Shale Energy Basics – History and Scope, Industry Update & Economic Impact
Provide participants with a basic understanding of the shale gas industry prior to engaging in any specific discussions
2-3:30 p.m Small Business Opportunities
An overview of the supply chain and the direct & indirect opportunities that exist for small businesses will be presented
3:30-3:45 p.m Break
3:45-4:30 p.m Shale Gas 101 for Small Business Train the Trainer
Clarion University & The University of Scranton SBDCs
5:30-6:30 p.m Mixer/Networking featuring cash bar & appetizers
Jackson's Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar (within the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe) Dinner on your own
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DAY 2 Thursday, November 15:
8:30 -10:15 a.m Panel Discussion
Representatives from a mix of industries will share knowledge and experiences to provide us with critical information we can utilize when consulting with our clients
10:15-10:30 a.m Break
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m Facilitated Roundtable Discussion
Stephen Ursich and Lisa Hall, The University of Scranton SBDC
Suggested topics include: collaborative project ideas, consulting strategies, what each state is doing, etc
12-12:15 p.m Wrap up/Next Steps
Grab bag lunch Optional gas well site tour (exact location & details to be provided at event)