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P.O. Box 328
Halstead, KS 67056
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2006 Rural Business Symposium Schedule:

8:00 - 8:30 AM
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8:30 - 8:45 AM
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

8:45 - 9:45 AM
Bringing Your Business Online presented by Jaron Weese, Weese & Associates, LLC

9:45 - 10:15 AM
VISIT VENDOR BOOTHS (Refreshments Provided)

10:15 - 11:00 AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Business Software presented by Jaron Weese, Weese & Associates, LLC

Employee Retirement Benefits presented by Bill Hatton, Insurance Advisors

11:00 - 11:15 AM
BREAK (Refreshments Provided)

11:15 - 12:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Website Development presented by T.J. Kimsey, Advanced Web Strategies, Inc.

Business Security presented by Michael Ramirez, SNC, Inc.

12:00 PM
LUNCH (Provided)

12:30 - 1:30 PM
Rural Economic Development the eBay Way presented by Joyce Banbury, eBay Education Specialist

12:45 - 2:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Negotiating the Health Insurance Labyrinth presented by Michael Wise, President, Wise & Associates

Employee Legal Issues presented by Brad Jantz, J.D.

2:30 - 2:45 PM
BREAK (Refreshments Provided)

2:45 - 3:45 PM
Rural Development Funding presented by Chuck Banks, State Director, USDA Rural Development

3:45 PM
CLOSING


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Rural Business Symposium
Friday, October 13, 2006
Halstead High School

Sponsored by the Halstead Chamber of Commerce, Harvey County Economic Development Council and Westar Energy, the Rural Business Symposum is designed to build knowledge among small business owners in rural communities and to develop relationships that will increase the success of these communities through continued growth.

Who should attend:

  • Rural Business Owners/Managers
  • Chamber of Commerce Employees & Directors
  • City Administrators
  • City Council Members
  • Mayors
  • Area Politicians
  • And others involved in Economic and Community Development

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