The annual Multicultural Business Summit, presented by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, is a premiere networking and training event for entrepreneurs and business leaders. This year’s theme: “Diversity – The Secret Sauce to Growing Your Company, Clients and Human Capital”, Business owners will explore the role of diversity in fostering stronger client relationships and nurturing an inclusive workforce. The Summit will provide small business owners with the tools, knowledge, and resources to grow their businesses.
Early Bird Discount (ends 11/30):
$55.00
Regular Price: $69.00
Thursday, January. 25, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Rd Ste 100
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
8:30 a.m. | Registration and Networking
9:00 a.m. | Welcome
9:15 a.m. | News You Can Use – New State of Georgia Small Business initiatives
10:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions:
12:00 p.m | Networking
12:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker
Breaks will be included throughout the day.
Tulu Kaifee joined the Small Business Development Center’s Multicultural Business Division in October 2023 as a Procurement and Finance Specialist. Tulu has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry with experience in the consumer, small business and commercial lending segments serving entrepreneurs across GA. Tulu’s passion to serve multicultural and underrepresented communities gives her a unique edge incorporating Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategies to attract and retain talent in a competitive environment.
Taylor Hafley is the Applied Demographer at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Taylor’s demographic research and data analysis supports state agencies and local governments as a part of the Workforce Development and Economic Analysis Unit. Among his projects, Taylor partners with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget to produce county-state population projections. He speaks regularly with groups throughout the state about Georgia’s demographic trends.
All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762