North Park Main Street is hosting a resource symposium for businesses offering an opportunity to connect business owners and potential new business owners with topics that will enhance and contribute to any business plan. This symposium is FREE to attend, but registration is limited.

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10:00 to 10:45 Estate Planning and Why It’s Important: Law Office of Artemis Spyridonidis

Join Artemis Spyridonidis, Esq. for a session on the importance of business and estate planning. Receive valuable information related to your business needs.

11:00 to 11:30 San Diego Workforce Partnership

Staff from San Diego Workforce Partnership and San Diego Employers Association will be on hand for an informative session on resources offered by SDWP to businesses as well as essential human resource advice!

12:00 to 12:30 Christopher Scott-Dixon, Law Offices of Christopher Scott-Dixon Leases/Contracts and legal minefields every business should be aware of.

Forming a business entity will limit or eliminate your personal liability. It may also mean any judgment against the entity does not follow you for decades. It is important that you fully understand the pros and cons of each entity structure. Christopher will explain the particular nuances of each entity and advise which will best serve your individual needs.

12:30 to 1:00 Creative Marketing and Promotions

Join staff from A-7-D Creative Group on a tour of fun and inventive ideas for promoting your business!

1:00 to 1:30 Resources from San Diego Economic Development Department

Staff from San Diego E.D.D. will be on hand with information and to answer questions on programs and services offered to businesses. Use this session to meet the right City contacts and find out how the City can help get your business moving!

1:30 to 2:00 Access to Capital

Meet representatives from CDC Small Business Finance and Accion San Diego.

• CDC Small Business Finance, is a nonprofit with a passion for helping Main St. small businesses grow and create jobs. They offer a variety of low-interest financing that fits the needs of small businesses no matter where they are in the growth cycle. Start-ups to seasoned companies and every small business in between can benefit from their financing programs.

• Accion is the largest nationwide nonprofit lending network in the United States. They provide fair and flexible loans, connections to business experts, and access to resources and opportunities specifically tailored to each business owner’s unique needs and goals.