Stamford, Connecticut
Monday, May 2, 2016
The Travelers Institute hosted a complimentary symposium to kick off National Small Business Week, exploring tools for small business success, featuring keynote speaker Seth Goodall of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This event, part of the Travelers Institute® Small Business - Big Opportunity℠ series, featured an interactive discussion with industry leaders on solutions to some of today's most pressing small business challenges.
The program explored:
- Cybersecurity concerns for small businesses
- Strategies for accessing capital in today's lending environment
- Business continuity planning as a competitive advantage
Keynote Address: "Strategies for Small Business Success"
Seth Goodall, New England Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Panel Discussion: "Finding Solutions to Small Business Challenges"
Moderator: Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy; The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Tim Francis, Vice President, Business Insurance, Management and Professional Liability; Enterprise Lead for Cyber Insurance; The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Seth Goodall, New England Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
William Pierz, President, Shoff Darby Companies, Inc.
Janet Siegenthaler, Manager of Business Counseling & Access to Capital, Women's Business Development Council
Time:
11:30 a.m. Networking & Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Program
Location:
The Loading Dock
The Industrial Park
375 Fairfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902