SVI Schedule - 2005
All Events will be held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, located at:
1906 South Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
2:00pm-3:00pm Registration and Reception at the Ethical SocietyOrientation for First Time Attendees
3:00pm-4:00pm Welcome and Opening Address: Growing your Business and Using the Triple Bottom Line
Judy Wicks
4:00pm-5:00pm Case Study #1: InFusion, A Coffee and Tea Gallery
Challenge: Growth - Planning for Growth that Fits the Mission
5:10pm-6:10pm True Confession
Sharne Algotsson and Lisa Formica, Twist
6:15pm-7:30pm Dinner - A Feast of Local Foods
7:30pm-8:45pm Roundtable Business Problem Solving Sessions
8:45pm-9:30pm Dessert Reception and Networking
Thursday, November 17, 2005
9:00am-10:00am Registration and Light Breakfast
10:00am-11:00am Case Study #2: Laurel Hoffman
Challenge: Sales and Marketing - Developing Marketing Strategies that Work
11:15am-12:30pm Business Problem Solving Sessions - choose one
- Marketing and Sales
- Business Financing and Financial Management
- Managing Growth in the Early Stages (for companies with 1-3 employees)
- Making the Triple Bottom Line Work for Your Business
1:45pm-2:45pm Case Study #3: Robbin's Desserts and Bakery
Challenge: Finance - Growing a Part-time Business into a Full-time Operation
2:45pm-4:15pm Business Problem Solving Sessions - choose one
- Marketing and Sales
- Business Financing and Financial Management
- Legal and Insurance Issues - Ask an Expert
- Managing Growth in the Early Stages (for companies with more than 3 employees)
5:00-5:45pm True Confession
Peter Strugatz, IceStone
5:45pm-6:30pm Triple Bottom Line Awards Ceremony
What are the Triple Bottom Line Awards?