LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketing A-List Speakers from Top-Name Companies
Inside the Conference
Women LEADING IN LOCAL Influence in Business by the Numbers
According to a 2012 study by Amex Open...
There are over 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the US.
Women-owned businesses generate nearly $1.3 trillion in revenues and employ 7,697,000 people.
Between 1997 and 2012, when the number of businesses in the US increased by 37%, the number of women-owned firms increased by 54% — 1.5 times the national average.
And acoording to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) 2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses Survey, 2013 looks to be the "Year of the Female Entrepreneur", with women business owners' optimism at high levels (81 percent) on the opportunities that lie ahead.
Testimonials
The BIA/Kelsey Conference Experience
“BIA/Kelsey conferences have continued to get better and better and with each one, more and more essential for those in the local interactive space. Boston was the best yet. In an industry where next week's news is already too old, BIA/Kelsey conferences allow a great perspective into the future of local online as well as the current landscape.”
– David Haupt, Director, Local, Examiner.com
“Once again, unbelievable conference! I really enjoyed learning more about the YP business, and continuing to meet more of the vendors and service providers.”
– Joseph V. Gallagher, Managing Director, Angel Street Capital
“I’m able to hold 32 meetings in a 3-day session without spending long hours in a plane
or a rental car. BIA/Kelsey meetings bring together the leaders of the industry and the
people who make decisions so I can meet with them and get things done.”
– Eric Owen, VP, Digital Strategy and Partnerships, The Berry Company
“You seemed to have hit the rare trifecta of high quality attendees, informative sessions
and great organization. Looking forward to the next one.”
– Kenny Herman, SVP, Business Development, Single Platform (by Constant Contact)
“This show was probably the best I've ever attended in terms of interesting,
relevant content and great networking.”
– Malcolm Lewis, Founder and CEO, RefGo
“This is by far my favorite digital conference that I attend. What’s great about this conference is the content is so superior to any other conference. The fact that most [attendees] are actually sitting in this room instead of networking out in the hallway. What really has made BIA/Kelsey superior is the content that you create.”
– Lincoln Millstein, EVP, Hearst Newspapers
An Exclusive Networking Event for Women Professionals Taking place during LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketing
Sept. 11, 2013 ~ 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas
Connect With Women LEADING IN LOCAL Brought to You by BIA/Kelsey
As owners of small businesses and committed marketers and
networkers, women play a prominent role in SMB digital marketing, across
a range of vertical industries, from real estate to gyms, restaurants and
home health care. Women are also highly represented in hyperlocal and social
network-driven media. LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketing will feature
a number of industry leaders discussing these key segments, including:
Rachel Feddersen, Chief Content Officer, Patch
Dave Galvan, 24 Hour Fitness
Melinda Garvey, Founder and Publisher, Austin Women Magazine
Adam Japko, Digital Sherpa (Interior Decorating and Real Estate)
Sheri Jenkinson, Professional Coach and Change Agent, Ipseity Consulting
Maja Kermath, Kor180 (Fitness franchise)
Jeannie Parent, SVP, Sales, Digital First
Hunter Rose, Ben & Jerry, Franchise Owner
Robyn Rose, Marketing Consultant
Women LEADING IN LOCAL Networking
Event
As day one of the LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketing
conference ends, gather to meet, interact, and engage with women professionals
in the world of media, technology and business.
This special networking event will create a community of seasoned,
top women within a busy conference environment, setting aside time for dedicated
networking. Guests will also have the pleasure of hearing from several local
business women and entrepreneurs:
Women LEADING IN LOCAL Speakers
MELINDA GARVEY
Founder and Publisher Austin Woman Magazine
MAJA KERMATH
Owner Kor180
SHERI JENKINSON
Professional Coach & Change Agent Ipseity Consulting
Come to make important connections and continue to build this network with access to the event-participant-only LinkedIn group that will be created pre-event and maintained post-event.
How to Attend
This one-hour special event is open to all registered women attendees of LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketing.
STEP 1: If you haven’t already registered for the conference, click to sign up now.
STEP 2: Once registered for the conference, RSVP to secure a spot at the Women LEADING IN LOCAL networking event.
Request an Invitation
A limited number of spots will be available for women who are not attending the conference. Request an invitation by completing the form below and we will notify you by August 12 regarding your status.
