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Sponsor Spotlight
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Inc. welcomes presenting sponsors Principal Financial Group, Dell, and Chase.
Ready to rebuild retirement?
The economy and market volatility have taken their toll on investments, livelihoods and emotions. But when it’s time to forge ahead, Principal Financial Group® can point you in the right direction. Join the Principal Financial Group® at Booth C during the conference and learn more about rebuilding retirement for you and your employees. Talk to our representatives about key rebuilding tools. Pick up a free business book. And register for prizes including a Kindle wireless reader and a trip back to the Inc. 500|5000 Conference in 2010!
Test drive the latest Dell laptops.
Stop by Dell Booth B and sign up for a chance to win Dell products like laptops, networking products, printers, projectors, and more! Meet Dell product experts and take advantage of the Inc. 500|5000 show specials that help cut costs on products, services & solutions from Dell, Cisco, Watchguard, and ADT, among others. Be one of the first 1,000 visitors and get a free travel speaker!
Ink means business.
Chase has been diligently working on new ways to empower you to seize meaningful opportunities for you and your business. Chase is committed to supporting business owners, with payment and credit products to help you succeed. That’s why we are introducing Ink from Chase. Stop by the Chase Booth A at the Inc. 500|5000 Conference for a chance to showcase the successes of your business, learn more about Ink from Chase and win special prizes, including a three-year lease on a new Mercedes-Benz.
Speaker Spotlight: Joel Spolsky
What's for Lunch (and Breakfast)
Married to an entrepreneur? Join Inc. “Balancing Acts” columnist Meg Cadoux Hirshberg for a freewheeling discussion about the experience of being hitched to someone else’s dream. This event takes place at two separate times: one during breakfast on Friday morning before the general sessions and one on Friday afternoon during lunch concurrent with lunch in the general session. If selected to join this session, you will receive a confirmation message closer to the date of the event. Request an invitation by sending an email to Inc. Events.
Are you a under 35? On Friday during breakfast, Inc. contributing editor Donna Fenn, the author of Upstarts: How GenY Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business, will share insights from her new book, then moderate a panel of young entrepreneurs who will discuss the innovative strategies they’ve used to successfully grow their companies. This panel takes place on Friday morning during breakfast before the general sessions. If selected to join this session, you will receive a confirmation message closer to the date of the event. Request an invitation by sending an email to Inc. Events.
Want to get into the Game? Following his Friday afternoon breakout session, Bill Fotsch (who has advised over 300 companies on the Great Game of Business) will delve deeper into the Game, taking a closer look at scoreboards, huddling, and fostering communication. This Friday afternoon lunch is concurrent with lunch in the general session. Request an invitation by sending an email to Inc. Events.
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What's New
Introducing the 2009 Inc. 500|5000: Inc. published this year's list on Inc.com on August 12. The Inc. 500 issue hit newsstands on August 17. Visit Inc.com/Inc5000 to see the freshest class of entrepreneurial superstars, and stop by the Press Room to download a press release. Make the most of making the list by visiting the YGS Store, the official partner for Inc. recognition and marketing products.
Get with the Program: Sure, you knew about Jim Collins and David Neeleman, but what about the new additions to the schedule of events? Ray Anderson, Jill Blashack Strahan, The Great Game of Business, a panel of CEOs who have each taken a company to the No. 1 spot on the Inc. 500 list. It's almost like Inc. is trying to top last year's conference. Think Inc. needs to cover any other hot topics at the event? Tell us. You can now add the full agenda to your calendar for the latest updates by clicking here or visiting inc.com/events and adding Inc.'s Google calendar to your web-based calendar.
Make Lasting Connections: A conference is a huge opportunity to build relationships with extrordinary people, people who might have significant impact on your professional or personal success. To make sure that you maximize the return on your (and your organization's investment), click here for 15 tips on networking from Keith Ferrazzi.
Black-Tie Gala: Look your best in the spotlight. Tuxedo rental forms available on Inc500Conference.com. A proper night's rest in your room at the Gaylord National Hotel will help, too. Call the Gaylord National Resort directly at 301-965-4000 to book your room. Refer to the Inc. 500|5000 Conference to secure the special group rate of $265 per night. (Dress is casual for the Thursday night Crab Fest by the marina & piers.)
Alumni Corner: Want to congratulate your fellow attendees and introduce your company at the same time? Let Inc. know. Meanwhile, meet Wpromote, No. 2004 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 and a two-time Inc. 500 alum the past two years. Inc. is proud to partner this year with Wpromote for search engine optimization. Founded in 2001 by Mike Mothner, Wpromote is a marketing company that uses proprietary software to help clients generate leads, gain customers, and increase sales through online search engines. Read about Mike Mothner's 2008 venture, ScanDigital, here.
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