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The El Paso Business Conference and Expo, presented by WestStar Bank, on Thursday, October 23, 2014.

This event will encourage growth between area businesses through seminars, speakers, panels, a business-to-business expo, a featured luncheon, and various networking opportunities. The Judson F. Williams Convention Center and outdoor Convention Center Plaza will make up the footprint of the event. The El Paso Business Conference and Expo will feature Daymond John, from ABC’s hit television show Shark Tank at this year’s luncheon, thanks to Southwest University.

The El Paso Business Conference and Expo is proudly partnering with BizTech2014. Special seminars and sessions will be conducted by BizTech2014 as they celebrate their 15th year of success.

THE EVENT:

Breakfast of Champions

Breakfast will take place the morning of the event and will feature awards for Excellent Business Practice and Knowledge, networking, and a brief overview of the day. Admission to the Breakfast of Champions will be included in the Conference Access Ticket.

Seminars

A variety of informative seminars will take place throughout the day featuring business matters including business-to-business topics for those who own or manage a tenured company, entrepreneurial topics for those looking to own and manage their own business, SoMoLo (Social, Mobile & Local Marketing): Taking Your Business to the Next Level, keeping up with social trends, and Forecasting 2015: Staying Relevant and Using the Newest Technology. BizTech2014 is all about “The Cloud.” What is it, and how can your business use the Cloud as a key part of your new business startup and growth. An admission fee of $75, plus taxes and fees, will include access to all seminars provided at this year’s event.

Luncheon

This year’s El Paso Business Conference and Expo luncheon will feature high-profile entrepreneur Daymond John from ABC’s Shark Tank along with a Q&A session. Admission to the luncheon is included with the Conference Access Ticket to the event.

Exhibition Hall

El Paso businesses will have booths lining the exhibit hall. This hall will allow business owners and management teams the opportunity to learn about new products in the market, as well as potentially sample products and services. The purpose of the exhibit hall is to highlight the importance of using local businesses and incorporating business-to-business interaction. The Exhibition hall will feature The Network, proudly hosted by Townsquare Interactive. This area will be a prime networking location for businesses to interact with prospects while socializing.

Entrance to the Exhibition Hall will have a $10 admission fee, the exhibit hall is included in the $75 Conference Access Ticket.

The Professionals Job Fair

This event will not only feature informative seminars, it will give businesses seeking employees and individuals seeking employment the chance to meet at the Professionals Job Fair, thanks to Workforce Solutions. The fair will be located outside on the Convention Center Plaza and is free to job seekers.

Pre-Event Mixer

Area Executives will be invited to a special, pre-event mixer, hosted by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce which will take place the night before the expo. This ceremonial kick-off will feature discussions on El Paso community organizations coming together to create synergy for the city of El Paso.

Admission

The Conference Access Ticket will allow access to the Breakfast of Champions, all seminars, discussions, panels, access to the exhibition hall, as well as a seat in this year’s Luncheon, featuring Daymond John. Conference Access tickets will be priced at $75, plus taxes and fees.

Exhibit Hall Tickets will be priced at $10, plus taxes and fees, will allow access to the exhibition hall.

The Professional’s Job Fair will be free for any job seeker to attend.

All tickets will be available at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, and at the Abraham Chavez Theatre Box Office early September 2014.