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Shale Energy: Opportunities for Small Business Professional Development for SBDC Staff Hosted by the Pennsylvania SBDC Network Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/South Pointe 1000 Corporate Drive | Canonsburg, PA, 15317 Room: Parlor D Agenda Wednesday, November 14 11:45 a.m Sign in 12-1:00 p.m Welcome and Brief Overview of Agenda Christian Conroy, State Director, Pennsylvania SBDC Lunch Participants will have the chance to get to know each other and network 1-2:00 p.m Shale Energy Basics – History and Scope, Industry Update & Economic Impact Provide participants with a basic understanding of the shale gas industry prior to engaging in any specific discussions 2-3:30 p.m Small Business Opportunities An overview of the supply chain and the direct & indirect opportunities that exist for small businesses will be presented 3:30-3:45 p.m Break 3:45-4:30 p.m Shale Gas 101 for Small Business Train the Trainer Clarion University & The University of Scranton SBDCs 5:30-6:30 p.m Mixer/Networking featuring cash bar & appetizers Jackson's Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar (within the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe) Dinner on your own Shale Energy: Opportunities for Small Business Professional Development for SBDC Staff DAY Thursday, November 15: 8:30 -10:15 a.m Panel Discussion Representatives from a mix of industries will share knowledge and experiences to provide us with critical information we can utilize when consulting with our clients 10:15-10:30 a.m Break 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m Facilitated Roundtable Discussion Stephen Ursich and Lisa Hall, The University of Scranton SBDC Suggested topics include: collaborative project ideas, consulting strategies, what each state is doing, etc 12-12:15 p.m Wrap up/Next Steps Grab bag lunch Optional gas well site tour (exact location & details to be provided at event)