Join this interactive and timely discussion on the state of small business in the Bay Area. An expert and diverse panel of small business leaders will provide a wide-ranging analysis of the overall economic, regulatory and social conditions for the small business ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Holistic view of resources available to small businesses on the national, state and local levels How the high-tech startup ecosystem impacts small business viability and growth Strategies and mindset that small businesses and their consumers/customers can implement to continue or accelerate momentum How their networks and surrounding communities can help small businesses survive and thrive ABOUT OUR PANEL Theresa Marcroft: CMO/VP Marketing, MarketSavvy: Moderator Marsha Bailey: Council Member of the National Women’s Business Council, Founder and CEO, Women's Economic Ventures and the Small Business Loan Fund of Santa Barbara Dennis King: Executive Director, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Nancy Smith: Sunnyvale City Council Member | Program Manager, NVIDIA Connie Weisman: Director of Corporate Partnerships, Health Innovation, Plug and Play Tech Center