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SBU Entrepreneurship Center to host Growth Conference for marketers, sales professionals

Sep 18, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Center at St. Bonaventure University will host a Growth Conference this fall for marketers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs.

The one-day event on Friday, Oct. 11, will be packed with dynamic sessions and workshops along with networking opportunities.

“We are incredibly excited about the first SBU Growth Conference. This event serves as an exceptional platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, sales people and business leaders to collaborate, learn and spark the next wave of growth for their ventures,” said Tom Cullen, director of the Entrepreneurship Center.

Cullen said the day will be a mix of tactics and inspiration shared by a world-class lineup of speakers:

  • Rorion Gracie, co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, will show the art of building an exciting and enduring brand;
  • Business growth coach Kim Latko, will discuss scaling up your sales and marketing;
  • Jack Greco, co-founder of ACV Auctions, will share his journey of growing industries and communities;
  • Devin Murphy, Ph.D., a St. Bonaventure University alumnus, New York Times bestselling author, and faculty member at Bradley University;
  • Steve McClain, director of corporate sales at Cutco, who is known for driving growth and fostering relationships with key clients; and
  • Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination and a nationally recognized direct response marketing expert, will reveal powerful strategies to dominate your market and harness the power of AI in sales and marketing.

The in-person conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Conference Center, Doyle Hall. Early registration is $99 for the first 100 tickets sold; subsequent registration is $199 per person.

To register or for more information, visit sbugrowthconference.com.

The SBU Entrepreneurship Center plays a pivotal role in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit at the university and within the surrounding community. Through innovative programming, mentoring, and partnerships, the center helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful ventures.

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