Find a Sense of Security with Your Own Business

ICSC South Placer Franchise Conference
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
7:30am to 12:00pm

Location:
The Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Lincoln, CA

Focus Of Conference:

The Conference has four key components:

The Changed World of Work...and what to do about it
How to find the right franchise "fit" to replace/create a 6-figure income
How to finance a franchise;
A networking forum for attendees to compare opportunities and source valuable information

Who Should Attend?

Individuals/Executives Affected by Lay-offs or Down-sizing
Baby Boomers & Retirees – Looking for a Second Career or additional income
Households needing a 2nd Income/Stay-at-Home Spouses
Private Investors – Entrepreneurs/High Net Worth Individuals
Servicemen/Veterans
Recent College Graduates
Anyone who wants to replace…or create a 6 figure income

NETWORK WITH FRANCHISE OWNERS
ICSC is working with the host team to attract a cross-section of “Recession Resistant” businesses (Franchisors). These Franchisors are seeking individuals and/or groups interested in becoming owner/operators and/or investors in the Placer County area.

FEES TO ATTEND

$25.00 – Advanced Registration (before February 24)
$45.00 – On-site Registration (after February 24)
$10.00 – Students (must have valid student I.D.)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Visit: http://www.icsc.org/2012SIG1

FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Lorraine Mazza at ICSC, lmazza@icsc.org or +1 646 728 3845

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Call +1 877 468 8777 – Refer to Group Code 120302LINC

Franchisors attending represent these business sectors:

Home Health Care/Senior Care Providers
Supplemental Education
Auto Repair & Maintenance
Hair Care/Salons
Business Services
Green Businesses
Fitness/Spa Services
Food Services

PLANNING COMMITTEE INCLUDES:
Cari Lyn Vinci, President, FranNet West, David Snyder, Director, Placer County Economic, Development Department, Karen Gardner, Director, Roseville Economic, Development Department, Bob Romness, CEO, Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Norton, City of Lincoln Economic, Development Department, Dr. Salvatore Falletta, Professor, Program Director, Drexel University, Bill George, Nimbus Marketing and PR, Sonya Lolland, Sierra College, Dean Business School

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:15 – 8:45 a.m. A Changed World of Work – Threat or Opportunity, Carleen MacKay, Director, Mature Workforce Initiatives
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. How to Find the Right Franchise to Replace/Create a 6-Figure Income Cari Lyn West, President, FranNet West
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Financing your Franchise Business Mary Norris, Vice President, SBA Lending Division, Wells Fargo & Steve Stovall, Vice President of Business Development, Benetrends
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A Day in the Life of a Franchisee Panel Discussion with participating Franchisors, Moderated by Cari Lyn West, President FranNet West
11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Closing Remarks and Wrap Up
11:15 – Noon Open Networking with Franchisors