What '09 NBBC attendees are saying... 

blockquote_startThis was by far the best conference that I have ever attended, and I have been in the health care educational environment since 1989!!!blockquote_end

 

blockquote_startThe NBBC was a wise investment and far exceeded my expectations.blockquote_end

 

blockquote_startOverall, this program was excellent. I found it very beneficial - both the lectures and the networking connections. It was very well organized and met all expectations.blockquote_end

New Business Boot Camp

This one-of-a-kind, two-day, intensive and hands-on program covers critical topics facing the tea entrepreneur. The faculty is made up of top notch educators and experienced experts successfully working in the tea industry today. Packed with education and networking opportunities, NBBC provides the training and knowledge you need to run a successful tea business- right from the start.

  • 16 hours of intensive, small group education by leading industry experts
  • Breakfast and lunch both days
  • Exclusive NBBC Networking Reception
  • Graduation ceremony
  • Three-day Expo Exhibit Hall pass
  • Admission to the World Tea Expo Opening Night Networking Reception
  • Access to Vendor Presentations and Special Events (excluding paid conference sessions that are being held in Special Events Pavilion)
  • 20% Discount on Expo Educational Conference Sessions when registering for at least 4 (four)
  • Access to Natural MarketPlace exhibits, June 11-12, 2010 also at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Program Overview:

Tea 101, Jane Pettigrew, International Tea Consultant and Writer
Create Your Strategic Business Plan, Ruth Urban, CPF, President, The Urban Group, LLC
Basic Legal for Tea Business Owners, Kristen Schneider, Esq., President, Keria Teas, LLC
Hiring and Training Your Staff, Elisabeth Knottingham, Owner, The Teacup
Purchasing and Inventory Management, Charles Cain, Business Development, Adagio Teas
Capturing and Marketing Customers, Beth Johnston, President, Teas Etc., Inc.
Core Technologies to Optimize Business Performance, Ronald Eng, Owner, Kopius Teas
Ask the Experts, All Faculty

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*Itinerary

Wednesday, June 9th Thursday, June 10th
7:00 am Check-In & Breakfast 7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 am Tea 101 8:00 - 10:00 am Breakout Session
10:00 - 10:15 am Tea Break 10:00 - 10:15 am Tea Break
10:15 - 12:15 pm Breakout Session 10:15- 12:15 pm Breakout Session
12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch 12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Breakout Session 1:30 - 3:30 pm Breakout Session
3:30 - 3:45 pm Tea Break 3:30 - 3:45 pm Tea Break
3:45- 5:45 pm Breakout Session 3:45- 5:45 pm Ask the Experts
6:00 - 7:00 pm Networking Reception 6:00 - 7:00 pm Graduation

*Due to the class size limits, each attendee will be assigned to a group and the sessions will rotate. Following registration, each attendee will be supplied his/her itinerary. 

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