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The EPEF is a free resource for networking with business owners, state and county officials, and for receiving helpful information for your business. The organization was started in 2001 by the Eastern Panhandle Development Authority Executive Directors. The meetings each month are organized by the Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson County Development Authority�s along with key steering committee members.
Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum
Future Dates and Topics
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TOPIC |
PRESENTER |
LOCATION |
| October 2, 2008 |
Agritourism |
Kellie Boles, Ag Development Officer & Bob Tabb, owner |
Town & Country Nursery, 1885 Darke Lane, Kearneysville, WV |
| November 6, 2008 |
"Back to Business Basics" providing information on various business entities, business & tax filing requirements, & deadlines |
Catherine Sullivan, CoxHollida LLP |
Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| December 4, 2008 |
RMS Inc. |
Kevin Knowles |
Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| January 8, 2009 |
Buying & Selling a Business |
June Estill, Hawthorne Group |
Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| February 5, 2009 |
Doing Business with the Federal Government |
Christine Todd, Regional Contracting Assistance Center |
The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town Races and Slots |
| March 5, 2009 |
Wind Powered Energy |
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Morgan County |
| April 2, 2009 |
Business Incubators |
Beverly Bolger/Martinsburg guy |
Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| May 7, 2009 |
Marketing |
Growth Media Services |
The Inn at Charles Town |
| June 4, 2009 |
Create WV Initiatives & WVU Entrpreneurship Law services |
Jeff James & Michael Risch |
Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| July |
Break - no meeting |
Break - no meeting |
Break - no meeting |
| August 6, 2009 |
TBD |
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The Inn at Charles Town |
| September 3, 2009 |
TBD |
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Morgan County |
| October 1, 2009 |
TBD |
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Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
| November 5, 2009 |
TBD |
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The Inn at Charles Town |
| December 3, 2009 |
TBD |
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Holiday Inn, Martinsburg |
Large businesses utilize networking to make the office more efficient. EPEF uses networking to help small businesses be more efficient.
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The mission of the EPEF is to help businesses in our area thrive by connecting owners with state and county officials, investors, industry experts, and business service providers during the networking hour. Monthly programs provide entrepreneurs with free information to help them stay successful. Free display tables help businesses get exposure!
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