Is your business prepared to successfully manage through the current economy? Two nationally recognized resources for small business?SCORE, America?s nonprofit small business counselor, and American Express OPEN?want to help you build a resilient business. Join us for this free, invitation-only event?the Small Business Speed Coaching Test Drive?designed and built with the current economic realities in mind to help you meet both challenges and opportunities. During the day, you will receive: ? Coaching: In-person, one-on-one business counseling from one of the SCORE counselors selected for the event ? seasoned experts in managing through all types of business cycles. ? Networking: Meeting and solution-swapping with small business owners from your community. ? Tools: An array of incisive workshops addressing key success areas such as financial and business planning and marketing/selling in a difficult economy. ? Advice: Practical tips from some of the region?s most prominent and successful small business owners. ? Inspiration: Exciting success stories from business owners like you. OPEN® and SCORE have teamed up to present this event free of charge to all participants. http://www.score.org/Open_Events_FAQ.html for more information