As outside general counsel, Nella Bloom helps small and new businesses throughout their business life cycle, from startup to shut-down. Ms. Bloom specializes in helping clients buy and sell businesses, representing a mix of industries and sectors. As a business owner herself, Ms. Bloom understands the mindset of an entrepreneur and the personal aspect of being a business owner. Ms. Bloom is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and is a frequent presenter on issues relating to small and emerging business and corporate bankruptcy. She was a Pennsylvania Rising Star in 2018 and 2019 according to SuperLawyers Magazine.
Nella will cover succession planning and the business sale process for companies, different considerations for service-based businesses, and the wind-down process.
Joseph Deane is Principal owner of KTR Associates, LLC, a firm specializing in power system engineering and electrical safety.
Joe will set the stage for the day discussing the key components of running a successful business.
Harold Deloach is the Director of Education and Training for the Leaders of Electrical License Preparation courses for Philadelphia and The Lehigh Valley. He is the founder and Director of The Academy of Industrial Arts L.L.C., a customized electrician training program that provides entry-level electrician training courses, electrical safety classes and customized electrical construction courses. He is trained by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). His level of knowledge affords him to teach entry, intermediate, and master level electricians. Armed with more than 20 years of experience in the electrical, general construction, and real estate development industry, he offers his students and clients several unique skill sets.
Harold will close out the day discussing how to recruit and retain today’s workforce.
Bill Kinnard has over 35 years of experience in Business Training, HVAC Sales, Service Management, Sales Management and Customer Service. He has worked with companies both large and small and has a unique ability to connect with people. He is an individual with a real passion for teaching contractors to better understand their businesses and help their employees become superior performers.
Bill will be focused on helping attendees better understand the various components of pricing their services.
Kate Marlys emerged on the public relations scene over ten years ago when she launched www.PhillyPRGirl.com, her successful special events blog, with the goal of keeping readers in-the-know about “all things” Philly. Within two years starting her blog and throwing her own networking events, Kate expanded her brand to include a full-service public relations company. Philly PR Girl LLC offers a full range of services including event planning, influencer marketing, digital and social media, public relations, and content creation. The Philly PR Girl brand was built on the principles of networking and relationship building. Kate has planned and facilitated a wide range of events nationwide and has built a strong network of contacts throughout the United States. Kate herself has been featured in Philadelphia magazine, Philadelphia Style Magazine, Metro Philly, on Fox29’s Good Day Philadelphia and on NBC10. Kate was named by Philadelphia Style Magazines one of their 2021 Power Players.
Kate's session will focus on how a solid digital marketing strategy can help take your business to new levels.
Robert is the Co-Founder & President of Sandler Training at The Training Center For Sales & Business Development, headquartered in the Philadelphia, PA area. For the past 25+ years, Bob has helped small, mid-sized and Fortune 1000 companies overcome their frustrations and disappointments by addressing, training & implementing more effective and non-traditional sales, sales management, leadership & executive coaching techniques, strategies & initiatives.
Prior to his business consulting career, Bob had over 15 years’ experience in production, operations, sales & management in the service & construction industries. He brings his ‘real world, in the trenches’ attitudes and behaviors which enables his clients to realize the successes they desire and deserve.
Bob will be focused on helping attendees improve their sales.