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WELCOME. SMALL BUSINESS EXPO is the only national B2B trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to small business owners and business decision-makers. You can shop for new products and services that will help your business exceed its goals, attend business critical workshops and network with thousands of other like-minded small business professionals.
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TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible.
Exhibitor Hall Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals. Speed Networking In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person’s introduction) and then exchange business cards. At the sound of the gong, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals. Speed Networking is first come, first serve. Get Dotted® With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. Upon arrival at the expo, attendees and exhibitors will be provided with colored “Dots” to indicate their industry affiliation. This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your field. Get Dotted® and start making those valuable business connections!
Business Card Showcase Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot. Ask An Expert Get free advice & your most urgent questions answered by leading small business industry experts. We have experts from industries such as PR, SEO, Social Media, Accounting, Web Design and everything in between! Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater Presentations Join us for these incredible presentations: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Ultimate Marketing Workshop by Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity Expert TM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Flipping Businesses
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: How Disruptive Innovation Is Driving Success by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
Workshops Informative hour-long seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.
Networking After Party Keep the ball rolling with our official Networking After Party, hosted by Network After Work.
Happy Hour Networking is thirsty work! From 3:00 - 4:00 PM, join us for a Happy Hour including FREE beer, sponsored by Small Business Expo!
5:30 PM - 9 PM at Rev Ultra Lounge, 731 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
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EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
8:30 AM - VIP BREAKFAST 9:30 AM - EXPO HALL OPENS 10:00 AM - GET DOTTED MEETING 1 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - WORKSHOP SESSION #1
Room 1: 24 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 2: Come & Learn 8 Simple Steps To Sell And Get Paid Like A Rockstar by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: 27 Innovative Ideas To Increase Your Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: Process - The True Growing Pain by Clear Simple Business
Room 5: FERTILIZER FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE by Transworld Business Advisors of Minnesota
Room 6: Regulation Overload: How To Get Big Government Out Of Your Small Business by Heritage Action for America
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #1 11:00 AM - GET DOTTED MEETING 2 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
Ultimate Marketing Workshop by Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity ExpertTM
12:00 PM - GET DOTTED MEETING 3 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #2 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #2
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Room 1: How to Build a 24/7 Cash Machine by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 2: How To Get Financing For Your Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: How To Grow Your Business Through Public Speaking! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: Find The Right Financing For Your Small Business by Connect2Capital
Room 5: Know Your Business, Grow Your Business - Simple Suppy Chain Mapping by UPS
Room 6: Other People’s Money; The Secret To Financing Your Equipment by US Bank
EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
1:00 PM - GET DOTTED MEETING 4 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #3 2:00 PM - GET DOTTED MEETING 5 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
Flipping Businesses by Mike Warren, Business Maverick
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - HAPPY HOUR 3:00 PM - GET DOTTED MEETING 6 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #3
Room 1: How To Network Like A ROCKSTAR And Close More Business Everyday! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 2: How To Lead, Influence, & Dominate Your Market! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: How To 10X Your Website Traffic! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: Marketing Used To Be So Simple Before It Became So Complex by YP Marketing Solutions
Room 5: Business Website Building 101: Helping Your Members Go Digital by Neustar
Room 6: Finding And Keeping Customers by University of Northwestern - St. Paul
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #4 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
How Disruptive Innovation is Driving Success by Bill Walsh, America’s Business Expert
4:00 PM - EXPO HALL CLOSES 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM - NETWORKING AFTER PARTY at Rev Ultra Lounge, 731, Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408 Tickets available at registration or at the door. Exhibitors & sponsors receive free entry with their badge.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10 15 AM - 11 15 AM ROOM 1 24 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online by Powerteam Small Business Experts
In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.
ROOM 2 Come & Learn 8 Simple Steps To Sell And Get Paid Like A Rockstar by Powerteam Small Business Experts
A common trait in all champions is an unstoppable mindset. Yet the road to the top is never without struggles and challenges. The true mark of a champion is maintaining that unstoppable mindset in the midst of a storm. Champions are driven by purpose and vision. Join America’s Breakthrough Expert and nationally renowned trainer, Joe White, as he leads you, step by step, though a powerful workshop to unleash your inner champion. After you attend this essential workshop, you will leave with the tools to break free from fears and doubts, connect even more with your passion and vision, develop laser focus, and achieve deeper fulfillment and productivity. In addition, Joe will show you how to take these skills and teach them to your team! These are the same skills that Joe trains top global leaders from companies like GE, Google, and Heineken.
ROOM 3 27 Innovative Ideas To Increase Your Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts
At this workshop you will learn from one of the sharpest marketers on the planet. If you are interested in new innovative ways to position your business for success you will love this session. Our guest speaker helped fortune 500 companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs understand they dynamics of marketing and how you tell your story to assist you in creating even more success.
ROOM 4 Process: The True Growing Pain by Clear Simple Business
Do you have repetitive tasks that aren’t documented or streamlined? Are the majority of your processes in your head? Do you have tasks that take you too long to complete? Or are you ready to hire someone because your operational tasks are starting to overwhelm you and/or your employees? If so, learn how to create processes the fast and easy way with Process Improvement Expert Sarah Becker. Sarah most recently took a 40 hour per week process and reduced it to 4 hours. In this workshop she will share her techniques with you and show you the lazy way to business success. At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with a draft of a clear and simple process for your business.
ROOM 5 FERTILIZER FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE by Transworld Business Advisors of Minnesota
Want to grow your wealth? This is the workshop for you! Learn how to harvest the best value for your business, grow through acquisitions, and purchase a franchise that fits you.
ROOM 6 Regulation Overload: How To Get Big Government Out Of Your Small Business by Heritage Action for America
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Concerned that big government in encroaching on the success of your small business? Join the Heritage Action experts as we unpack the issues most threatening your small business. Learn the FREE tools and techniques to fight back and ensure a healthy bottom line.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 12 45 PM - 1 45 PM ROOM 1 How To Build A 24/7 Cash Machine by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Today, more than ever, good advice is indispensable and the principles of a wellthoughtout strategy remain the keystones of an investor’s long term success. It has always been true that exposure to different asset classes in your allocation is a solid defense against the ebbs and flows of market forces.
ROOM 2 How To Get Financing For Your Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts
In this exciting workshop you will learn how to get money for your business through a unique proven process. The SAVANT FUNDING team will be sharing cutting edge ideas to help entrepreneurs cut the funding they need from $25,000.00 - $250,000.00. Come and learn how to get the money you need for your idea or business at a fraction of the current business market rates that most entrepreneurs are being forced to pay.
ROOM 3 How To Grow Your Business Through Public Speaking! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Come & Learn the key SECRETS on how to utilize public speaking to generate more leads and build your business. Our guest speaker will also share how to sell from the stage and turn what you are passionate about into a successful public speaker business. It is a must attend for authors, coaches and consultants as well as anyone that is seriously interested in making money as a public speaker.
ROOM 4 Find The Right Financing For Your Small Business by Connect2Capital
Let’s face it, these days you have a lot of options for financing the growth of your small business. You can get a loan from friends and family or try crowdfunding. You can put it on your credit card, cash in your 401K or insurance policy. Or, you might take out a small business loan from a bank or alternative lender– conventional, SBA, line of credit, merchant cash advance, and more. One year terms to 25 year terms. Annual interest rates of 4% to more than 120%. So many choices! In this workshop, you will learn how to look at the options and tell what type of loan is best for your specific needs as well as how to avoid being taken advantage of by predatory lenders.
ROOM 5 Know Your Business, Grow Your Business: Simple Supply Chain Mapping by UPS
Understanding your supply chain, specifically the steps it takes to get a good or service from the supplier to the customer, is essential in understanding how to grow your business. It’s fundamental that a Small Business Owner is able to understand existing processes in order to identify areas for savings, improvements and most importantly for GROWTH. Join our experts as they lead through a supply chain mapping exercise, customized for your business, that will help you identify areas of opportunity and codify challenges in a meaningful way. Leverage our experience to help you streamline your business so that you can be the leanest, meanest and most competitive business in your industry.
ROOM 6 Other People’s Money; The Secret to Financing Your Equipment by US Bank
Discussion based on the benefits of equipment financing, including: Establishing pre-approvals to shop with confidence and gain competitive buying power; Preserving working capital with 100% financing options and additional soft-cost coverage; Enhancing cash flow with flexible finance structures, such as seasonal and deferred payment options; Various types of equipment financing structures, including capital structure transactions, FMV, and operating leases; Understanding tax implications, such as Section 179, of various contract structures.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 3 00 PM - 4 00 PM ROOM 1 How To Network Like A ROCKSTAR And Close More Business Everyday! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
The Ultimate Connector System is designed to teach you the best practices for even more effective networking. You will learn 10 tips on how to build your million dollar network. This includes:
• How to find the perfect networking events for you
• Dispelling many of the myths about Networking
• How to monetize your network relationships
• How to turn business cards into connections that turn to money
Learn from a veteran of the largest networking organization in the world!
ROOM 2 How To Lead, Influence, & Dominate Your Market! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Sheila Mac would like to personally invite you to an amazing hour of power that includes breakthrough success strategies on the 7 keys required to Fuel a multi-million dollar business while enjoying a priceless personal life. Come and learn how to own your talents, discover the systems and accountability programs required to win big as an entrepreneur or small business owner, and enjoy an abundant personal life.
ROOM 3 How To 10X Your Website Traffic! by Powerteam Small Business Experts When you attend this fascinating workshop you will learn specifically what is required to increase your leads and conversion to your website through the use of the hottest social media applications on the web today! In addition you will learn how to outsource these services so you can focus on you core business.
ROOM 4 Marketing Was Simple Before It Became So Complex by YP Marketing Solutions
The name of the game is Local Search. The digital game is evolving. The players are using multiple devices; they are fast, efficient and on-the-go. Your competition is playing. Are you?
Today’s consumers are zigzagging from device to device, platform to platform, online to offline for products and services. The unpredictable nature of the customer journey is making it tougher than ever for a business to be found and gauge the success of a media buy.
This workshop will simplify the complex digital landscape and empower you to take action towards a better marketing plan. The next move is yours…
ROOM 5 Business Website Building 101: Helping Your Members Go Digital by Neustar
Getting your business online is an important step. With 85% of consumers turning to local search engines before making a purchase decision, if you’re not online, you won’t have the opportunity to even be a part of that decision. In this session we will talk about all the website essentials for showcasing your business online - from finding the right web address, and the pros and cons to hiring a professional web designer/ developer, to the value of driving local search traffic and attracting customers to your website. Getting online doesn’t have to be difficult – let us help make it easier for you!
ROOM 6 Finding and Keeping Customers by University of Northwestern - St. Paul
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Do you want to find new customers and keep your current ones? This interactive workshop covers strategic marketing, creating a unique value proposition, finding and keeping customers, and the pros and cons of social media sites. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work on creating or improving your strategic marketing plan to connect more effectively with current customers and reach out to new prospects.
INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER 11 30 AM KEITH AICHELE ULTIMATE MARKETING WORKSHOP Learn how to create an EXTREME MARKETING MACHINE for EVEN GREATER SUCCESS! Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity Expert TM and Founder/CEO of Misaic, will share innovative strategies to maximize your marketing dollars, understand your marketing effectiveness across all channels, create compelling messaging that breaks through today’s marketing clutter, and design a system that produces a continuous stream of customers resulting in...an Extreme Marketing Machine.
KEITH AICHELE
Keith Aichele - America’s Marketivity Expert TM - is the CEO/Founder of Misaic. Keith is a nationally recognized speaker, accomplished author, and successful entrepreneur. Leveraging his diverse background in marketing, statistics/predictive modeling, technology and entrepreneurship, he has created an innovative approach to forecasting the health of businesses using customer analytics. Keith’s passion is helping business owners achieve extraordinary, sustainable success by properly measuring, forcasting and improving the health of their business. This one of a kind methodology is being taught through the Misaic Business Health Academy to business owners and experienced business consultants across.
2 PM MIKE WARREN FLIPPING BUSINESSES The topic reveals 5 key secrets that people need to know to structure no money down deals and buy their 1st $1m company without using cash or credit and then flip it fast for a massive profit. Additionally he shows how anyone can make a fast $20,000 simply by referring a deal to his team and let them do all the work. If you want to own your own multi-million dollar company and have someone else do all the work for you then you need to listen in on these secrets.
MIKE WARREN
For over 30 years, Mr. Warren has been a part of the business and real estate industry as a speaker; presenting to real estate associations, management groups, and investment clubs. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business including: Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Robert Kiyosaki, Sir Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many more. Mr. Warren has also been a seminar promoter for more than a decade. He understands that it’s getting more difficult and expensive to attract attendees, and that spending on education is down across the board. As a fellow promoter he knows just how hard it is to get quality speakers who can provide quality, upto-date information that can help your members excel in their real estate business, while helping your group attract new members and keep your existing membership base intact. He provides many benefits when he speaks for your association whether it is in the United States or Internationally.
4 PM BILL WALSH HOW DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION IS DRIVING SUCCESS • Build Your Quantum Success Plan • Create A 24/7 Income Business
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Bill Walsh is the CEO/Founder of Business Coaching/Venture Capital firm Powerteam International. Bill hosts and speaks at events all over the world! His passion is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to create massive success. He loves to help people to understand specifically what it takes to build successful companies. He is an accomplished author, speaker, radio personality and movie celebrity. He has a very successful background in finance and marketing. He has spent two decades working with start-ups to major global brands increasing sales, productivity and overall success. He is an innovator with a remarkable ability to determine and dictate success strategies to seize global market opportunities.
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Patty Norman is passionate about helping people realize their dreams. She believes that business ownership is an ideal vehicle for the right people to reach their goals and enjoys sharing with others the knowledge she has gained on her own entrepreneurial journey.
Today Patty owns a Sola Salon Studios in Maple Grove, MN and thrives on business ownership. In October of 1992, Patty decided to get into the franchise business and became the first franchisee for a restaurant that featured American cuisine and a bakery. She created several subsidiary businesses associated with the café, including a catering and retail gift business. While under her leadership her store had the top revenue per square footage in the chain. Her involvement included hiring, payroll, daily operational accounting and coordinating a television marketing campaign. She negotiated the purchase of the franchise as well as the sale of the business.
Prior to owning her own restaurant, Patty worked in the corporate setting for Marion Merrill Dow as a sales executive selling pharmaceuticals. Patty was responsible for a two state area selling to doctors, nurses and staff. After college, Patty spent 12 years as an educator and coach. As an educator, Patty led a campaign with key business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce to develop programs that assisted young adults to gain a higher level of understanding of business in the real world. From 2004 to 2006, Patty was a Consultant Development Manager for FranChoice. She focused on the development
of the FranChoice independent consultant base, teaching them the systems and materials as they acclimated to the business and their new consultant role. Patty also coached experienced consultants and franchisors, helping them maximize their potential and effectiveness. Today Patty is thrilled to be an Independent Consultant with FranChoice and uses her extensive knowledge and background to advise candidates on franchise opportunities nationwide. She resides in Excelsior, Minnesota with her husband Jim, and she can be reached by email at PNorman@FranChoice.com or by calling 952-285-7664.
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“Their service is horrible. I’m totally unhappy and dissatisfied.”
“They never called me back.”
“Did I forget to let the dog out?”
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FASTEST GROWING
PIZZA CHAIN IN AMERICA! *
SELECT AREAS STILL AVAILABLE! NON-TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE!
Visit LittleCaesars.com or call 800-553-5776 *Based on 2014 U.S. store growth. ©2016 LCE, Inc. 53108
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EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Be a part of phone calls, briefings and discussions with policy experts in Washington D.C.
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING: Private coaching
and training will teach you how to be a more effective advocate for the political issues impacting business owners.
COMMUNITY: Join a community of conservative
business owners and learn how to truly bring about political change.
Learn more about the program and how to get involved today.
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Authorized Business Representative
It’s not every day you get the chance to be your own boss. Luckily, today’s not every other day. Stop by booth 626 to learn more about your opportunities with the Sprint ABR program.
abrteam@sprint.com sprint.com/abr
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T-Mobile @Work has your business covered. • We doubled our LTE coverage since the beginning of 2015. • We added Extended Range LTE , which reaches 2x farther and is 4x better in buildings than before. TM
• America’s fastest 4G LTE network. See an @Work specialist at a T-Mobile store today
1-844-4AT-WORK
Fastest based on download speeds. Capable device required. LTE coverage and Extended Range LTE coverage not available in some areas. See T-Mobile.com for details. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. © 2016 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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Turn your business plans into reality.
usbank.com/smallbusiness U.S. Bank is here to help you turn that picture in your head into a thriving, growing business. We can work together to tailor the right solutions for your business. With the help of a trusted U.S. Bank Business Banking specialist, you can manage your cash flow, payments, and loans for future growth. So when you’re ready to take the next big step, we’re here to help turn your plans into a success story. A local business banker is ready to meet with you. Contact us today.
Craig Veurink | 952-927-1277 | craig.veurink@usbank.com
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Dao was a full-time working mom who understood the importance of development. She earned her bachelor’s degree and her Masters of Organizational Leadership through Northwestern to take her career to the next level.
Vis i t o t o d ay u r b o o t h lun c h f or a f r e e at U NW yo u r f i r s t semin a r.
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Business growth starts with personal growth Team Development Our business partnerships offer employee tuition discounts and on-site seminars for topics like...
LEADERSHIP
COMMUNICATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
Practical Principles for Leaders
Communicate Professionally
Repeat Customer to Loyal Customer
Engaging Millennials in the Workplace
Conflict Resolution
Communication and Technology
Event Planning Best Practices
Managing Priorities, Personnel, Projects and Deadlines
Selling Value
Project Management
Leadership Styles: Which are you?
Women and Communication
Looking for somthing specific? We can customize a seminar to fit your needs.
Personal Development Accelerated degrees and flexible class formats build your skillset and prepare you for your next challenge.
MASTER’S DEGREES
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Management
Contracts and Business Law
Organizational Leadership (MOL)
Accounting
Marketing
Communication Studies
And More
FIND OUT MORE AT BOOTH 638 | 800-692-4020 | UNWSP.EDU/EXPO 47
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We work with a lot of CEOs. As in Chief Everything Officers.
UPS® CONNECT for small business. The good news is, your business is booming. The bad news is, your to-do list has never been this long. Visit UPS CONNECT. It’s where small businesses go to grow. You’ll find exclusive discounts on the things you need, expert advice, and tools to help get it all done. Even if your business is just you, you’ll have a team to back you up. From figuring it out to getting it done, we’re here to help. ups united problem solvers™ UPSconnect.com
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Some questions to ask your energy efficiency specialist: 1. What are the simplest energy efficiency upgrades I can make in my business to realize the most immediate savings? 2. Are there Xcel Energy rebates available that will offset my up-front costs? 3. What are the energy efficiency issues that you have encountered before in my specific kind of business? How have you solved them?
USE US
for energy efficiency information. 4. What can I do now— today—to save on energy costs tomorrow? 5. How much can I expect to save if I take these energysaving actions now?
Xcel Energy has a team of energy efficiency specialists on duty to get you the answers you need on virtually any energy issues related to your business. From energy efficiency upgrades and rebates for lighting, VFDs, HVAC and more. Whatever business you’re in, our energy efficiency specialists can help you save energy and save money.
Energy efficiency specialists are ready to help you now, and their advice is free…call them at 855.839.8862.
Contact an energy efficiency specialist at 855.839.8862 or visit xcelenergy.com/Business.
xcelenergy.com © 2016 Xcel Energy Inc.
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DIGITAL PRINTING 500 brochures? Business cards tomorrow? Personalized postcards? Digital is the answer.
LITHO PRINTING If your project includes: Large quantities, specialty inks and coatings, or needs a bigger press sheet… step up to the big iron.
LARGE FORMAT Pick a substrate. Aluminum, foam board, paper, wood, vinyl, or canvas. Almost anything goes. Big ideas. Big output. Big results.
MAILING & FULFILLMENT Congratulations! Your project is printed. Now what? Let us pack it, ship it, or mail it to your exact specifications.
Quantum Graphics | www.qgraphicsmn.com | 7000 Shady Oak Rd | Eden Prairie, MN 55344 51
Helping to grow our client’s visibility through print and digital media solutions.
Grow Your Online Presence. Increase Your Bottom Line! Social Media | SEO SEM | Videos | Websites Directories And More!
866-298-2215 consultation@ziplocal.com
ziplocal.com
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good ideas deserve responsive support! Visit us in booth 421
ExCElERAtED lEnDing Where small business is big! 651.224.5000 | drake-bank.com | 60 E. Plato Blvd. | St. Paul
NMLS # 466969
Member FDIC
SBA | Equipment | Real Estate | Construction | Development | Working Capital
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IS WHAT FUELS YOU, BECOME A JIFFY LUBE
FRANCHISEE
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BUDGET-FRIENDLY DIGITAL AND PRINT
MARKETING SOLUTIONS Booth #318
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YOUR INDEPENDENT TELECOM CONSULTANT HELPING SMALL BUSINESSESS SINCE 1999 Cellular | Landline Service & Phone Equipment Internet | Cloud Service Solutions
We Design | Manage | Monitor Your Custom Telecom Solution
www.mobile-linkcommunications.com
Visit us in Booth 438 57
SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Accelerate Your Business with Linksys Linksys networking products are purpose-built to keep SMB offices and remote workforces connected, productive, and secure.
SWITCHES Linksys switching products equip business networks with superior quality and security, are quick and easy to install, and decrease transfer times with faster Gigabit speeds. A variety of port counts and features are available to help businesses expand and scale productivity. Smart switches add management capabilities to offer you even more control and performance.
SKU#
Description
LNKLGS105
Enclosure Type
#Of Ports
Type
Capacity
Gigabit Switch - 5 port
5
Unmanaged
10 Gbps
Metal - Desktop
LNKLGS108
Gigabit Switch - 8 port
8
Unmanaged
16 Gbps
Metal - Desktop
LNKLGS116
Gigabit Switch - 16 port
16
Unmanaged
32 Gbps
Metal - Desktop
LNKLGS124
Gigabit Switch - 24 port
24
Unmanaged
48 Gbps
Metal - Rack Mountable
LNKLGS308
Gigabit Smart Switch - 8 port
8
Smart
16 Gbps
Metal - Desktop
LNKLGS318
Gigabit Smart Switch - 18 port
18
Smart
32 Gbps
Metal - Desktop
LNKLGS326
Gigabit Smart Switch - 26 port
26
Smart
52 Gbps
Metal - Rack Mountable
ACCESS POINTS An access point is a device that creates a wireless local area network, or WLAN, usually in an office or larger building. An access point connects to a wired router, switch, or hub via an Ethernet cable, and projects a Wi-Fi signal over a designated area. Multiple access points can be installed to work together to provide seamless Wi-Fi coverage over larger areas or multiple floors. Wi-Fi #Of Technology Bands
SKU#
Description
LNKLAPN300
Wi-FiAccessPoint-N300
802.11n
LNKLAPN600
Wi-FiAccessPoint-N600
LNKLAPAC1200
Clustering
PoE
Speed
SSIDs
1
PoE
Up to 300Mbps
8
Yes
2x2
802.11n
2
PoE+
Up to 600Mbps
16
Yes
2x2
Wi-Fi Access Point - N1200 802.11ac
2
PoE+ Up to 1200Mbps
16
Yes
2x2
LNKLAPAC1750 Wi-FiAccessPoint-N1750 802.11ac
2
PoE+ Up to 1900 Mbps
16
Yes
3x3
(Single Point Control)
MIMO
VPN ROUTERS VPN Routers provide secure and reliable remote access into your network, while enabling faster downloads, file transfers, and database response.
SKU#
Description
LNKLRT214
Wired VPN Gigabit Router
Dual WAN
Interface
No
1 Gigabit DMZ Port
1 Gigabit WAN Port 4 Gigabit LAN Ports LNKLRT224
WiredVPNDualWANGigabit Router
1 Gigabit WAN Port Yes
1 Gigabit WAN/DMZ Port 4 Gigabit LAN Ports
Network Protocols
NAT Throughput
IPSEC VPN Throughput
DHCP/Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS
900 Mbps
110 Mbps
DHCP/Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS
900 Mbps
110 Mbps
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