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BCU Business Class
Date and Time
Thursday May 14, 2015
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDTThursday, May 14th
4:00PM-4:30PM Registration and networking
4:30PM-6:00PM InstructionLocation
Batavia Moose Lodge
1535 S Batavia Ave, BataviaFees/Admission
$50 Prospective Members and Guests
$35 MembersContact Information
Stacie Barnett
Send EmailBCU Business ClassDescription
Many believe that you have to have a financial background in order to craft a meaningful business strategy (aka strategic plan). This is not true. Every organization should have a business strategy. Think of the business strategy as a roadmap that helps you achieve your long-term business results. We break the strategy into smaller pieces and put action plans around those pieces and move the plan forward one step at a time. Creating a business strategy helps you better understand how to prioritize your time and money and keep your business moving in the right direction.
Please identify what you want to improve in your business, prior to attending the class, and identify what metric you will use to assess whether or not you are being successful. You will actually be working on your strategy in class so bring whatever materials you'd like; financial statements, bank statements, KPIs, whatever will be useful to you during the session.
About the Instructor:Laura McAdam founded Profitability NOW in 2002. Laura has over 20 years experience as a financial professional. She focuses on improving the profitability and cash flow of organizations within all industries. She focuses on strategy and alignment throughout the organization to improve financial performance. Laura utilizes a collaborative approach in identifying improvement opportunities and developing action plans for execution.
Laura facilitates development sessions at conferences and industry events. She is a frequent speaker for groups and associations looking to develop their financial acumen and gain a greater understanding of how they can directly impact the financial performance of their company. She has a monthly column in HR Matters and her subject matter is The ROI of HR. Laura was controller, treasurer, operations manager, and auditor for several Chicago area companies, both public and private. In addition to her inherent financial knowledge Laura has strong leadership skills. Her ability to impart knowledge and affect change is unique.
Laura earned a Masters from Loyola University and a BA from Augustana College.
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I am so thankful that a few of my fellow Batavian’s recommended the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to me. Since I joined I feel as though I have been blessed with a second family with all the support and motivation I get from them on a regular basis. Margaret, Patti and Shirley are the most amazing women. They have great passion for business and helping people. I truly feel they care about my business on a personal level and want to see it grow and succeed as much as I do! They have gone the extra mile to get my name and my business name out there and introduce me to the business community. The Chamber has so many opportunities available that have helped my business both grow and problem solve such as the free monthly Networking It events. I highly recommend the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to all business professionals.
Jessica McGrail, Owner
Dollar and Sense Bookkeeping, Inc.