By Tim Ryan
Ignite Your Home Business Potential at the Peninsula 2024 Conference!
Hampton Roads entrepreneurs, mark your calendars! The 2024 Peninsula Home-Based Business Conference is set to take place on November 7th at the Virginia Peninsula Workforce Development Center. This full-day event is tailored specifically for home-based business owners, offering hands-on advice, expert-led sessions, and extensive networking opportunities—all designed to empower your entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your business venture or you’re a seasoned homepreneur, this conference has something for everyone. With sessions covering topics like SEO strategies, managing cyber risks, and leveraging paid ads on social media, attendees will gain the tools they need to thrive in today’s competitive digital environment.
The day kicks off at 8:00 am with a Networking Breakfast, followed by insightful opening remarks from conference moderator Barbara H. Smith. Steve Waddell, the visionary behind “Valuepreneurs,” will deliver a keynote address, focusing on operational efficiency and digital growth—a must-hear for every home-based business looking to scale.
Later in the morning, attendees will learn from cybersecurity expert Tiffany Parker on safeguarding their businesses from the growing threat of cyberattacks. This is followed by an engaging panel discussion, featuring Bill Holloran of Hampton Roads SBDC, where panelists will share success stories about growing their businesses beyond the home setting.
The afternoon sessions include actionable workshops such as “Turn Strangers Into Customers” by Jeraud Norman, offering insights into converting online audiences using Facebook and Instagram ads. Attendees will also benefit from a financial management workshop led by Tremaine Wills, which covers money management tactics to improve profit margins.
This conference doesn’t just provide educational value—it offers powerful networking moments too. The day will conclude with a reception for economic development and community partners, connecting you to the very stakeholders who drive our local ecosystem.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow home-based business owners. Whether you’re in traditional entrepreneurship, direct marketing, or franchising, the 2024 Peninsula Home-Based Business Conference is your gateway to success.
