MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks - IL SBDC at Harper College
Start: 2018-01-25T14:00+00:00
End: 2018-01-25T16:00+00:00
Location: Harper College Main Campus, Wojcik Conference Center

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This calendar includes Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative events, as well as business workshops from local business organizations. For more information on an event, contact the Village of Mount Prospect Economic Development Division, 847-818-5328.

Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks - IL SBDC at Harper College

Date: 01/25/2018 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 01/25/2018 8:00 AM 01/25/2018 10:00 AM
Location: Harper College Main Campus, Wojcik Conference Center
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067
Introduction: Learn how to protect your small business from cyber attacks. Presented by Microsoft, hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College.

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Cybersecurity is critically important to every business. yet statistics show that 66% of small and medium sized businesses will close within a year after an attack. A complimentary breakfast is included. This event provides small business owners with deeper insight into:

• New wave cybercriminals: Know what you're up against
• Sophisticated blackhats who operate like a well-run business
• Cybercriminals that can completely disrupt and harm your organization
• Combating cybercrime: Defeating a formidable enemy requires a formidable strategy. Learn five ways to defend yourself from insidious threats.
• BONUS Complimentary risk assessment

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Past Events:

October 10 2024 - Up and Coming Businesses Panel

MPEI Panel Discussion | 10.10.2024

Hear the stories, lessons, and advice from three business owners who decided to open their doors in Mount Prospect. All businesses owners have opened their businesses recently, and provide timely info for anyone looking to start up in Mount Prospect.

Presenters include:

Eric Held: Held Insurance
Brian Hilko: Golf Factory
Molly Kranovich: Lumi Studio + Shoppe

Check out the video below to watch the entire panel discussion!

June 24 2024 - Small Business Funding Options

Discover the many aspects of obtaining funding for existing or start-up businesses.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this program will help you understand funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Join us to learn about:

Funding sources and how to access these sources.
Requirements for obtaining funding.
Advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources.

Additionally, we will present the fundamentals of a business plan and financial projections. Business mentoring from SCORE members will be available after the event.

Presented in partnership with the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) and SCORE.

February 7 2024 - Panel Discussion

Past Events

MPEI Panel Discussion | February 7, 2024

Three industry experts answer questions and provide tips on business finances, business planning, and marketing/social media for your business. Following the panel, hear from SCORE Mentors and the Village and Library on resources offered to businesses right here in Mount Prospect.

Panel topics were selected based on survey feedback from Mount Prospect businesses. Presenters include:
- Richard Sassan, B & E Accounting & Tax CPA P.C.
- Bill Knee, The Knee Law Firm, LLC
- Lauren Schaff, Business & Marketing Strategist
-Mark Lieberman, SCORE Representative

View Slides from the Presentation