MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: SBA's National Small Business Week Virtual Conference
Start: 2018-05-03T17:30+00:00
End: 2018-05-03T23:00+00:00

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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.

SBA's National Small Business Week Virtual Conference

Date: 05/03/2018 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 05/03/2018 12:30 PM 05/03/2018 6:00 PM
Introduction: This online conference will offer 12 educational webinars, mentoring sessions, networking opportunities and resources in a three-day event.

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Registration is open for the National Small Business Week Virtual Conference, co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE. This online conference will offer 12 educational webinars, mentoring sessions, networking opportunities and resources in a three-day event. You will hear from industry experts, such as Visa, Google, Chase, Constant Contact, Square and more. This event offers all the best parts of an in-person conference, but without the hassle of traveling.

Agenda

May 1

• 1 pm ET/10 am PT - How Changing Consumer Behavior Impacts Your Business
• 2:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT - Addressing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
• 4 pm ET/1 pm PT - How to Get New and Repeat Business on Autopilot with Email Marketing
• 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT - Creating and Sustaining a Strong Social Presence

May 2

• 1 pm ET/10 am PT - The U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Businesses
• 2:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT - Managing Your Finances in the Cloud
• 4 pm ET/1 pm PT - Grow Your Business in 2018
• 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT- Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing

May 3

• 1 pm ET/10 am PT - Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints & Keep Your Customers
• 2:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT - Sharing Your Story Through Video
• 4 pm ET/1 pm PT - Pop & Play: How Opening a Pop-Up Shop Can Help Launch Your Retail Brand
• 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT- Fusion Marketing: The Next Generation of Marketing

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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