MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: 2021's Hottest Business, Markets & Trends (SCORE Chicago Live Webinar Event)
Start: 2021-01-07T18:00+00:00
End: 2021-01-07T18:59+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.

2021's Hottest Business, Markets & Trends (SCORE Chicago Live Webinar Event)

Date: 01/07/2021 12:00 PM - 12:59 PM 01/07/2021 12:00 PM 01/07/2021 12:59 PM

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Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or tenured business owner, you’ll want to learn how to adjust to and take advantage of today’s changing marketplace.

You’ll find out about America’s changing demographics, attitudes, and consumer behaviors, and how your small business can best adapt and address them, such as:

The industry that’s soaring right now and how small retailers can take advantage
How restaurants can transform their operations
Which consumer behaviors have shifted, and how you can reach those customers
How COVID-19 has created entrepreneurial opportunities
How to pivot your small business to address changing consumer demands

Presented by Rieva Lesonski, president and CEO of GrowBiz Media, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com.

CLICK HERE to learn more or register for this free webinar event.

This is a SCORE Chicago Live Webinar Event.

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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

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