MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program - Help your business do business with government agencies! (SBA Live Webinar)
Start: 2021-01-25T06:00+00:00
End: 2021-01-25T19:59+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.

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program - Help your business do business with government agencies! (SBA Live Webinar)

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid, performance and payment bonds.

Date: 01/25/2021 12:00 AM - 1:59 PM 01/25/2021 01/25/2021 1:59 PM
Introduction: The U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid, performance and payment bonds.

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This webinar is for you, if your small business has:

Limited financial resources
No prior bonded work experience
Been in business less than three years
Been previously denied bonding
A desire to increase its current contract bonding capacity.

This online event will cover:

Contract bonds
- What they are and why they are required
- Potential bonding capacity
- Ways to maximize your surety credit
SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program
- Program Eligibility
- Required Information
- Application Process & Fees

This broadcast will be conducted through Microsoft Teams. There is no phone number to dial in - you must join online. You can download the Microsoft Teams app or go through a browser. Safari is not supported.

More information or register here.

This webinar event is sponsored by the SBA.

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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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