MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: City of Chicago BACP Presents: Alternative Access to Capital
Start: 2015-08-26T20:00+00:00
End: 2015-08-26T21:30+00:00
Location: Chicago City Hall

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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.

City of Chicago BACP Presents: Alternative Access to Capital

What to do when your bank says no!

Date: 08/26/2015 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 08/26/2015 3:00 PM 08/26/2015 4:30 PM
Location: Chicago City Hall
121 N. Lasalle Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60602

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Presented by Kiva Zip and Accion Chicago

Starting a small business is challenging, and it gets tougher when traditional lending options are not viable. In this workshop, representatives from Kiva Zip, and Accion Chicago will introduce several non-traditional funding sources including micro-lending, peer to peer online lending, lending circle, and crowdfunding. We hope by understanding these options, you can secure more funding for your business through the platform that suits your situation the best.

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop call 312-744-2086. You also can register by emailing BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org.

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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