MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: IL SBA Webinar: Taking Your Business Global
Start: 2015-09-30T15:00+00:00
End: 2015-09-30T16:00+00:00
Location: Webinar

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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.

IL SBA Webinar: Taking Your Business Global

Date: 09/30/2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 09/30/2015 10:00 AM 09/30/2015 11:00 AM
Location: Webinar
Illinois

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Have you ever asked how you can expand your business abroad? More than 95% of potential customers for U.S. small businesses live outside the country's borders, providing you great opportunity for expansion.
On Wednesday, September 30, at 10 a.m. CDT the Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a webinar to introduce you to international markets and educate you on how to use our network of government resources for exporting goods and services.
The free webinar will help you:
• Determine your firms export and market readiness for the the global marketplace,
• Highlight training available to prepare for entering foreign markets, and
• Introduce you to financial assistance that supports expanding your business abroad.

Contact Stephen Konkle at Stephen.konkle@sba.gov or 312-886-4208, by Monday, September 28, to register.

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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