MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Small Business Center On the Road Expo - A City of Chicago BACP Event
Start: 2017-09-16T15:00+00:00
End: 2017-09-16T19:00+00:00
Location: Wright College

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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.

Small Business Center On the Road Expo - A City of Chicago BACP Event

Date: 09/16/2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 09/16/2017 10:00 AM 09/16/2017 2:00 PM
Location: Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett
Chicago, Illinois 60634
Introduction: Chicago's BACP hosts "Small Business Center on the Road" Expo, a free event offering dozens of resources for entrepreneurs.

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Chicago's Business Affairs and Consumer Protection department is offering their next 'Small Business Center on the Road Expo' on Saturday, September 16th at Wright College - 4300 N. Narragansett from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The expo is free and open to the public.

Expo details:

Keynote Speaker: Bob Mariano
FREE assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process
Resources on Procurement, Financial, Insurance and Consumer information
Financial Advisers on hand to answer questions
Perfect your Elevator Pitch
Mini Makeoversand Hair Styling
FREE Headshot by a professional photographer to be used for marketing/promotional materials
FREE Tax Clinic: One-on-One counseling sessions provided by Center for Economic Progress (CEP)
FREE Law Clinic: Legal advice and support provided by The Law Project
FREE Networking Hour: Connect and exchange ideas with likeminded entrepreneurs provided by Chicago's Office of the City Treasurer from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Exhibitors
2 Free Workshops (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
2 Food Trucks on site

For more information or to register go to www.chismallbizexpo.com

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Past Events:

October 10 2024 - Up and Coming Businesses Panel

MPEI Panel Discussion | 10.10.2024

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Presenters include:

Eric Held: Held Insurance
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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