MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Create a Powerful and Practical PR Strategy for Your Small Business - A SCORE Live Webinar
Start: 2019-03-14T17:00+00:00
End: 2019-03-14T17:59+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.

Create a Powerful and Practical PR Strategy for Your Small Business - A SCORE Live Webinar

Date: 03/14/2019 12:00 PM - 12:59 PM 03/14/2019 12:00 PM 03/14/2019 12:59 PM
Introduction: Learn three easy-to-implement methods for getting into local and national papers, online sites, TV, radio and podcasts.

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Small business owners may think they’re too small for a public relations plan, but businesses of all sizes can generate positive press. How can you create a manageable PR strategy while still running your business?

In this webinar, SCORE Mentor Jasmine Powers will teach you three easy-to-implement methods for getting into local and national papers, online sites, TV, radio and podcasts.

Participants will learn how to:

Identify the right media influencer for your specific news
Position yourself as an expert to add credibility to any news story
Talk to media with confidence, and avoid the disaster of hitting the trash file
Turn your media placement into a sales funnel that runs on autopilot
Attract the attention of hard-to-reach audiences
BONUS: What to do if you get BAD press

Free to register! This is a SCORE live event.

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Past Events:

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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