MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: BE BUSINESS READY! Multi-Session Workshop
Start: 2019-05-07T14:00+00:00
End: 2019-05-07T17:59+00:00
Location: Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A

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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.

BE BUSINESS READY! Multi-Session Workshop

Date: 05/07/2019 9:00 AM - 12:59 PM 05/07/2019 9:00 AM 05/07/2019 12:59 PM
Location: Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A
10 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Introduction: For the 4th straight year, MPEI has partnered with Crain's Chicago Business in promoting and supporting Small Business Week.

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Join MPEI and our experts as we cover a variety of topics important to existing or aspiring entrepreneurs. This multi-session format will cover several topics – attend as few or as many as you wish. Free event! Agenda includes:

MPEI introduction: using local and online business resources;
Stephen Konkle, Economic Development Specialist, Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will discuss the variety of SBA programs available to small business owners;
Gloria Jimenez of the State of IL Workers' Compensation Commission will overview state requirements;
Aaron Buehler, CRPC, Edward Jones, will present “The Entrepreneurial Equation”: finding the best mix of operational, business, and personal financial excellence;
Legal best practices for business with Chokshi Filippone Law, LLC and Knee Law Firm, LTD.

Stop by for one session or all. Detailed agenda posted soon.

RSVP highly recommended.

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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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