MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Small Business Center on the Road - Small Business Expo
Start: 2016-02-27T16:00+00:00
End: 2016-02-27T20:00+00:00
Location: Kennedy King College

Font Size: + -

Feedback Print

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 - Small Business Expo

City of Chicago Small Business Center Event

Date: 02/27/2016 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 02/27/2016 10:00 AM 02/27/2016 2:00 PM
Location: Kennedy King College
740 W. 63rd Street, Building U
Chicago, Illinois 60621

Add to my Calendar

Join the City of Chicago's Small Business Center for the 'Small Business Center on the Road Small Business Expo' on Saturday, February 27th at Kennedy King College from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Expo is free and open to the public.

Keynote Speaker Jarrett Payton: Jarrett Payton, son of the late NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, is a radio and television host, businessman, philanthropist, motivational speaker, former NFL and CFL running back and devoted husband and father. The Expo also includes:

FREE assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process
Resources on Procurement, Financial, Insurance, Consumer information
Financial Advisors on hand to answer questions
FREE Headshot from 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.
Over 40 exhibitors!

View more details or register today!

Return to full list >>

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

View Slides from the Presentation