Small Business Owners & Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
There are a variety of resources available which strengthen and encourage entrepreneurship. Let us help you know which programs are right for you.

At this half-day event, representatives of local business organizations will be on hand to discuss available programs, many of which are free or low-cost.

Learn more about:
Business Planning | Data and Market Research
Networking and Promotion | Financing Options

Speakers include:

• Joan Dubnicka, Harper College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Harper College is a SBA-supported resource that provides business owners with expert, confidential, one-on-one business advice and small business workshops and classes. Joan Dubnicka, a small business advisor at the SBDC, will discuss this free resource to assist small business owners strengthen their businesses.
• Stephen Konkle, US Small Business Administration - Illinois District Office (IL SBA)
  • Stephen Konkle is an Economic Development expert at the Illinois regional office of the SBA. He will discuss various SBA programing available to small businesses - including financing options and other training.
• MPEI Partners: the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, Mount Prospect Public Library, Village of Mount Prospect
  • Learn how the Village, Chamber of Commerce and Library can help you start, promote or grow your business.

RSVP required by May 1. Click to RSVP. Space is limited. Questions? Contact Nellie Beckner at 847/818-5312.

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