MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Small Business Center on the Road Expo
Start: 2016-04-30T15:00+00:00
End: 2016-04-30T19:00+00:00
Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute

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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 Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Small Business Center Event

Date: 04/30/2016 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 04/30/2016 10:00 AM 04/30/2016 2:00 PM
Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 Western Ave
Chicago, Illinois

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The Small Business Center on the Road Expo series is back for 2016! The next expo will be at Arturo Velasquez Institute on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. The expos are free and open to the public.

FREE assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process
Resources on Procurement, Financial, Insurance, Consumer information
Financial Advisors on hand to answer questions
Perfect your Elevator Pitch
Mini makeovers offered by Ulta Cosmetics
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.
Be sure to stop by the Fifth Third Empowerment Mobile! Guests to the bus will be able to: Obtain a free copy of your credit report, receive one-one-one credit coaching, learn how to purchase a home and learn about financial solutions best suited for you.
Over 40 Exhibitors!

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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

View Slides from the Presentation