CHAMBER EVENT--Tools for Accelerating Your Business

Engage and Inform Educational Workshops
Tools for Accelerating Your Business
February 28, 2014
7:30 am- 10:30 am
City of Evanston Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2200
Evanston, IL 60201


FREE PARKING AVAILABLE!
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The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce: Engage and Inform Educational Workshops
 
Co-Sponsored by
State Representative Robyn Gabel

Topic: Tools to Accelerate Your Business
Organization/Topic/Speakers as follows:

U.S. Small Business Administration:
SBA (Small Business Administration) & Resource Partners/Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, Emerging Leaders Program, Capital Assistance presented by Dennis Foldenauer, Economic Specialist

Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity:
Angel Investment Tax Credit Program, Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Program
presented by Joe McKeown, North East Region Senior Account Manager, Office of Regional Development

Advantage Illinois State Loan Program
presented by Art Williams, Investment Portfolio Manager

Chicago Cook County Workforce Partnership:
OTJ (On The Job) Training Programs for Small Business and Partnership Program
presented by Kathleen Brannigan  and Pilar Trejo, Business Relations Specialist

As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of federal and state loans, tax credits or partnerships that are available to small businesses located in Illinois. The Chamber wants you, as a business owner to fully understand how the programs discussed by this panel of experts help you and your business move to the next level or plan for the future now. The Chamber and State Representative Robyn Gabel have collaborated on this event as part of the Chamber's Educational Workshops.

Program:
7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking.
Continental Breakfast provided.
8:00 a.m. Welcome: State Representative Robyn Gabel

Speakers in this Order:
Dennis Foldenauer
Joe McKeown
Art Williams
Kathleen Brannigan & Pilar Trejo

9:30 a.m. Questions Forum for All Speakers
10:30 a.m. Meeting Ends**
**Guests are invited to stay after the program to mingle.