Category Archives: Seminar

Business Seminars available from CenterPoint

Webinars & Teleconferences

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  • April 10, 2013 @ 12:00-1:00pm CST: Brazil’s Growing Market for ESL Products, Technologies, & Curriculum – Webinar
  • April 11, 2013 @ 10:00am CST: Design & Construction Opportunities in Kazakhstan – Free Webinar
  • April 22, 2013 @ 11:00 am: Opportunities in Oman’s Higher Education Sector – Free Webinar
  • April 25, 2013@ 1:00pm CST: Opportunities in Mexico infrastructure Projects – Webinar Series
  • April 29, 2013: International Tourism Markets: Taiwan – Webinar
  • May 7, 2013 @ noon CST: ABC’s of Agreements with International Distributors – Webinar 

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March 27, 2013 – 9am – Starting a Business Seminar – Village of Tinley Park – Kallsen Conference Center

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This two hour workshop focuses on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and what resources are available to assist new business owners succeed.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the Village of Tinley Park and CenterPoint at Governors State University.

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Kallsen Center Tinley Park – 16250 S. Oak Park Ave, Tinely Park

 

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February 27th, 2013, 9am – Starting a Business – Village of Tinley Park – Kallsen Conference Center

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This two hour workshop focuses on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and what resources are available to assist new business owners succeed.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the Village of Tinley Park and CenterPoint at Governors State University.

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Kallsen Center Tinley Park – 16250 S. Oak Park Ave, Tinely Park

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September 26th, 2012 6-8pm Starting a Business Seminar City of Markham

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This two hour workshop introduces you to the steps required to create your business, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture, and the basics of small business financing.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the City of Markham.

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City of Markham 16313 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL

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September 20th, 2012 7:00pm, Starting a Business Seminar – Lemont Public Library

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Introduces you to the steps required to create your business, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture, and the basics of small business financing.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the Lemont Public Library and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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50 E. Wend St., Lemont, IL

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September 17th, 2012 5:30pm, Starting a Business Seminar – Old Plank Trail Bank Frankfort

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Introduces you to the steps required to create your business, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture, and the basics of small business financing.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of Old Plank Trail Bank Frankfort and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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Old Plank Trail Bank 20901 S. LaGrange Ave., Frankfort

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July 16, 2012 5:30pm, Starting a Business Seminar – Old Plank Trail Bank Frankfort

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Introduces you to the steps required to create your business, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture, and the basics of small business financing.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of Old Plank Trail Bank Frankfort and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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Old Plank Trail Bank 20901 S. LaGrange Ave., Frankfort

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September 5th, 2012 – 6-8pm – Starting a Business – Village of Richton Park

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This two hour workshop focuses on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business.  Learn what steps to take and what resources are available to assist new business owners succeed.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the Village of Richton Park and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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Richton Park Community Center 4445 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL

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Illinois Get Your Business ONLINE with Google

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You’re Invited

May 31 and June 1

Chicago Illuminating Company

19 E. 21st Street

Chicago, IL 60616

Register today

Google and friends are coming to town to get your business online!

Illinois Get Your Business Online events are completely free.  Space is limited, so we highly recommend that you pre-register online to reserve your spot.

Go to www.Illinoisgetonline.com/ilsbdc to reserve your spot today, or call 800-986-4790.

Walk in offline and walk out online

Illinois Get Your Business Online - a new program from Google – is an easy, free, and fast way to get your business online.

If you don’t have a website or Google business listing, you’ll find everything you need to get started – web professionals at your side every step of the way. We’ll also provide the computers or a plug-in for your own laptop.

If your business is already online, you’ll find tools and resources to help your business succeed online.

At these events you can

  • Get a free website and business listing
  • Get 1:1 advice and tips
  • Learn more about online marketing
  • Network with your fellow small business owners

 

Workshop descriptions

Build your free website

Create and publish a website for your business in less than 60 minutes at our event. Learn how to customize your Google business listing online.

  • Get a free, easy-to-build, professional website
  • Get a free customized domain name and hosting for one year
  • Claim and customize your free Google business listing
  • Learn how to optimize your new website to be found on Google

Grow your business online

Find out how to take advantage of online tools to run and promote your business.

  • Learn more about Google’s top tools for small businesses, including Google Places, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and Google Apps
  • Discover how to get found and attract customers

Promote your business online

This is a beginner’s guide to Google AdWords, including how to get started and how to improve your performance.

  • Learn how to create your AdWords account, choose keywords, and write great ads
  • Get answers to your questions from a Google AdWords expert
  • Find out how Google ranks ads

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Dec 1, 2011, 9am – Starting a Business – Lemont Village Hall

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This two hour workshop focuses on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and what resources are available to assist new business owners succeed. All Seminars are FREE (normally $10) due to the participation of the Village of Lemont.

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