Category Archives: East Region – Markham & Surrounding Area

June 13th, 2012 6-8pm – Starting a Business – Village of Richton Park

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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4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL

May 16th, 2012 6-8pm Starting a Business Seminar Village of Richton Park

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 Village of Richton Park and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park

April 25th, 2012 6-8pm Starting a Business Seminar City of Markham

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

April 18th, 2012, 6pm – Starting a Business – Village of Richton Park

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 Village of Richton Park and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

Register Online 

4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park

April 11, 2012 5-7pm – Starting a Business – First Midwest Bank CCH

UPDATE:  4/10/12  This seminar has been canceled.  A new date will be announced shortly.  

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 First Midwest Bank Country Club Hills and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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First Midwest Bank, 4101 183RD St., Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5355

March 28th, 2012 – Basics of Government Contracting – City of Markham

This session will acquaint you with the government contracting market- how all the layers of government purchase, where the opportunities are, what you need to do to enter the market, rules of engagement, certification programs, and how to get help.

All Seminars are FREE (normally $50) due to the participation of the City of Markham.

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City of Markham 16313 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL

March 14th, 2012 – Starting a Business Seminar – 6-8pm Village of Richton Park

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.

Register Online 

4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park

Feb 29th, 2012 – Be an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur – City of Markham

BE AN INVESTOR-READY ENTREPRENEUR
What do you do when you need money to grow and the banks say “No”.
What are angels and other investors looking for?
And what should you look for from them?
This session will focus on understanding the venture capital and angel investors market. What kinds of companies get money from these sources and how you can build one of those businesses.
How do you minimize your need for outside capital and build a stronger business?
What should be your go-to-market strategy?

This Seminar is FREE (normally $50) due to the participation of the City of Markham and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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Feb 22nd, 2012 – Starting a Business 5pm – 7pm – First Midwest Bank Country Club Hills

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 First Midwest Bank – Country Club Hills and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at CenterPoint, Governors State University.

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First Midwest Bank, 4101 183RD St., Country Club Hills, IL 60478

Feb. 15th, 2012 – Starting a Business – Village of Richton Park

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.

Register Now