Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
For information regarding opening a new business call the College of Lake County's Small Business Development Center at 847-543-2033. Check the following websites for additional information:
www.illinoisbiz.biz OR
www.sba.gov.
Certification Information
More help can be found by calling the Procurement Technical Assistance Center at (847) 543-2025.
Federal
Small Business Administration - 8(a), SDB
www.sba.gov/8abd
Hubzone
www.sba.gov/hubzone
Woman Owned
Self-certify on Respresentations & Certifications
Veteran Owned / Service Disabled Veteran Owned
Self-certify on Respresentations & Certifications
State of Illinois
Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
The Illinois Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) promotes the economic development of businesses owned by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.
www.state.il.us/cms/1_selling/bepprgm.htm
Third Party Certifications
Chicago Minority Development Council
www.cmbdc.org
National Woman Business Owners Development Corporation
www.nwboc.org
Woman's Business Enterprise National Council
www.wbenc.org
National Minority Supplier Development Council
www.nmsdcus.org
Women's Business Development Center
www.wbdc.org
Continuing Professional Development at College of Lake County...
Workforce & Professional Development Institute
http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/programs.asp
Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of Lake County 2009
Visit the Illinois Small Business Development Center at: http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/.
A link to our current workshop schedule can also be found at http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/courses.asp.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the College of Lake County is proud to sponsor the following workshops during January and February 2009.
Current Offering:
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY NEWS
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AT CLC
The Workforce and Professional Development Institute at the College of Lake County will present a two-part Networking, Listening and Constructive Feedback Series on Tuesday, April 21 at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills. The workshops will enhance your communication and job networking skills during this challenging economic environment.
Improve your listening skills and contribute to your personal and business success with the Effective Listening and Feedback Skills workshop. The course, held from 8 a.m. to noon, will teach the secrets of being a better listener and the do’s and don’ts of giving and receiving effective feedback.
The afternoon session, Building a Business Network, will be held from 1-5 p.m. It teaches you how to build a business network from the ground up, increase your visibility and manage and organize your contacts.
The April 21 workshops cost $129 each or $199 for both. For more information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.
The Continuing Professional Development department of CLC’s Workforce and Professional Development Institute (WPDI) also offers courses in professional skills, computer skills, project management, construction management, hospitality, grant writing skills, public safety vocational training, safety/highway work zone, Spanish, real estate and teacher education. For more information and to register, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.
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Diane Rarick
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Department
College of Lake County
Twitter: http://twitter.com/drarick
Email: drarick@clcillinois.edu
19351 West Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
Phone: 847/543-2581
Fax: 847/223-5164
www.clcillinois.edu
April 22
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Marketing Your Small Business
Learn cost-effective marketing ideas that are ideal for a business on a limited budget.
Class number for registration - 8136
April 23 - May 14
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Business Survival
Transform, Stabilize, Grow, and Innovate your business. Develop a roadmap to guide you through the current economic environment.
Class number for registration - 8248
April 23
8:00am - 4:30pm at Southlake Campus
QuickBooks - A Practical Introduction
Benefit from this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to set up and understand financial statements including Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet and Breakeven.
Class number for registration - 8029
April 29 & May 6
6:30 - 9:00 pm at Southlake Campus
When You Where the HR Hat
Develop the human resources role in your organization. If your goal is a motivated, high-performing workforce, learn what processes and structures are necessary to support the culture you need.
Class number for registration - 8258
April 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm at Southlake Campus
I'm a Business Owner . . . Not What am I Supposed to do?
This will be an interactive seminar to help you develop strategies to better manage your business.
Class number for registration - 8064
Registration information can be found at our registration page on the web.
June 4
7:30am - 2:30pm
Small Business Success in Lake County
This event will showcase important resources available to small business in Lake County. Invest in your future by attending this timely event to strengthen and grow your business.
August 5
8:00 am - 1:00pm
Business & Governement Day 2009
Sponsored by the Illinois Procurment Technical Assistance Center at the College of Lake County.
Details coming soon to our website.
New This Fall
CEO Advisory Board program
A program for President's/CEO's who want to share and gain valuable ideas from like-minded peers. Advisory boards have been proven to be an effective tool in the success of a business.
Meet 10 times from September 2009 through June 2010, 11:30-1:00 at the University Center.
Details coming soon to our website: www.clcillinois.edu
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Here's an Example of Recurring Classes:
Accounting / Finance
QuickBooks Module 1 – A Practical Introduction (8146)
Business Growth & Development
I'm a Business Owner - Now What (8065)
Marketing & Sales
Effective Networking in Action (8047)
The Power of E-mail Marketing (8164)
Start-Up & Business Planning
Smart Start to Your Small Business (8054)
NxLeveL Business Start-up
Sponsored by First Midwest Bank
Tuesday, March 10 through May 12, 2009 — 6:00 to 10:00 pm
At the Grayslake Campus of the College of Lake County, Room T327
Begin with an idea end with a business plan.
This 10 week course teaches the fundamentals of starting a business from forming the idea to gaining your first customer and everything in between.
Week by week you will build your business through market research, financial modeling and operations.
Section 001 (8234) - $350.00(Books included)
Section 002 (8235) - $435.00 (Books and Business Planning software included)
Presented by Joanne Osmond founder of Market Drafters, a website development company and
The Vision Tree an organization who helps women improve their business skills. Joanne is joined by Claudia Pannell a part-time small business advisor with the Illinois SBDC at the College of Lake County.
Starting a Business in Illinois
Offered Monthly…
Starting a business in Illinois isn’t as simple as pressing a button. There are laws, regulations, rules and reports a company must abide by and produce. Don’t be sorry, be safe and learn what is required of businesses. In this two hour workshop, you will learn about: Corporations, LLC’s, Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships; taxes for sales, employees and income; regulations and licenses; insurance and bonding; labor laws and practices; feasibility & business plan elements.
Cost: $20.00
CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOW TO REGISTER:
On line @
http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/register/
Registration number is located in Parenthesis’ (####).
In person:
Grayslake Campus
Lakeshore Campus - Waukegan
19351 W. Washington St.
Room B101
111 N. Genesee St.
Room N211
Illinois Small Business Development Center
"Helping Lake County Businesses Grow and Succeed!"
Looking for a small business loan?
Has your search for small business financing been unsuccessful?
NEW Lake County Small Business Loan Program
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at the College of Lake County is offering access to small business micro-loans in cooperation with ACCION-Chicago. See if you qualify for the
NEW Lake County Small Business Loan Program at the link found on our website at
http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/ or call (847) 543-2033 for more information.
These Illinois Small Business Development Center programs are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the College of Lake County as a service to small businesses. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. To make arrangements please contact Barb at (847) 543‑2033.
