Events
BNC Venture Capital Group - 2/7/2012 5:00:00 PM
Three entrepreneurs make their pitch for capital.
The BNC Venture Capital Group introduces exciting investment opportunities to professional investors (angels, early stage venture capitalists, and private equity firms seeking add-ons) and fosters the growth of entrepreneurial activity.
Len Bland, CEO of Concept Equity, and David Carman, CEO of Business Network Chicago, lead the BNC Venture Capital Group. Each presentation lasts 10 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
Shakers and Stirrers Chicago - Business Networking Mixer - 2/28/2012 6:00:00 PM
Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials on select wine and martinis. Cash bar. The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts.
Developing Alliances in China: Due Diligence, Negotiation, and Sustain - 2/21/2012 6:00:00 PM
China continues to grow and provide opportunities, it is expected over the next five years the economy will increase 7% annually and the country's GDP in 2015 should exceed US$8,270 billion (55 trillion yuan). The growth in China provides opportunities for growth between established providers and emerging competitors. It also presents some challenges which need to be considered when doing business in China from intellectual property, to cost structure and government policies. The panelists will each share their insights on working with China and provide best practices for due diligence, negotiation and sustaining.
Built in Chicago Monthly Meetup - 2/7/2012 6:00:00 PM
Why not! With so much activity in the digital tech startup community, we thought it was time to host a monthly meetup. This is not a formal, sit down, educational event-it is more of a let's have a cocktail, blow off some steam and get up to speed on the latest and greatest in the startup scene.
Mix, Mingle & Meet - 2/10/2012 7:30:00 AM
Join Business Professionals & Over 100+ Members of Multiple Networking Groups, Clubs & Organizations in and around Will & Cook Counties. Learn many more Tips to Successful Networking, Introduce yourself & what you do for others!
Entrepreneurship in Chicago - 2/16/2012 5:30:00 PM
Now is an excellent time to be an entrepreneur. According to data from the Kauffman Foundation, more Americans became entrepreneurs over the past two years than at any other time in the past 15 years. Yet, launching a business and growing it into a successful enterprise entails many challenges. For instance, finding a good opportunity, developing an idea, gaining access to resources, and finding nontraditional sources of valuable support are just some of the basic ones.
Join the Young Professionals of Chicago, DePaul University’s Management Development Center, and the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center to discuss and learn more about entrepreneurship in Chicago. A distinguished panel of professors and entrepreneurs will discuss unique ways to be a successful entrepreneur based on their experiences with many different entrepreneurs in Chicago. Topics will include Chicago's climate for entrepreneurship, resources for entrepreneurs, and finding funding in tough environments.
Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs - 2/21/2012 6:30:00 AM
An interactive workshop covering crucial tax and legal issues facing entrepreneurs and their companies during the business lifecycle from start-up, expansion and exit. Our legal experts will give your professional advice on these and many more topics:
-Getting the initial structure right
-Rewarding employees with equity
-Exit routes
-Spouses as shareholders
-Research and Development tax credits
-Equity or debt financing from investors
-Having a group of companies
- 'Cleaning' up a group to maximize tax reliefs (or to avoid losing them)
-Inheritance tax issues with companies and groups
-Liquidations - when it all goes wrong
A key part of the workshop will be the opportunity to discuss with fellow entrepreneurs tax and legal issues they are facing and what solutions they found to be the most beneficial. You will be able to learn from others as to how to avoid legal mistakes and solve the problems you are facing now without spending large amount of money on legal help.
Speakers Include:
-Greg Grove, Principal, Much Shelist
-Alexandra Dowling, Associate, Jenner & Block
FINANCIALS: Accounting Tools for Money Management - 2/10/2012 8:45:00 AM
This workshop will review the basic financial concepts needed to run a small business. Accounting, financial statements, cash flow forecasts, business start up costs, various financial tools and the importance of keeping good records will be covered.
PEACE OF MIND: How to Manage Business Risk - 2/14/2012 8:45:00 AM
Learn how unmonitored risk can result in fraud, lawsuits, and loss of customers and profits. This workshop helps start-ups and small businesses identify, analyze and rank the potential impact of key business risks, operational and strategic, as part of risk management. Learn what you can do to effectively design appropriate and efficient controls to mitigate risk.
SHOW ME THE MONEY: Financing Your Business Options - 2/21/2012 8:45:00 AM
Understand the various ways you might finance your business and how to approach friends and family, angel investors, banks and venture capitalists. Learn to prepare the documents you will need to submit for each. A guest banker will present criteria banks use to determine credit worthiness and a representative from the SBA will discuss the SBA loan guarantee program.
MARKETING: The Engine That Powers Your Business - 2/24/2012 8:45:00 AM
Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals/objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets. This workshop will cover effective and strategic utilization of pricing, promotion, product planning, distribution, and marketing on the internet to give you a competitive edge.
BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS: Find, Evaluate and Negotiate - 2/13/2012 8:45:00 AM
Learn how buying a business can be an alternative to starting up a new business. Also learn how to analyze new business opportunities and negotiate a business purchase or sale.
Ten Things Every Entrepreneur MUST Know - 2/15/2012 8:00:00 AM
Whether you are an aspiring, experienced or serial entrepreneur, this workshop is guaranteed to enhance your business skills toolbox. In life, as well as in business, some things are "nice to know" and others are "need to know." This workshop goes beyond the "mechanics" of business, and teaches entrepreneurs the "MUST KNOWS" that could be the difference between stunning success and abysmal failure. Learn some of the strategies your competitors may already be implementing.
Creating a Business You Can Love: Is Your Business Right for YOU? - 2/25/2012 11:00:00 AM
Join us at VentureSHOT for an awesome day long Session for Entrepreneurs.
You will learn about how to incorporate your passions into your business to create a longer lasting successful business because you built it to be a Business you can Love.
This event is great for entrepreneurs who already have a business as well as folks who have not yet launched theirs.
Presentation Coaching for Funding - How to Raise More Money from Angels & VCs! - 2/18/2012 11:00:00 AM
Join us at VentureSHOT for an awesome Session for Entrepreneurs who need to raise capital for their business.
You can either come and learn from others who are presenting, or you can present your company and receive immediate coaching and feedback to make game-changing improvments to your presentation.