Business & Tech
Finance Forum at Shah Center to Help Small Businesses
A free finance forum designed for small business owners will feature breakout sessions with specialists from four different fields.
McHenry County Economic Development Corporation’s Business Growth and Development Committee, in collaboration with McHenry County College’s Small Business Development Center, is holding a Free Finance Forum at the Shah Center in McHenry on March 10.
The forum will run from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Discussions will revolve around outlining a finance packaging, with a focus on why finance packages are important.
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There will be four breakout sessions focusing on the SBA (Small Business Administration), Commercial Banking, Private Equity, and the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Bonding Authority.
Each breakout session will be lead by one or two specialists in the field. The breakout sessions will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions.
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The forum is designed for anyone who owns a small business, focusing on small business that make less than $50M.
It has been a long time since the McHenry County EDC has sponsored this type of forum. “We’ve never combined all four [topics],” said Pam Cumpata, President of the EDC, “It’s kind of like a financial forum on steroids.”
The EDC is hoping for 50 participants, and are over halfway there. While there is registration, walk-ins are also welcome.
Participants will be provided with information, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to talk to people and learn more about financing and ways to grow their business. “If you can find a creative way to grown your business, that helps McHenry County.” Cumpata said.
The Shah Center is located at 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. To register or find out more information, call the EDC at 815-363-0444 or visit their website at www.mchenrycountyedc.com.
