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SUMMARY:Funding Resources for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Business Owners! Securing funding looks different depending on where your business is in its lifecycle. This presentation helps business owners understand capital readiness and how funding needs and sources evolve from startup through growth and into established operations. \nParticipants will learn the difference between cash flow and capital\, explore various capital types\, sources\, and uses\, and understand which funding options are most appropriate at different stages of business development. The session also provides guidance on evaluating your own capital readiness so you can pursue funding strategically and with confidence. \n\n \nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/funding-resources-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Santori Aurora Public Library\, 101 S River St\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Herramientas y Apoyo Para el Crecimiento de los Food Trucks
DESCRIPTION:La Ciudad de Aurora\, WBDC y la Biblioteca Santori\, te invitan a participar en este taller donde conoceras el proceso y nuevas herramientas digitales para obtener y renovar tus licencias. Tambien conoceras nuevas oportunidades disponibles para aumentar tus ventas y recusros gratuitos que puedes usar para administrar tu negocio\, desarrollar un plan de crecimiento y obtener capital. \nCuarto: 226 \n​Speakers: \nCity of Aurora: Lisa Zepeda\, Jessica Lopez\, David Jaquez \nSantori Library: Christopher Bierdof \nWBDC: Minerva Calatayud
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/herramientas-y-apoyo-para-el-crecimiento-de-los-food-trucks/
LOCATION:Santori Aurora Public Library\, 101 S River St\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Talleres en Espanol
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SUMMARY:Discover New Tools And Support That Will Elevate Your Food Truck Business
DESCRIPTION:The City of Aurora\, the Women’s Business Development Center\, and the Santori Library invite you to learn the process and new tools to obtain and renew your license. During this workshop\, you will learn new opportunities to grow your business by increasing sales\, reaching new clients\, developing a growth plan\, and accessing capital. \n  \nFeatured Speakers:  \nCity of Aurora: Lisa Zepeda\, Jessica Lopez\, David Jaquez \nSantori Library: Christopher Bierdof \nWBDC: Minerva Calatayud \n \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/discover-new-tools-and-support-that-will-elevate-your-food-truck-business/
LOCATION:Santori Aurora Public Library\, 101 S River St\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,In-Person/Classroom Workshop,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Growing Your Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Set Your Food Business on the Right Track\nThis workshop will teach you the ins and outs of various types of food businesses\, from how to calculate start-up costs to forecasting revenue and expenses. We’ll provide a comparison of different types of food businesses\, such as food trucks and catering companies\, so you can easily determine which one is best for you. Additionally\, you’ll have the opportunity to gain invaluable insight from industry experts and experienced business owners.  \n3 SESSION WORKSHOP \nMarch 15\, 2023  | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nApril 19\, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nMay 24\, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\n\n\nIn each session\, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to gain expert’s insights on building a food business: \n  \nMarch 15 Session 1: Starting a Food Business | Sybil Ege\, President and CEO of The Food Business \nApril 19 Session 2: Financing and Forecasting Your Food Business | Harriet Parker\, Manager\, Illinois Small Business Development Center \nMay 24 Session 3: Is a Food Truck Business Right for You? | Minerva Calatayud\, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Services at WBDC
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/growing-your-food-business/2023-03-15/
LOCATION:Santori Aurora Public Library\, 101 S River St\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
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