Schedule Appointment with Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College

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No Cost Phone Advisory Appointments

Phone Appointment with Dennis LaPorta

1 hour

"BIG" Grant Information as well as general guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Do you need help planning your new business, understanding distribution channels, structuring your sales team, or navigating the sales process? Dennis offers startups and small businesses practical advice to help you maximize sales, grow market share, and increase revenue. Dennis is "start up" friendly.

Phone Advisory Session w/ Cheri Kretsinger

1 hour

"BIG" Grant info as well as general guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Cheri can help with digital (email, social media, content) and traditional marketing, viability and commercialization analysis, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, pricing, packaging and developing a marketing plan. Cheri will assess your current needs through a SWOT analysis, and review your branding/positioning.

Phone Appointment with Kevin McVearry

1 hour

"BIG" Grant info as well as general guidance and assistance. For clients needing expert help with a restaurant, bar or food service business. Kevin McVearry specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry at all levels of operations from start-up concepts to existing businesses. He has spent 25 years opening and operating restaurants, bars, and events across the country. Kevin has extensive knowledge in new venues, including design, construction, budgeting, menu development. Startup friendl

Phone Appointment w/ Tom Cassell

30 minutes

General guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses.

Phone Appointment w/ Jennie Johns

1 hour

Book an appointment with Jennie Johns if you need assistance with ecommerce platforms, website, email service, and/or other technology issues. Jennie specializes in web functionality, usability and customer experience. She can assist with your technical questions regarding website creation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Jennie has over 20 years experience in developing websites along with 8 years teaching website usability, programming, and Microsoft Office applications.

Prototyping, Makerspace and Legal Help

Patents, Copyrights, and Trademark PHONE Consultation

30 minutes

Brie A. Crawford focuses on intellectual property and entertainment law, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets both domestically and abroad. She can counsel clients as to whether IP protection is appropriate, and if so, what kind and how to secure the appropriate protection. Brie also focuses on drafting IP-related agreements. She is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Legal Help Sponsored by Lavelle Law via PHONE

30 minutes

Founded in 1989, Lavelle Law Ltd. is one of the most respected law firms in the Chicago area. Their expertise includes business and entrepreneurial law, estate planning, divorce and family law, criminal defense, commercial and residential real estate law, banking and securities law, law practice management, bankruptcy and more. The firm generously donates time to clients of the ISBDC.

Webinars

Hospitality Virtual Meet Up 12/2 at 9:30 am

1 hour

This bi-weekly virtual meet up of Restaurant, Bar & Culinary Professionals will be a collaborative space for sharing successes & struggles as we navigate these uncertain times. Hosted by industry professionals/SBDC Business Advisors Kevin McVearry & Cheri Kretsinger who will be on hand to help answer questions and any issues operators are facing. We will commit to finding answers/solutions and following up (if necessary). Bring a cup of coffee & chat with others walking in similar paths.

Facebook Livestreaming 101

1 hour

No Cost. December 2nd, 12:00-1:00pm CST
Did you know Livestreaming has increased by 50% during the pandemic? This is an incredible time to introduce livestreaming into your social media marketing strategy. Facebook LIVE is all about interacting with your audience in REAL TIME. In this cannot miss session, you will be introduced to the world of Facebook LIVE and the different ways your business can benefit from using this incredibly powerful feature.

Restaurant Operations: Questions and Planning for Uncertain Times

1 hour 30 minutes

No Cost. December 2nd, 2:30-4:00pm CST
In this no-cost webinar, industry veteran and restaurant coach, Kevin McVearry shares his checklist for strengthening your restaurant business during COVID-19. Topics include: new restaurant guidelines during COVID-19, tips for keeping your customers engaged during reduced operations, food costing and pricing, revisiting your marketing and operational plans, and more.

Hospitality Virtual Meet Up 12/16 at 9:30 am

1 hour

How to Create a #FOMO Promotional Plan Guaranteed to Skyrocket Your Facebook LIVE Viewers

1 hour

No Cost. December 16th, 12:00-1:00pm CST
It's a new online world we're living in. With so many different options for us to connect, communicate and collaborate virtually, it can feel overwhelming if you've never produced an online event.
The phenomenal news is that it's easier than you think! In this cannot miss session, online marketing consultant Vanessa Cabrera will cover three simple things you can do right now to bring your community, tribe and or members together, in a time where it's needed most.

Hospitality Virtual Meet Up 1/6 at 9:30 am

1 hour

Hospitality Virtual Meet Up 1/20 at 9:30 am

1 hour

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