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A compendium of information on our 2015 Chicago Small Business Expo, including show agenda, descriptions of Main Stage Presentations, and ads from our sponsors & exhibitors.TRANSCRIPT
SHOWGUIDEAPRIL 9, 2015
CHICAGO
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John Henninger Director of Sales
Dana Carey Director, Sponsorships
Elizabeth Terriaca Client Services Manager
Brittany Cattaruzza Client Services Associate
Geoff Vitiello Graphic Designer
Allison Costa Production Manager
Alicia Cortez Administrative Assistant
Sales Team
Larry Ernst
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SMALL BUSINESS EXPO is the only national B2B trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to small business owners and business decision-makers. You can shop for new products and services that will help your business exceed its goals, attend business critical workshops and network with thousands of other like-minded small business professionals.
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L I F EIN HALF A SECOND
How to achieve success before i t ’s too la te
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A proven path to small business success, a copy included in every attendee gift bag
“Matthew has given the subject of small business a great deal of thought and considerable research, and unlike many self-proclaimed experts, his accomplishments support his
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“The smallest of human beings can achieve the greatest of deeds – Life in Half a Second: How to Achieve Success Before It’s Too Late provides interesting ideas on how it’s done.”
Lech Walesa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner
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Exhibitor Hall FREE!
Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals.
eLounge FREE!
Take a breather and relax away from the bustle of the exhibit floor.
Speed Networking FREE!
In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person's introduction) and then exchange business cards. At the sound of the gong, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals.
SPEED NETWORKING SESSIONS:
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Business Café
Hungry? Get a delicious lunch, drinks, coffee and more at the Small Business Café.
Built For Growth Pavilion FREE! Sponsored by
Announcing Act! Cloud with automated recommendations to take the guesswork out of marketing & sales.
Business Card Showcase FREE!
Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot for attendees to collect business cards.
SmallBiz Sweepstakes FREE!
Tickets will be given out to attendees throughout the day at various elements of the expo. Winners will be announced during the VIP Networking Session before the final Main Stage Presentation.
Get DottedTM FREE!
With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. Upon arrival at the expo, attendees and exhibitors will be provided with colored “Dots” to indicate their industry affiliation. This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your field. Get Dotted™ and start making those valuable business connections!
BizBoard FREE!
This “live classifieds” listing board allows instant personalized postings and responses. Post in categories such as: jobs, services, education, for sale, and advertisements. Take advantage of posting in the live BizBoard to get exposure to thousands of attendees.
Workshops/Educational Conferences FREE!
Informative 45 minute seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.
PresdoMatch FREE!
Created by the co-Founder of LinkedIN, Presdo Match is a new incredible and tech savvy way to network with all of the Small Business Expo attendees, speakers and exhibitors. Similar to LinkedIn, Presdo Match helps you create a profile (you may even import your LinkedIn profile), connect with attendees virtually and set up meetings before, during and after Small Business Expo.
SmallBiz Trending Issues FREE!
Important trending small business issues covered by leading industry experts.
SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUES SESSIONS:
11:00 - 11:30 AM: Employment Laws & Hiring Interns1:00 - 1:30 PM: Health Insurance For Small Businesses2:00 - 2:30 PM: Taxes For Small Businesses (Deductions, Managing Your Taxes & More)3:00 - 3:30 PM: Increasing Your Sales
Industry Meetup FREE!
Meet with others to brainstorm, share ideas, and to network with others in the community. Industry Meetup is first come, first serve and is included in with your FREE badge.
INDUSTRY MEETUP SESSIONS:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How-To Demos FREE!
These demonstrations, taught by industry experts, will take you step-by-step, through topics such as improving your SEO rankings, how to set-up a targeted Google Adwords or Facebook Campaign and many other important subjects trending today.
HOW-TO SESSIONS:
10:30 - 11:00 AM: How To Create A Twitter Ad Campaign11:30 - 12:00 PM: How To Create A Google AdWords Campaign1:30 - 2:00 PM: How To Create A LinkedIn Ad Campaign 2:30 - 3:00 PM: How To Improve Your SEO Rankings3:30 - 4:00 PM: How To Create A Brilliant Social Media Campaign
#SmallBizSelfie Contest FREE!
Enter the SmallBiz Selfie contest with your colleagues by taking a picture of your group at the entrance to the Expo and posting to your social media with hashtag #smallbizexpo.
Business Success Pavilion/Chamber Central FREE! Everything you need to start or help your business grow.
Main Stage Presentations FREE! Join us for two incredible Main Stage Presentations:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: "Innovation: How To Think Like An Entrepreneur In Corporate America" by Bill Rancic, Trump's 1st Winner of 'The Apprentice'
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: "Success By Design: Building Your Entrepreneurial Dynasty" by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
Networking After Party Sponsored by
Join us after the Expo from 6-9pm at Mercer One Thirteen (113 W Hubbard St., Chicago, IL, 60654) for our After Party, hosted in conjunction with Network After Work. Includes 1 complimentary drink ticket. Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry. Discounted $12 entry for attendees of The Small Business Expo.
Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible.
TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
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EXPO AGENDAFor a link to descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - WORKSHOP SESSION 1 Room 1: VEDC's Here's The Money!® Access To Capital - How To Get Your Small Business Loan Approved! by VEDC
Room 2: Using Custom Cloud Apps To Supercharge Your Team's Productivity by kintone Room 3: Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing by Benchmark Email
Room 4: Make Your Employee Benefit Health Plans Work For Your Small Business by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Room 5: Facebook & Internet Marketing by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 6: Rule The Competition With A Team of Service Heroes by CTS Service Solutions
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - SPEED NETWORKING
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - HOW TO DEMO 1
How To Create A Twitter Ad Campaign by W3 Insight
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE 1
Employment Laws & Hiring Interns by HR Value Partners LLC
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Room 1: The Digital Marketing Baseline: Making Digital Marketing Work For Your Business by Digital Professional Institute
Room 2: Rethinking Waste: A Smarter Approach To Garbage by Lakeshore Recycling Systems Room 3: The 3 Best Kept Secrets To A Healthy Business by Misaic
Room 4: What Financing Options Are Right For You? by Lending Club
Room 5: How To Buy A $1M Business With No Money, No Credit, And Quit Your Job by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 6: Learn How Business Owners Can Break Through Revenue Plateaus Utilizing Financial Instruments by Trading Institute of Education
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO 2
How To Create A Google AdWords Campaign by Chicago Style SEO
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION 1
Innovation: How To Think Like An Entrepreneur In Corporate America by Bill Rancic, Trump's 1st Winner of 'The Apprentice'
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE 2
Health Insurance For Small Businesses by Exploring The Unknown
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION 3 Room 1: Generate Profits With Google, FB, Twitter & Email by MarketLeverage
Room 2: How Small Businesses Use Events To Grow by Eventbrite Room 3: The 3 Best Kept Secrets To A Healthy Business by Misaic
Room 4: Top Tips And Techniques That Will Explode Your Sales! by Act! & Customer University
Room 5: How To Make Six Figures As A Public Speaker by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 6: Goldman Sachs 10KSB: Stimulate Growth Through Education, Capital & Networking by Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses
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Workshops, Speed Networking, Industry Meetups, How-To Demos, SmallBiz Trending Issues and Main Stage Presentations are all FREE to attend!
EXPO AGENDAFor a link to descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO 3
How To Create A LinkedIn Ad Campaign by SoMe
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE 3
Taxes For Small Businesses (Deductions, Managing Your Taxes & More) by Bell Tax Service, Inc.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION 4 Room 1: Generate More Revenue From Your Website by 99designs
Room 2: 25 Marketing Tips & Tricks To Get More Customers Online by ReachLocal Room 3: Show Me The Money! Get The Right Funding For Your Business by Dealstruck, Inc.
Room 4: How To Succeed With SEO by Traffic Jams
Room 5: The 5 Secrets To Build Great Personal Credit by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 6: Encourage Courage... Small Business Insurance 101 by Hiscox Small Business Insurance
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO 4
How To Improve Your SEO Rankings by Chicago SEO Pros
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE 3
Increasing Your Sales by Sales Empowerment Group
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION 5 Room 1: How To Use Affiliate Marketing To Increase Online Sales For Your Business by ShareASale.com, Inc.
Room 2: Email Marketing 1-2-3: How To Get Started, Get Results And Get Growing by VerticalResponse Room 3: The 3 Best Kept Secrets To A Healthy Business by Misaic
Room 4: How Facebook Is Helping You Achieve Your Business Goals by Facebook
Room 5: How To Make Money Online With Your Own Health & Wellness Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 6: Are You Exposed? Understanding Unforeseen Dangers And Protecting Your Business by CNA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO 5
How To Create A Brilliant Social Media Campaign by Lightspan Digital
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: VIP NETWORKING SESSION ON MAIN STAGE
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: SMALLBIZ SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING ON MAIN STAGE
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION 2
Success By Design: Building Your Entrepreneurial Dynasty by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - NETWORKING AFTER PARTY
At Mercer One Thirteen, 113 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Includes 1 complimentary drink ticket. Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry. Discounted $12 entry for attendees of The Small Business Expo.
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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: • How To Become A "Rainmaker" Entrepreneur
• Empower Your Vision & Mission
• Critical Steps To Build Your Success Plan
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Bill Walsh is the CEO/Founder of Business Coaching/Venture Capital firm Powerteam International. Bill hosts and speaks at events all over the world! His passion is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to create massive success. He loves to help people to understand specifically what it takes to build successful companies. He is an accomplished author, speaker, radio personality and movie celebrity. He has a very successful background in finance and marketing. He has spent two decades working with start-ups to major global brands increasing sales, productivity and overall success. He is an innovator with a remarkable ability to determine and dictate success strategies to seize global market opportunities.
As the winner of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series The Apprentice, Bill Rancic has taken his successful career to the next level. An estimated 27.6 million viewers tuned in to see Donald Trump hire his newest employee, and Rancic has not looked back since. He is also a successful author - in 2003 he wrote the New York Times Bestselling book titled "You're Hired: How To Succeed in Business and Life from the Winner of The Apprentice" which detailed Bill’s successful working experiences as well as adding his own busi-ness advice. Most recently, he has been motivating young adults and children in his book Beyond the Lemonade Stand. Rancic uses this book to teach the value of money and the importance of using your own talents to succeed, even at a young age. Rancic appears as a financial expert on many television programs, like the Emmy-nominated Rachael Ray Show as Rachael’s “financial buddy.” He is also a premier guest on shows like NBC’s Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNBC, Fox News, CNN and quoted in hundreds of major national and daily newspaper outlets.
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: Many strategies helped make Bill Rancic a successful entrepreneur. From starting a boat wash and wax business while in college to running a million dollar company and working for Donald Trump, Bill will share the ups and downs on his road to success. Bill’s talk gives the audience a glimpse on lessons he has learned throughout his many business experiences. Some of the lessons are: How to Break from the Pack, Make Each Day Count- Twice, and Separate Your Expectations from your Shortcomings. This motivational speech is packed with advice that audience members can apply to their lives immediately.
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Marketing has evolved. Are you ready? Part-Time Professional Courses in:
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Visit booth #219Call 844-4-PAYPOINT or visit www.elopaypoint.com
Elo PayPoint®The Electronic Cash Register Reinvented for the Cloud
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Incredibly fast
Intuitively smart
One button simple
http://us.fujitsu.com/scansnap
wireless desktop scanner
© 2014 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Own productivity
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All of the people who matter to you.
Every day.
Everywhere.
facebook.com/business
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“Thanks to what I learned from the program, we’ve done more business in the last six months than in the last three years.” – Angelica, Owner Colmex Construction
YOU BUILT YOUR BUSINESS.WE’LL HELP YOU GROW IT.Angelica knew she wanted to grow her construction business but didn’t know how. Through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, she gained practical business skills that she immediately put into action. Together with the advice and support of business experts and like-minded small business owners, Angelica nearly doubled the size of her construction business. And she is not alone; over half our participants increased their revenue after graduation.
If accepted to the program, you too will gain access to a world-class business education and connections to a professional support network at no cost to you.
© 2014 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved.
Take your business to the next level.Learn more about 10,000 Small Businesses in Chicago at 10KSBapply.com
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10’x10’ Digital Network Information
Dynamic and exible
Interactive
Amplify your message
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Activate your strategy
Talk to the community
GreenSigns is a digital billboard company that reaches the most desirable Chicago neighborhoods up close and personal where they live, work, shop and play. Our low-to-the-ground, high-resolution digital displays allow advertisers the ability to connect and engage with theiraudienaudience in a way no one else can.
www.greensignschicago.com303 W. Erie Street, Suite 600 | Chicago, IL 60654 | 312.624.8550
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buy a product after seeing an OOH ad.
are more likely to learn about the brand advertised on OOH.
are more likely to learn aboutthe brand advertised on OOH.
search the web as a direct result ofseeing an OOH ad after 5 exposures.
say OOH is very to somewhat likelyto influence them.
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Engage Consumers:
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Your Technology Workaholics
1835 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
847-850-7900 www.infiniwiz.com
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Welcome to the only IT advisors that can proactively
anticipate, solve, and execute to your unique needs.
Learn more about our flexible service model today.
IT. VoIP. Cloud. Help.
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Think Big… Grow your Business!
Sage 50, Sage 100 and Sage CRM QuickBooks
QuickBooks Point of Sale
Think Very Big!
Support -‐ Training -‐Sales
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Come by our Booth #613 to:
1. Learn how one kintone client was able to drive 6X business expansion using kintone.
2. Get your 30-Day Free Trial (no strings).
3. Let us Build Your �rst App for FREE*.
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Create custom business applications to meet your business and your team’sspecifc needs in just minutes through Excel conversion, our drag and drop easy app builder, or pre-designed Apps from our App Marketplace.
Collaborate via seamless desktop, mobile and tablet integration in cloud-based workspaces and speci�c records, in a private one-to-one basis, with all teammembers at once, or with internal team members and external partners anytime.
Automating your work�ow streamlines your business process, improvesvisibility, actually decreases workload (thereby increasing your work capacity),and ultimately decreases costs and increases pro�ts through productivity gains.
kintone
Booth #613
[email protected] ph: 415-692-6546
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Companies who o�er voluntary legal and identity theft benefits from LegalShield have an
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At Lunasoft, we know engaged business owners simply don’t have time to use 20 different web tools, each one with thier own password, login and headache. We’ve built a platform that has everything you need to keep your business on track, all with just one login. We have over 40 modules for your website like our social media, web builder, analytics, crm, shopping cart plus many more.
10 W Broadway, Ste. 701 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101801.755.9966www.lunasoft.com
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Commercial and Business Banking . Capital Markets . Wealth Management . Personal Banking
MB Financial Bank
for any size business
See us at booth 718.
Member FDIC
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ENHANCING YOUR BUSINESS’ CASH FLOW.
YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE BUSINESS SOLUTION.
© 2015 North American Bancard, LLC and PayAnywhere, LLC, and Capital for Merchants. All rights reserved. North American Bancard and PayAnywhere are registered ISOs of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Walnut Creek, CA.
Whether you need to accept payments using the most innovative products in the industry, get funded faster on your daily transactions, or get access to cash quickly,
North American Bancard and their family of products has a solution for you.
Call us at 877.459.6484 or email [email protected]
VISIT US ATBOOTH
605
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for
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People as a Service,Your Gateway to the Freelance Economy
1 2 3Delegate non-core work to pre-qualified freelancers
Achieve desired results cheaper, better and faster
Meanwhile, focus on what really matters to your company
Join one of our webinars and get 1 month free.Visit our website www.peopleasaservice.co to sign up and use
the promo code “Small Business Expo” to qualify.
For more information please contact:
www.peopleasaservice.co
+1 (305) 767-1604
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© 2015 ReachLocal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. REACHLOCAL® is a registered trademark. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
TOTAL DIGITALMARKETING SYSTEM Get more leads and turn them into customers.
VISIT US AT BOOTH#
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To contact a lender, call: 847.805.9520 or visit us at: ridgestone.com
We’ve earned that ranking because our local decision-makers work with you one
on one to find what best fits your business. We understand the SBA process.
It’s our niche and our focus — and what makes us #1.
Benefits of SBA loans from Ridgestone Bank:
• Lower equity requirements• Receive longer term limits
We’ve earned our reputation for being the best. Ridgestone Bank.
#1 SBA Lenderin Illinois.
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FACEBOOK.COM/SHAREASALETWITTER.COM/SHAREASALEBLOG.SHAREASALE.COM
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SHAREASALE IS BUILT FOR AND BY PEOPLE LIKE YOU.THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS!
For the last fifteen years, ShareASale has been an innovating force in the AffiliateMarketing industry. Well known for our top notch personal service and powerful,easy to use tools, the ShareASale network is solid and robust enough to help bothMerchants and Affiliates alike see their creative visions turn into money making reality.
FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS,
THANK YOU.
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www.TrafficJams.com • [email protected] • 855-599-9998
Accelerate Your Sales!
• Web Design• SEO• Content Marketing• Social Media• Public Relations• Content Analytics
• PPC• Lead Tracking• Call Tracking• Email Marketing• Video Marketing• Brand Reputation
20 Point SEO Inspection
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Chicagoland Business Opportunity Fund
$50,000 – $250,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOAN TERMS, PLEASE CONTACT:
WWW.VEDC.ORG
Cynthia RyanProgram Manager
(312) 577-7587 • [email protected]
• Working capital• Business purchase• Equipment• Inventory
• Tenant improvements• Owner occupied
commercial real estate• Refinancing of existing debt
Eligible businesses must have 1 - 200 employees and revenues up to $10 million. Loans cannot be used for real estate investment or development projects. Please, no financing entities.
Small Business Loans
Available to small businesses:
CHICAGOLAND BUSINESSOPPORTUNITY FUND
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ComEd Small Business Energy
Savings (SBES) incentive funds are
depleted for the current program
cycle. The next program cycle
begins on June 1, 2015, and
funding will be limited.
The Illinois utility energy-efficiency
programs are ratepayer funded.
You are paying into these
programs; reap the benefits before
it is too late!
Schedule your free assessment and
choose your lighting improvements
now!
Windy City Lighting is a wholesale lighting distributor
specializing in energy-efficient lighting retrofits for retail stores,
showrooms, restaurants, and other establishments in the
Chicagoland area. As a Trade Ally in the ComEd Small
Business Energy Savings (SBES) Program, we offer free
energy assessments and instant incentives to offset up to 80%
of the cost of premium LED and fluorescent lighting. We make
the process hassle-free by handling the incentive paperwork
and installing your improvements. Last program year, we
completed 392 energy-efficiency projects and obtained nearly
$1.4 million in ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business
incentives. Allow us to illustrate how your investment in energy
efficiency will result in substantial savings.
LIGHTING EXPERTS SINCE 1994
TRADE ALLY FOR THE COMED SMALL
BUSINESS ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM
Not a small business?
You may still qualify for incentives.
Ask us for more information.
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Personalized Boxes. Unlimited Possibilities.
Enhance your branding with personalized packaging.
Short runs or large quantities get professional grade personalized packaging.
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L I F EIN HALF A SECOND
How to achieve success before i t ’s too la te
Matthew Michalewicz
www.LifeinHalfaSecond.com
A proven path to small business success, a copy included in every attendee gift bag
“Matthew has given the subject of small business a great deal of thought and considerable research, and unlike many self-proclaimed experts, his accomplishments support his
theories and advice, making them far more credible and trustworthy.”
Mary Scarborough, Best Selling Author of “Guerrilla Marketing on the Internet”
“The smallest of human beings can achieve the greatest of deeds – Life in Half a Second: How to Achieve Success Before It’s Too Late provides interesting ideas on how it’s done.”
Lech Walesa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner
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Your business. 99designs has helped over 300,000 businesses bring their brands to life with logos, websites and more.
Designs begin at $299. Get started with $25 off now; 99designs.com/sbe
Designed to wow.
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In the workshop room
Join us at 10:15am
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"Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing"
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www.bibbyusa.com or 877-88-BIBBY
F u n d I n g t h at ’ s g o t Yo u c o v e r e d :
› 24-hour funding on invoices› credit management and collections› Facilities from $250k up to $12 mm› Local decision-makers and one point
of contact working alongside you› export finance and purchase order finance available
Limit your exposure to past due invoices.Bibby Financial services provides a cash flow boost to help you take advantage of growth opportunities.
Setting Cash Flow Free
For more information visit: www. d e a l s t r u c k . c om
TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH CONFIDENCE
Pre-qualify in minutes
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NEED WORKING CAPITAL FOR YOUR GROWING BUSINESS?
Dealstruck client Shawn EmerickFounder & CEO, Surf-Tel
Whether you’re looking for a $25,000 or $250,000 loan, Dealstruck provides �nancing to successful business owners looking for a�ordable capital.
Dealstruck provides �nancing to pro�table small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike the one -size -�ts-al l approach o�ered to them by banks and the high-cost, shor t-term credit o�ered to them by alternative lenders, Dealstruck provides growing SMBs with a suite of products that give them a credible and transparent path to bankable.
V IS IT US AT BOOTH
813Call us today at 855-610-5626, visit dealstruck.com or email us at [email protected]
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ChiCago’s hometown Phone ComPany For
Small BuSineSS
no contractS | on-Site inStallation | unlimited calling conference calling included | workS over your exSiting internet
Our “Hands-On-Hosted VoIP” approach means thatChicago Business VoIP handles everything for you; it’s really that simple.
chicagobusinessvoip.com | 312.646.1148
Stop By Our Booth For a Chance to WinAn Ipad Mini
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Visit us at booth 523
There’s tremendous VALUE in becoming a Spireon Agent or Reseller
If you are serious about going into business for yourself, you want to pick a business partner that will add value to your customers’ experience while offering innovaEve products, services and
soluEons that will meet your customers’ needs. Our Agent and Reseller programs are a simple way to start your business and increase your sales.
Spireon’s brand, financial strength, and strong market posiEon in the MRM industry will provide you with a unique plaKorm to generate a significant income.
We provide cost-‐effecEve, simple soluEons for a wide range of companies and organizaEons that operate fleets as small as 2 vehicles to as large as several hundred vehicles, across mulEple verEcal markets including:
• Services (Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Landscapers, etc.) • Transit/TransportaEon & LogisEcs • Wholesale Supplier Delivery • Government/Public Safety • UEliEes • Equipment Rental Companies • ConstrucEon
Stop by BOOTH #314 to learn more about these exci<ng opportuni<es
www.spireon.com
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Your Partner for Equipment Leasing
Contact Barb Kowalczyk at 312.224.0421or [email protected]
Great American Finance, LLC is a full service leasing
company providing lease financingprograms to
help companies maximize their business expansion.
We provide lease financing for all your new and used
equipment needs enabling you to preserve your working
capital and grow your business. Flexible terms and
payments options including 100% financing.
Hiscox specializes in customized insurance
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS.
Your policy could start as low as $22.50/mo. www.hiscox.com/Chicago
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www.thinkpiececreative.com
One-size-fits-all can be cute.Cute doesn’t always walk.
We think marketing solutions should walk and talk, from our clients’ abilities
to their customers’ needs.
We’re offering a 20% rate reduction to new clients.
Contact us today!
www.thinkpiececreative.com/new-clients [email protected]
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U.S. Bank provides tailored solutions for every stage of your business, helping with cash flow, payments and loans for future growth opportunities. From startup to expansion and beyond, our experienced U.S. Bank Business Bankers are here to provide solutions that may help support your business success. Contact us today!
Start Run Expand TransitionSolutions for every stage of your business
usbank.com/smallbusiness
Financial Solutions Tailored to Help Support Success
EQUAL HOUSINGCredit products are subject to normal credit approval and program guidelines. Some restrictions and fees may apply. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. 150202 2/15
Andrea CorsoSBS Sales Manager847.458.4363
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Call today to learn more about what Chicagoland’s leader in
WASTE, RECYCLING & ROLL-OFF SERVICES
can do for your business!
Recycling Systems
LAKESHORE
LRSrecycles.com | 773.685.8811
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Join America’s #1 credit marketplace
Have questions? Get answers with your own, dedicated US-based Client Advisor:Phone: 855-846-0153 between 7am – 5pm, M-F | Email: [email protected]
Here’s what our customers are saying“ The difference of experience in getting a loan facilitated through Lending Club versus a
traditional bank loan is enormous.... Completing the online application and getting approved
took less than 5 minutes and I was fully funded only a few days after being approved.
I would recommend small businesses looking for working capital to try Lending Club.”
- Bryan Caplovitz, SpeakerMatch.com
BUSINESSLOANS
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Affordable, simple business loans
* Best interest rate is available to borrowers with excellent credit. Actual rate depends upon credit score, loan amount, loan term and credit usage & history. All loans are made by WebBank, a Utah-charted Industrial Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. A one-time origination fee that ranges from 1% to 6% is collected out of the loan proceeds. Loans are not issued to borrowers in IA, ID, ME, ND, NE or RI.
Borrow up to $300,000 starting at 5.9%* fixed interest rate
Apply online and get multiple offers in under five minutes
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Flexible terms, with no prepayment penalties or hidden fees
We give you your own, dedicated US based Client Advisor
BUSINESSLOANS
Bart Matthews, Bison Supply LLCBuy Inventory | $88,500 at 7.9%
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Free for Sponsors and Exhibitors of the Small Business Expo Discounted $12 entry for attendees of the Small Business Expo
Chicago at Mercer 113 When: Thursday April 9th, 2015, 6-‐9 pm
Where: 113 W Hubbard St Chicago IL 60654 (Approximately 1 mile from the Small Business Expo)
Join Network After Work on Thursday April 9 at Mercer 113 (113 W Hubbard St) from 6-9 pm. We are proud to host the official after
party for the Small Business Expo.
Network After Work is America’s premier face-to-face business networking company with monthly mixer events in over 40 cities
catering to nearly 1,000,000 members. Attendees make valuable connections with other members of their business community while
enjoying different exciting venues including clubs, restaurants, hotels, and special event locations.
@networkaQerwrk @NetworkAQerWork
Follow us:
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[email protected] • www.connectlending.com • 872.213.0200
© 2015 Connect Lending, LLC
Our platform benefits you:
Providing You a Commercial Lending Community • We’re bringing clarity to the commercial loan process, by helping to educate and
guide borrowers and their advisors through the entire process• Building a nationwide commercial marketplace with over 40 commercial loan types• Open access and interactive platform is built for businesses, advisors and lenders
For Advisors
For Lenders
• Choose lending options that match your credit profile• Decide who performs a credit inquiry after you selected a lender offer• Professional assistance provided through the entire loan process• Select a compatible lender based on your current business needs
• Access to numerous lending options without solicitation offers• Ability to track submissions through the entire process• Incentives for helping your clients find the right loan option
• Interact directly with business owners that match your lending criteria• The best-qualified lenders interact with the applicant• Maintain up-to-date matching criteria for higher degree of compatibility
For Business Owners
Your connection to business lending
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A FREE, six-month certification program open to owners, managers and individuals in the construction or contracting industries
APPLY TODAY for the
CONTRACTORTRAINING PROGRAM
For more information or to apply to the Contractor Training Program:Call: Chicago 1-888-979-3773 - Aurora 1-844-921-3996HACIAWorks.org/CTP - [email protected]
Program Components:- AutoCad- Blueprint Reading- EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Certification- Estimating- Green Construction- LEED Green Association Certification Preparation- OSHA 10/30 Certification- Project Management - Small Business Management- Technology Applications & More
The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Scholarship Foundation invites you to enroll in our FREE Contractor Training Program, a training program for owners and managers of small and mid-sized construction businesses.
Program graduates will be awarded the OSHA 10-Hour or the 30-Hour Construction Industry Certification and the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification. They will also be prepared to take the LEED Green Associate Certification.
Apply NOW. Accepting applications for spring/summer 2015 sessions.
Applications are accepted until October 2015 and require a six-month commitment to the program. Ninth-grade level reading, writing and math skills are recommended.
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Community Tax is a full service tax company dedicated to
assisting businesses and individuals nationwide with all of their
tax needs. As one of the nation’s leading providers of IRS
defense services, we know what it takes to ensure that
businesses are doing things the right way. As a business
owner, you shouldn’t have to worry about monthly
bookkeeping, payroll processing, or any other tedious
accounting functions for your business. Community Tax offers
customer tailored comprehensive tax, and accounting
solutions that allow business owners to focus on business
initiatives that drive revenue and growth for their organizations.
We can provide real-time access to the financial information
necessary to make tactical, and strategic business decisions.
Services Who are we?Monthly Bookkeeping
Payroll Processing
On Demand Financial Reporting
Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Month End & Year End Closing
Year End Corporate Tax Return Preparation AT NO CHARGE
Optional Individual Tax Return Preparation
Accounts Payable/ Receivable
Estimated Tax Payment Monitoring & Quarterly Alerts
Tax Compliance & Planning
Automatic enrollment in CTAX Group Benefit Program
Sales and Use Return Processing
Worker’s Compensation
We offer all of these services at one Affordable Monthly Fee!
Learn More: 866-572-7341Visit us online at ctaxaccounting.com
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