Nov 29

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's Small Business Event

Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714 at 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM


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businez.jpgAt this event, representatives from federal and state agencies will present information on programs to help small businesses succeed in today’s economy. Presentation topics include financing for your business, marketing your business to the federal government, funding for companies engaged in research and development, and small business assistance programs for Illinois companies.

  • What: Congresswoman Schakowsky Small Business Event
  • When: Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
  • Where: Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles

The conference will also inform business owners on how to do business with overseas markets, how to transport products, what fees are associated with exports and what laws apply to them. Additionally, you will learn about programs in the state of Illinois that can help your business access capital today. After the presentations, business owners will be able to ask questions and get answers to their business concerns.

Hear from representatives at the following departments and agencies:

• U.S. Small Business Administration
• U.S. Department of Commerce
• U.S. General Services Administration
• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Department of Energy
• National Science Foundation
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. To R.S.V.P, please call Dave Davis at (847) 328-3409 or send an email to dave.davis@mail.house.gov.