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Small Business Information Forum Planned In Batavia

This forum will be held on Wednesday, March 18 in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Posted on: March 9, 2020

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Small Business Information Forum: Incentive Overview

This forum will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:00-9:30 AM in the City of Batavia Council Chambers at City Hall at 100 N Island Ave. This timely topic is the first in a series of four sessions planned for 2020 by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, joined by the City of Batavia and Batavia MainStreet.Confirmed Speakers:

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  • Mike Algrim, Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center board member
  • Harriet Parker, Small Business Development Center manager
  • Frank Priore, SCORE representative
  • Christopher Aiston, City of Batavia economic development consultant
  • Heidi Files, Energy City Brewing, co-owner

Each representative will speak about the benefits and tools that their organization provides to help businesses succeed, and how to access these benefits. Chris Aiston will discuss TIF funds and their availability. Heidi Files will speak about her experiences with these organizations and their services, sharing how they impacted her business growth. A question and answer session will follow the formal speaker presentations. Coffee and water will be provided.Check out the event page on Facebook page event for more information.There is no charge to attend, but for planning purposes, please register here.


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